1. How do you achieve a feeling of control?
In his student days, Nikola was a party animal and had this idea about an informative website about all happenings in Gothenburg. There was a need that implicates a potential for a high-ranking page. Nikola took a student loan, spent 50 days writing extensive project documentation, and clicked sent. Documentation and money were now in the hands of a Pakistani company.
What could possibly go wrong? Turned out - everything.
He was now without money and with no usable website. And we can definitely understand that letting go and outsourcing your tasks can be stressful. But it doesn't have to be.
When starting a ZenDev, we questioned ourselves: How can we promise a feeling of control to our clients and partners?
And the answer is - with PRESENCE.
Nikola stayed in Sweden and collaborated with clients, and Senad moved to Bosnia and Herzegovina to build a team. At that moment, Senad was a Senior developer and could verify that quality expectations were met.
2. What is a good Cost-to-Quality Ratio?
One of the primary reasons businesses turn to nearshore software development is the potential for lower costs without compromising the quality of work.
We combine the cost advantages of outsourcing and the accessibility and proximity of nearby countries. This further allows businesses to access top talent at competitive rates while minimizing language and time zone barriers.
For instance, in Bosnia and Herzegovina, there are no major companies like Klarna or Spotify that hire top experts, resulting in a narrower selection for your projects. This means companies can leverage the expertise of highly qualified individuals who may not be available or affordable in their region. Our experts have created top-notch digital products that are used worldwide.
Another example, Nikola was paying $8/hour for development services in Pakistan. Yes, that is cheap, but delivery was poor; he couldn't use the application, and when you look from this perspective, this outsourcing practice was expensive.
If you plan to outsource developers (team augmentation), it is important to note that access to top talent through nearshoring can significantly enhance a company's capacity to execute complex projects and innovation. In the final insight, we will walk you through a step-by-step process to help you choose your nearshoring/outsourcing company.
3. How do we overcome cultural and legal barriers?
By being present both in Sweden and Bosnia and Herzegovina and understanding the business culture, we are fostering effective collaboration between teams from different regions. This enables the recognition of cultural nuances, work ethics, and business practices, which influence decision-making and project dynamics.
Ultimately, a strong cultural understanding promotes trust and synergy, enhancing the success of the nearshoring experience.
The best advice we can give you for better understanding is to visit each other often!
In-person gatherings and laughs at workshops or while trying different food ( we must mention ćevapi here ;)) will positively affect your online communication. Slack threads and emails will be more personalized, and you will better understand your colleagues.
