After going through a tough selection process, you have shortlisted some providers but some questions still keep bothering you …..Which one to choose? Who can provide the best quality? How to judge the skills? Would the provider meet your expectations?
We, at LimeExchange get a constant feedback from buyers that selecting a service provider based only on a resume like profile is difficult and without much incentive it’s hard to encourage a service provider to develop and submit some sample work during the bidding phase of a project.
As a solution to all these questions, LimeExchange has introduced Proof of Concept/Pilot projects feature. A proof of concept or a pilot project is a sample work which a buyer provides to a set of multiple service providers to gauge and compare the quality and execution standards, thus minimizing the risks of initial dealings, and finally awarding the project only after complete evaluation.
As mentioned in our blog Online Services Marketplace – Further Considerations #1, which discussed about the risk involved in outsourcing. A buyer needs to evaluate a service provider’s work before awarding him a project. Similarly, the Service Provider also needs a platform to showcase his knowledge and skills. In a competitive scenario, actions would speak louder than words. Service providers can submit a sample of work to show their quality service to a buyer and get nominally paid for the effort.
How does POC- Proof of Concept work?
- A buyer can ask for POC or pilot project only before executing the deal.
- Buyers pay a small amount to the short listed providers working on a POC project. This helps in protecting the interests of the providers and to excites them to invest their best efforts.
- The final provider gets selected by the buyer, after going through a selection process.
- On the basis of quality of service shown, skills, knowledge and expertise the chosen one would get the best chance to execute the project.
This works as a key tool for Buyers and Service providers to minimize their pre-sales risks, evaluate and understand each other completely and conduct business fairly.
So take a quick tour of our help section to understand how ‘POC’ works: POC Help.
We expect our readers to come forward and give us their feedback on our new feature. Come and register on the site for free to try the proof of concept feature to avoid risks and ensure the best deal. As LimeExchange being the best outsourcing marketplace striving hard to make outsourcing a piece of cake for all its patrons…
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POC feature is really very good, It definitely helps buyer to select the quality Service provider..