Q. Is outsourcing on the rise in North America?

A. The amount of outsourcing has skyrocketed in the last 5 years due to its vast benefits to entertainment companies.

Q. What benefits will I experience by outsoucing my animation needs?

A. Companies are experiencing lower overheads due to less staffing issues.
No need to relocate temporary or full-time staff.
No immigration issues.
No need to pay out expensive benefits.
No need to supply valuable workspace.
No need to pay for expensive hardware and software

Q. I am worried about managing the quality of the work. How can I be sure I will not have a problem?

A. Successful contractors tend to have more experience. They need to be self sufficient and by the very nature of their work situation they are constantly adding to their reputation.

Q. How can I be sure I am getting a days work for a day's pay from the outsourcing talent?

A. A good contractor should have excellent productivity due to less distractions in the work place. If a contractor is to be successful they will need to have a higher drive to succeed than an employee. After all they are business owners and everything they do is reputation based.

Q. I need someone available and I know an employee should be at their desk?

A. Firstly, the great thing about contractors is they can be available most anytime. No commuting to work...your contractor is not usually late for work. Lunch and coffee breaks tend to be shorter. Time is money. If they work from home they have a ready supply of food.

The list goes on....