1 Outsourcing payroll solutions have allowed companies to enjoy benefits such as being able to avoid facing penalties fined by government tax agencies which may be caused by late and incorrect filings of documents and payments needed. By having outsourcing companies do this particular branch of your business, penalties and surcharges may be avoided.2 Outsourcing your marketing team has recently become a more common practice. If you’re a start-up, small business, or an organisation focused on other growth initiatives such as product, bringing your marketing efforts to an agency that can strategise and execute across multiple marketing channels could be key. Additionally, you can get all the perks of having a multi-million dollar marketing staff, but stick within your budget. Outsourcing provides these digital experts — who have likely worked with top-tier brands — at a fraction of the cost with no long-term commitment.3 Streamlining your business process with outsourcing is a smart and cost-effective way to gain competitive advantage. The Outsourced Accountant supports Australian and New Zealand accounting firms by helping them understand and implement outsourcing solutions to help them become more proactive and truly add value to their clients. If you want to know more about outsourcing, call us at 1300 729 150, and download our e-book. ENDNOTES: 1 http://www.forbes.com/sites/xerox/2013/07/12/the-benefits-of-outsourcing-finance-and-accounting/ 2 3 http://www.forbes.com/sites/ilyapozin/2014/04/23/leave-it-to-the-experts-should-you-outsource-your-marketing/ ]]>