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Introducing: LimeExchange Prepaid Debit MasterCard®

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LimeExchange
on February 23, 2009
in Accounting, Freelance, Freelancing, Innovation, LimeExchange, Payment methods, Product Update and Service Providers
. 6 Comments

Simple official post, No Fuss…All of us wanted additional mode for Payment Withdrawal and now we have one…

LimeExchange Prepaid Master Card!

Payoneercard

LimeExchange has partnered with Payoneer to bring you fast, secure and cost-effective method of withdrawing funds. The LimeExchange Prepaid MasterCard® is a fully functioning, reloadable debit card powered by Payoneer. It is a service by which you can load your LimeExchange earnings directly onto your card.

This card can be used anywhere a MasterCard® is accepted – online and in tores, as well as to withdraw cash in local currency at ATMs around the world. No bank account is required in order to apply for a card and use it. Any LimeExchange user can opt for this card and no bank account information is also needed. In addition, there are no transaction requirements on the card. No monthly fee is charged if there is no charge in the card.

Sign up within 30 days from now and Payoneer will waive the one-time activation fee ($9.95). If you already have a Payoneer card, you can load funds onto the same card.
For more information about the prepaid MasterCard® and to signup, login to your account, go to the Withdraw Money [under you’re ‘My Wallet’ tab], and request a Prepaid debit MasterCard® withdrawal.

Payoneer has stringent regulations for customer privacy and uses top-of-the-line security technology. If you ever have any questions about your card, Payoneer offers a dedicated customer support by phone, email and live chat.

LimeExchange always aims to provide its users the best services and features. This economical means of withdrawal of funds would definitely minimize the risks related to money transaction taking place all across the globe. We invite all of you to come and experience its benefits and share with us your feedback and suggestions on the same.

Let us know what else we should try and bring within LimeExchange…Leave a feedback/response…

Update: Introducing RSS feature and Enhancements

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Product Team
on August 22, 2008
in Business, Freelance, Freelancing, Innovation, LimeExchange, Person to Person Outsourcing, Product Update, SMB, Service Providers, Small and Medium Business, Technology and outsourcing
. 39 Comments

MindShareOver the last few days, we have introduced several enhancements on LimeExchange, starting from RSS feeds, to providing Instant Messaging (IM/Chat) during Proof of Concept (POC), Pilot phase To making it easier for all our users to understand and use Business Agreement (Business Agreement has now got a new name – Terms of Engagement).

Let us first apprise you about RSS feeds that we have introduced. Now you can stay informed of all the updates on LimeExchange. By using RSS feeds, you can know real time about updates on:
• LimeExchange news
• Projects
• Service Providers
• Contests, and
• Questions & Answers

You only have to subscribe to the RSS feeds to remain updated on all fronts. Feed reader will keep updating the feeds so that you do not miss anything important even while you are not logged in to LimeExchange. You can also choose the time frequency for updation of the feeds and the categories and subcategories for which you want feeds. We leave it for you to decide what is most important for you.

Another improvement in our project workflow is the introduction of Instant Messaging (IM, Chat) during Proof of Concept (POC). Now, buyers and service providers can remain in touch through IM during the POC period also. Besides this, PMB (Message Board) which was always available would only help improve communication and collaboration.

We have also made little changes in the workflow concerning Terms of Engagement (earlier, known as Business Agreement). Now, users have two options while sending Terms of Engagement (TOE). They can either opt for default TOE or they can create their own TOE and send it to the other party. If they choose default TOE, the entire project is converted into a single milestone. If users wish to set several milestones for a project, they can create their own TOE. Payments are attached with Milestones.

Like always, we await your views on our recent enhancements. Write to us, Post your comments on our Blog, send feedback and suggestions to feedback@LimeExchange.com or support@LimeExchange.com

Update: New Features for all LimeExchange Users

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Product Team
on July 31, 2008
in Business, Freelancing, Innovation, Knowledge Networking, LimeExchange, Person to Person Outsourcing, Product Update, SMB, Service Providers, Small and Medium Business, Technology and outsourcing
. 2 Comments

We have promised to provide our users with new and enhanced user-friendly features to continually improve & support the smooth functioning of a business deal.

LimeExchange now presents to all its users an enhanced platform to experience the innovative & interactive features to initiate, track & manage business relationships and projects.

Launch• You can now conduct a POC or Pilot Project activity to evaluate the service providers skills in the relevant field.
• Our Q&A feature brings an open forum to express your questions, share answers and give expert advice.
• Now further execute a project seamlessly using Issue tracker and Project Kickoff Checklist, which facilitate the buyer and the service provider to maintain better business relationships simultaneous to progress of the project.

Wait no longer to experience the specially designed features, as we are working towards making this marketplace the simplest and the easiest way to outsource.

We expect our readers to come forward and give us their views on our new feature. Write to us, Post your comments on our Blog, send feedback, suggestions to feedback@LimeExchange.com or support@LimeExchange.com

Introduction to (POC) Proof of Concept

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Product Team
on July 31, 2008
in Business, Freelance, Freelancing, Innovation, LimeExchange, Person to Person Outsourcing, Product Update, SMB, Service Providers, Small and Medium Business and outsourcing
. 2 Comments

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?

project management, POC

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.

SolutionAs 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?

  1. A buyer can ask for POC or pilot project only before executing the deal.
  2. 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.
  3. The final provider gets selected by the buyer, after going through a selection process.
  4. 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…