A major caveat for people who look to outsource some of their work offshore is the communication gap that can exist between groups. While we were developing this site we to had to deal with interacting with each other from remote locations. However, with two online tools we were able to quickly go from business concept to business site to working with clients in just six weeks.
Instant Messaging
For real-time communication we simply used our Instant Messaging software of choice and connected through AOL’s AIM protocol. This allowed us to do group brainstorming sessions without the hassles of email. Admittedly, at times the conversations can get out of control when you have three individuals trying to get a word in, but once you get used to each other and the way you communicate, its hard to go back.