I came across an article this morning called the 12 Characteristics of Successful Internet Entrepreneurs and it got me thinking about what aspects of the list Flatsourcing brings to the table for our clients. While several of our clients aren’t developing their own products, but rather are doing client work, those that are certainly fit the mold of the entrepreneurs in the article.

Some of the things that Flatsourcing offers to these clients are; Experimentation, Simplicity, Focus, Flexibility, and Frugality. We probably also bring a touch of eccentricity, but tackling that subject is for another day.

Experimentation and Flexibility - Both of these are part and parcel of working using the Agile methodology. We are constantly developing and refining based on the real world feedback we get from our clients’ customers. Being able to try different things and then having the flexibility to react to feedback and adjust on the fly is critical to the success of our clients and a core tenant of how Flatsourcing approaches each project.

Simplicity and Focus - Whether it is using a standard set of tools or scheduling regular standup meetings we try to maintain the focus of our team and our clients on the work. Part of the reason we have come to work solely on a retainer basis is so that we can remain focused on the task at hand rather than the ever changing scope of a given project. Simplicity of design, clean and concise code, and a process that is both simple and focused allows us to produce the best work for our clients and give them the best possible chances for success in their ventures.

Frugality - Cost is important, but not as important as value. We strive to provide value to our clients at a cost that is competitive. Flatsourcing isn’t Elance or Rent a Coder, but rather an option for the sophisticated business with development needs that can’t be filled by other options. We’re not the budget option, but the best option within a reasonable budget. To us the end goal is to provide the best value within the financial realities our clients face every day.

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