#project management

Running a tech startup is hard. You may have funding, but you need to get a product working, fast. There are two options for creating a minimum viable product: either hire a third party development team, or build your own team from scratch.

If your business needs to tackle big software projects, you might be thinking of hiring your own in-house development team. After all, wouldn’t you like total control over your own project?

Many businesses want the skills and expertise of an onshore development team, but cannot afford the high costs. They find an offshore development team instead. Prices vary, but an offshore team can cost several times less than an onshore team.

When I meet with prospective clients, I am often asked what is the most important thing required to ensure project success. This article reviews the most important client attributes that influence the outcome of the project and hopefully provides some food for thought to those looking to outsource the development of their product to a third-party vendor.