Indian Takeaway: Offshore Outsourcing for Small to Medium-Sized Businesses
Author: Jim Downey FCMA, Managing Director, Outspan UK

There is still a great deal of hype (and hysteria) about offshore outsourcing, but very little clarity or plan of action for many businesses looking to understand the trend. Most literature on the subject is aimed at large organisations and businesses with an existing global presence. This is a significant oversight, since the SME sector accounts for a substantial proportion of economic wealth in the developed world and can benefit equally (if not more so) from the advantages of offshoring."

This book is the first to introduce, explain and explore the potential of offshore outsourcing for small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) - an innovative business strategy that goes beyond cost reduction to significantly transform business performance. Providing a practical and clear guide for SMEs to follow for a successful first venture into offshoring, Indian Take-Away: Offshore Outsourcing for SMEs covers all the fundamentals, from getting started to making the move and managing risks.

Jim Downey is a leading business consultant in the field of offshore outsourcing. As managing director of Outspan UK he works closely with SMEs to significantly improve their financial and business performance and enhance organisational flexibility through outsourcing.  As a Chartered Management Accountant, he has worked as a senior finance manager with major blue-chip organisations such as Unilever, PricewaterhouseCoopers, Kimberly-Clark  and Virgin Holidays implementing innovative and pragmatic business change strategies.