Outsourcing has pretty much become synonymous with the catchphrase "being Bangalored", but the benefits of outsourcing can outweigh the cons, especially when your idea of the American Dream does not amount to commuting daily to your workplace only to be confined in a cubicle.

If you are an entrepreneur with not enough time to juggle every aspect of your business, here's what you can do to minimize the burden, get some qualified, dedicated people to work for you, and still hold on to the reins of your 'baby':

- Exercise control over the 'core functions' of your business: For example, if your business concentrates on inventing affordable shareware, it would be a good decision to hire local software specialists for your team full time because it will be easier for you to monitor, review and appraise their work on the spot than if you were to hire independent freelance developers. The core functions of your business should best be concentrated in your premises or locality because it is imperative for you to oversee the most important aspect of your venture.

- Hiring freelance writers/ editors: If you are in need of including writers in your team to write content or compile material for your website, check out online 'service marketplaces' like Elance and Guru that have networks of thousands of freelancers, many of whom are professional writers also looking for opportunities to get paid.

There are many service marketplaces that allow you to check out freelancers' writing samples, post business project requirements and let people 'bid' on your project; all by just signing up for an account.

- Virtual receptionists, assistance and telesales: Outsourcesecretary or 'helpdesk' functions such as telecalling and hire online salesperson providers to use their large consumer base and an admirable list of contacts to help sell your products.

Virtual Assistants can be a huge blessing because they provide administrative, technical and creative support by letting you hire people on a contractual basis. See the International Virtual Assistants Association website for more information.

- Graphic designers: Designing a logo for your business based on your goals, aspirations, motto and philosophy can be quite a bugbear. There are thousands, if not millions of graphic designers on the internet who post their work on their websites or are awaiting calls from people like you to showcase their talent.

A handy tip, initially, avoid signing people up for long term contracts unless you have conducted a 'test run' and are satisfied with the outcome of the first task that's been handed to them.

- Hire full time supervisors to oversee outsourcing functions: If and when you decide to outsource certain areas of your business, make sure that you hire an in house team who will be able to effectively streamline on-the-field jobs and outsourced functions in order to coordinate your venture and ensure everything is going on track.

Time management with regards to outsourcing needs to be handled proactively because managing contract help can prove to be a challenge if not done the right way.

All entrepreneurs are looking for ways to cut costs and save valuable time and money while ensuring productivity is never compromised. Leasing some of your work to third parties can be a boon once you have tapped the right resources and get a team of specialists to take charge of delegated areas and produce results that will help push your business in the right direction. Identify which areas need your 100% and focus on that instead of scattering your attention everywhere and trying your level best to be a superhuman.

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