The anti-outsourcing camp may be represented by the following expressions from business owners who believe that expansion will be difficult, potentially troublesome, or limit the freedom they have gained through outsourcing. that business: I'm at a point where I need to find ways to develop my capabilities to meet customer needs, but I'm plagued with reputational concerns that I'll have to delegate bookings to employees or contractors. . I was offered a partnership but declined because I had concerns about the quality of the partner or because the partner wanted a referral commission. I could easily increase my rates and meet those commissions, but I know I wouldn't be happy working less. And so I haven't grown any further, but I'm comfortable with that at the moment. - Gary Leff (read more about Gary in Chapter 3) I really don't like working with contractors, employees or assistants. My business is successful on a small scale. I can pack my entire business into a backpack and take it with me wherever I go - no office, no office supplies, no administrative staff. Keeping administrative costs to zero reduces risks and generates high profits. - Adam Westbrook (Adam runs a design services business in the UK.)