Lean Start-up and Outsourcing - Janis Brix, University of Strathclyde
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Transcript of Lean Start-up and Outsourcing - Janis Brix, University of Strathclyde
THE LEAN START-UP&
OUTSOURCING
Presentation at Strathclyde University, 02/04/2014
Janis Brix@Janis_Brix
• From Latvia
• Business Student @Strath
• 7+ years of Outsourcing
• Working Digital Marketing
• Been involved in 6 start-
ups
• 2 start-ups/projects sold
JANIS BRIX
INVOLVED IN:
WHAT IS LEAN START-UP?
WHAT YOU NEED TO START:
- SIMPLE LANDING PAGE
- FEEDBACK
- PROTOTYPE (MVP)
WHAT IS OUTSOURCING?
• Save money & time
• Focus on your core
activities
• Part time employees
• Performance
• Work done by morning
WHY OUT-SOURCE?
OUTSOURCING FOR AUTOMATION:
• Focus on what you do
best
• Identify Outsourcing
tasks:
– Highly skilled (Bookkeeping,
CFO)
– Repetitive (Data entry)
– Specialized (IT, web design)
WHAT TO OUT-SOURCE?
DON’T OUTSOURCE TASKS
JUST BECAUSE YOU DON’T
WANT TO DO THEM
WHERE?• Own Personal Network• Social Media• Freelancing Websites
MAKING IT
WORK
• Shortlist the best– Reviews, Portfolio, Feedback
• Clear Communication & Terms
– Deadlines, expectations, payment
• Negotiate & Give Incentives
• DON’T Micromanage
• Assess Risks
• Build a Team
MAKING IT WORK:
SOME COOL BOOKS:
THANK YOU!I AM ALSO ON:
@Janis_Brix
Janis Brix