Inside Outsourcing The Book: An overview

What is the Inside Outsourcing book about?

The Inside Outsourcing book by Derek Gallimore explains how outsourcing, remote work, and global employment are reshaping modern business and how any company can use them to grow and cut costs.

• It shows how outsourcing moved from controversial to a core business tool.
• It is split into four parts, from business history to hands-on practice.
• It is written for owners of small, mid-size, and large firms alike.

Many businesses know the idea of outsourcing. Yet not all grasp what it can bring to their table. So the Inside Outsourcing book aims to close that gap.

Outsourcing has helped firms of all sizes across many industries. Still, it has been seen as the bad boy of business for years. In addition, controversies followed it, especially around the offshoring practice.

So how did outsourcing go from unethical to a force for global growth? How are remote work and global employment changing today’s firms? These are the questions Derek Gallimore explores. He is the CEO of Outsource Accelerator, the leading outsourcing authority in the Philippines. He covers them in his book, Inside Outsourcing.

Check out the Inside Outsourcing book trailer here:

About Inside Outsourcing, the book

The Inside Outsourcing book gives you a close look at the vast potential of outsourcing. It focuses on tapping into the global workforce. As more people gain internet access, a new way to employ workers has opened up. In turn, this helps businesses grow.

A new work era is here. Offshore staffing, gig workers, virtual assistants, and freelancers are all in high demand. As a result, many firms now turn to a distributed workforce to stay flexible and grow.

Meanwhile, the global outsourcing market is among the fastest growing sectors today. Because of this, the timing of the book feels right.

In the Inside Outsourcing book, Derek Gallimore shares clear, useful advice. He shows how firms can use outsourcing to the fullest. For example, he explains how SMEs and even large firms can save up to 70% on overhead through offshoring.

The book also looks at how global employment will drive the future economy. This is because more industries now embrace outsourcing and remote work. So the shift is set to continue for years.

A quick review of the Inside Outsourcing book

The Inside Outsourcing book is split into four parts:

Inside Outsourcing book: Part 1

Business: past, present, and future. First, Derek looks at how business practices grew over decades. He also shows how the globalization of services keeps shaping the business world today and tomorrow.

Inside Outsourcing book: Part 2

About outsourcing. Part two gives a short, clear look at the outsourcing practice. It debunks the outsourcing myth that it is only for big firms. In truth, small and mid-size firms can use it too.

Part two also explains how outsourcing firms serve their clients. In addition, it shows how much you should expect to pay for various roles.

Inside Outsourcing book: Part 3

Evaluating outsourcing. In part three, Derek weighs the upsides and downsides of outsourcing. He also shows how critics were answered over time.

Inside Outsourcing book: Part 4

Outsourcing in practice. In the last part, Derek shares expert advice on doing outsourcing well. He covers Choosing the right outsourcing provider for your business. He also gives tips to manage an offshore team, especially the Filipino workforce.

To go deeper, follow our ongoing podcast series. In it, Derek reads through the book chapter by chapter. As a result, you get the book’s insights in an easy, on-the-go format.

Inside Outsourcing book: about the author

Derek Gallimore is the founder of Outsource Accelerator, the world’s leading outsourcing marketplace. He is sure that outsourcing is one of the most powerful business tools today. For this reason, he sees it driving the future of work.

For example, Derek has lived in Manila since 2014. He has also worked and lived in five countries and traveled the world. At the same time, he has used remote and online work since 2005.

Besides leading Outsource Accelerator and writing the book, Derek built a strong track record early. In his 20s, he put together a multi-million-dollar property portfolio. He also grew his first business to $20 million in revenue.

Derek has also discussed the book on the Outsource Accelerator Podcast. Listen to the full episode here.

Grab your own copy of Inside Outsourcing today!

Inside Outsourcing is available wherever you buy your books. You can get it in Kindle, eBook, paperback, and Audible.

Inside Outsourcing book launch a success!

The much-anticipated Inside Outsourcing book launch was a huge success!

First, the event was held on 8 June (GMT+8). It took place at the Outsource Accelerator (OA) head office in the Penthouse of One Corporate Center in Central Manila, Philippines.

The country’s top outsourcing leaders joined the event. So did members of the government and the media. For example, guests included former DICT Undersecretary Mon Ibrahim and Business Mentor Mike O’Hagan. Press officials from the Philippine Economic Zone Authority (PEZA) and The Manila Times also attended.

Book author and OA Founder Derek Gallimore spoke on the many upsides of remote work and global employment. He noted that global employment “will dominate the world.”

Check out the video highlights here:

Frequently asked questions

Who wrote the Inside Outsourcing book?

Derek Gallimore wrote it. He is the founder of Outsource Accelerator. He is also a long-time voice on outsourcing and remote work.

What does the Inside Outsourcing book cover?

It covers the past, present, and future of business. In addition, it explains outsourcing, weighs its pros and cons, and shares practical tips. In short, it is a full guide.

Who should read the Inside Outsourcing book?

Any business owner can gain from it. For example, small firms and large firms alike will find useful advice. In short, it suits anyone curious about outsourcing.

How can I get the Inside Outsourcing book?

You can buy it wherever books are sold. It comes in Kindle, eBook, paperback, and Audible. So you can pick the format you like.

Can I listen to the Inside Outsourcing book?

Yes. It is available on Audible. In addition, Derek reads it chapter by chapter on the podcast series.

Key takeaways

• The Inside Outsourcing book shows how outsourcing became a core business tool.
• It is split into four parts, from business history to real-world practice.
• Derek Gallimore shows how firms can save up to 70% on overhead through offshoring.
• The book is available in Kindle, eBook, paperback, and Audible.