I am launching an outsourcing agency with a commission-based approach, aiming to connect freelancers from my country with international clients. This cost-effective outsourcing service is designed to benefit my clients by saving them money compared to local market rates. Moreover, it provides freelancers, particularly those from my country, with access to a global client base and the opportunity to secure valuable work projects.
I’d appreciate some info about this approach and answers to the following queries:
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Is starting an outsourcing agency a viable business idea for connecting local freelancers with international clients?
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How do I determine the commission rates for the agency? Should it be a percentage of client savings or project value, or something else?
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What marketing strategies should be used to attract clients and freelancers to the agency?
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What quality control measures should be in place to ensure the work delivered by freelancers meets clients’ expectations?
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Should the agency mediate communication between clients and freelancers or allow them to communicate directly?
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What are the potential risks and challenges of allowing direct communication, and how can they be mitigated?
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How can I prevent clients from bypassing the agency to source freelancers directly for future work?