As Told To Amy Barrett

The Inside Scoop

Outsourcing your manufacturing or a business function such as customer service is a big leap for any entrepreneur, and sorting through all the options may seem overwhelming. To help make it easier, BusinessWeek SmallBiz canvassed consultants and other experts who specialize in outsourcing for the inside scoop. Here, as told to BusinessWeek SmallBiz Senior Correspondent Amy Barrett, are their top tips.