Loss of control over the vendor is often a potential business risk associated with outsourcing. Hiring an outsourcing firm to build software for you typically means ceding control of, and thus insight into, the development process. This might not be that big of a deal if the work you’re outsourcing isn’t cored to your business. Otherwise, this lack of control could cost you time and money. You should carefully consider the advantages and disadvantages of outsourcing before deciding whether to contract out any activities or business operations.