Services That Should Not Be Remote
Posted by SceneR on July 15, 2009
One of the great things about running a business today is that you can get employees and service providers from all over the world. However, there are some services that you should get locally even if they’re available online.
Top services that you need to get locally include:
- Cleaning services. Someone can’t come clean your building if they don’t actually live and work in your area.
- Legal services. You want to have a lawyer who is based in your area. If you’re in Tampa then you want a Tampa criminal attorney or a Tampa civil attorney to work with you. This person will be able to network locally on your behalf and meet with you as needed. More importantly, this person knows the local laws.
- Accountant. You can use an online or remote accountant. However, I think it’s always best to keep your money close to home. Having an in-house accountant makes it easier for you to track what he’s doing for you.
These are the most important services to get locally. In contrast, web services (such as web design and SEO work) can be easily obtained through remote hiring. Think about whether or not it’s better to have someone on site before you hire someone who lives out of the area.