The Top 5 Countries for Finding IT Talent

When growing a small business, it’s natural to want to save money and resources on otherwise costly processes. Necessary operations like growing and running a website and managing your product design can put a rather large dent in your meager savings.

No small business should have to accept mediocre work. But the threat stemming from high costs for quality services is very real.

For small business owners, outsourcing is a blessing.

Companies around the world provide crucial services to small businesses at a fraction of the cost of other more established companies in North America.

Thanks to the spread of technology, it’s easy to find a company halfway around the world capable of designing your website or manning your customer service line.

Although several countries are reputable outsourcing destinations, a few of them have built entire industries from this and, as such, are bound to give you more value for your dollar.

Here are the top five countries for outsourcing IT services.

India

India has the largest outsourcing industry in the world. And it’s no surprise why. India contains the second largest population of English speakers in the world after the United States. Most of the country’s cities also have access to high speed internet, allowing young workers to connect to business owners and their customers anywhere in the world.

Much of India’s outsourcing comes from the IT sector and with millions of highly qualified IT professionals, India is certainly up to the task. With a growing economy and a cheaper cost of living, you can rest assured that the fees you set will remain stable for a long time.

China

Whatever you do, China does it bigger.

With a population of over one billion, mostly internet savvy citizens, it’s easy for you to find millions of qualified individuals willing to help your business succeed from the comfort of their offices and homes in China.

China has about 10 million English speakers, a small number when you consider the size of the country.

Regardless, a good portion of these 10 million speakers often work hand in hand with China’s IT industry to provide services to business around the world. You won’t need to visit the country before you hire an outsourcing company but you should make sure your IT hires speak English or, at the very least, work with reputable translators.

Mexico

Our North American neighbours have quietly grown a formidable IT sector for years.

Today, over a million people work in Mexico’s tech industry with many of them possessing qualifications that could rival many regions around the world.

Like India, a lower cost of living means you will be paying a far lower amount to hire professionals for your tech needs. Its proximity to the US also means professionals will be more familiar with your economy and business practices.

Philippines

The Philippines’ outsourcing industry employs over a million people who help run the online processes of countless businesses like yours. Filipinos make up the third largest population of English speakers in the world and over the years, has built up a formidable IT sector.

Businesses in the US patronize tech services in this country more than any other place meaning most outsourcing companies are already familiar with the American way of doing business.

With living costs even lower than the other countries on the list, outsourcing your tech needs to the Philippines is undoubtedly a good decision for your wallet.

Brazil

The sunny country isn’t just a great vacation destination. Despite being a relative newcomer for outsourcing, Brazil is quickly becoming known as a great place to find the best tech talents for your business. Despite enduring a recent recession, the country’s tech industry has continued to thrive.

Driven by a population that quickly embraces technical innovations and a minimal time difference with the United States, it’s relatively easy to find reliable companies who will fulfil your tech needs quickly and efficiently. Like China, most Brazilians aren’t native English speakers. So it’s recommended for you have a translator on hand or to find a professional who can speak English.

Once you’ve found a reliable company to outsource your IT needs, the question inevitably arises about how you’ll be paying your new hires. With some of these companies located halfway around the world, bank wires may seem like the only choice. But this process is slow, costly and unreliable with banks charging a chunk of your funds and leaving you unsure as to when the money will reach their destination.

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