Re: The Dont's of Subcontracting
As someone that works with sub-contractors this is all very sound advice. I just want to add that i learned from the ones that did not work out. I have established a criteria list and took note on why it did not work out so that i could work to prevent those set back in the future. Not all things are avoidable.
Like a few of you stated, some work out great in the beginning then they just vanish even with great communication. The last time that happened. I waited a couple of weeks and then contacted the person back and she simply did not know how to go about contacting me after some time had passed. Just not business savy. She thanked me for giving her a second chance. Some new VA's have never owned their own business or have any business backgroud they just know how to do the work that is given to them and it is all a learning process.
I would suggest setting up a follow up process with your subbies and establish working guidelines.
I am always looking for new VA's to delegate to. Not every one is a match but when a good one comes along it makes it all worth it.
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