ADVANTAGES OF OFF-SHORE IOWA VS. OFF-SHORING OVERSEAS

Avoiding hidden costs and business risks are important reasons to consider an Off-Shore Iowa location.

  • An absence of foreign country laws and regulations that could adversely impact off-shored business operations.
  • Cultural and language barriers are minimal – Midwestern work and life values along with neutral speaking accents.
  • Minimized political uncertainties and unrest – Iowa’s local and state government provide efficient and responsive services.
  • Operations are located within a manageable time zone difference between corporate headquarters and operations – a two hour time difference as opposed to 11-13 hours.
  • Concerns as to data security are minimized and intellectual properties are protected – many overseas locations lack data privacy laws or protection of personal data.
  • Company employee personal safety and the security of facilities is not an issue.
  • A low probability exists of having operations impacted by natural disasters (earthquakes and hurricanes/cyclones). (May need to eliminate this one)
  • Reduced start-up costs for education of newly hired workforce, including travel costs for company trainers and executives.
  • No major cultural differences between US based managers and off-shore personnel.
  • No concerns as to having only limited ability to obtain adequate legal recourse if events warrant.
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