text: outsourcing:  does any one have any experience with outsourcing functions, like accounting, etc? a business owner who has approximately 120 full-time employees is considering outsourcing (to india) as a means to reduce expenses.  my questions are:  1> what departments are excellent candidates for outsourcing? 2> what kind of expense savings should be expected (%)? 3> what departments are not excellent candidates for outsourcing?  any additional comments that could provide practical insight into this area would be greatly appreciated. 1 - best candidates are help desks. 2 - minor savings unless you have a very seasonal activity 3 - special projects departments like research and developpment