Odoo 17’s Freelance Consulting Feature – A Mixed Bag for Small Businesses?

WHAT’S NEW WITH ODOO 17 FREELANCE CONSULTING FEATURE?

The Basics

Odoo 17’s Freelance Consulting feature allows small businesses to easily connect with freelance consultants, assign them to projects and manage the workflow. It aims to make communication, collaboration and payments smooth sailing. Here’s a simplified walkthrough to get you started :

1) Building Your Freelancer Pool : 
Kickstart your journey by gathering a group of adept freelance consultants. You can either add them manually or import a list from a spreadsheet. It’s like assembling a team of superheroes, each with their unique powers!

2) Project Assignment:
Once your pool is ready, it’s project time! Create a new project within Odoo and pick the freelancers fit for the task. It’s like matchmaking, but for professional prowess.

3) Engagement Begins:
With a click, Odoo notifies your chosen freelancers about the project. As they accept, the collaboration begins. It’s the start of something potentially groundbreaking!

4) Smoother Communication and Management:
Odoo is not just a platform but a companion. It assists in seamless communication, progress tracking and invoice approvals. It’s about creating a hassle-free working alley between you and the freelancers.

Real-world Scenarios

1) Website Development 

Need a brand-new website? Hire a freelance web guru to craft a digital home for your business.

2) Scaling Workforce

 When workload surges, effortlessly scale your workforce up with a few freelance additions and scale down when things are calmer.

 3) Tapping into Specialized Expertise

Need a whiz for a specific project? Hire a freelance consultant with the required skills and watch your project soar.

THE GOOD STUFF

1) Saving Money
Freelancers can often be more budget-friendly compared to full-time staff. This feature can help small businesses save some bucks, which is always a good thing.

2) Flexibility
Need more hands-on decks for a big project? Or just a one-off task done? This feature allows businesses to scale their workforce up or down as needed.

3) Wide Talent Pool
With this feature, small businesses can tap into a global pool of freelancers, getting the right skills for the job no matter where they’re located.

THE NOT-SO-GOOD STUFF

• Communication Gaps

Working with freelancers across different time zones can lead to communication challenges. Messages might get delayed or lost in translation.

• Quality Concerns

It’s not always easy to gauge the quality of freelancers’ work, especially when they are miles away. This could be a stumbling block.

WHY PRAGMATIC TECHSOFT?

Pragmatic Techsoft comes into play here to help businesses navigate these challenges. With a seasoned team, we ensure that using the Odoo 17 Freelance Consulting feature is a smooth sail, making sure businesses get the most out of it.

Odoo 17’s Freelance Consulting feature has a lot going for it, but it’s not without its share of challenges. Small businesses might need a little help to navigate these waters, and that’s where Pragmatic Techsoft shines.

Stay tuned to our website and blogs for more insights on making Odoo 17 work for your business.