Video Transcript Resource Globalisation -- What Are The Hiring Options? BIG COMPANIES 1. Set up own branch offices in India 2. Easy access to a large local talent pool 3. Hire long-term dedicated employees 4. No compromise on their mode of working START-UPS AND PROFESSIONALS 1. Contract with freelancers 2. Average cost of a freelancing project is approximately US$ 199 3. Short-term projects outsourced to freelancers 4. Limited control over freelancers 5. Data security concerns SMEs Problems faced by SMEs: High set up cost to open their own branch office in India Available outsourcing models equates high costs, data security issues, loss of control and compromising on mode of working Can SMEs hope to open their own branch office in India like their larger counterparts? The answer is 'Yes, with Virtual Employee! (VE)' ...(Pause) With VE, SMEs can now also open their own branch office in India and at zero setup cost. And therefore, 1.VE's office becomes your branch office in India 2. VE manages your staff as you want, so you are in control 3. You have access to a large local talent pool 4. You choose and hire the dedicated employees you want to work for you 5. No compromises, it's the same as hiring a local employee...no loss of control 6. Data is always with you, so you are in complete control at all times