LimeExchange to help global outsourcing

LimeExchange, the fastest growing online services marketplace for 'Global Talent on demand', announced its collaboration with ExpertRating Solutions. In partnership they will introduce an array of online skill tests for LimeExchange users.

ExpertRating is a trusted name in pre-employment testing and training services and has long been a leader in online assessment with over 200 widely accepted certifications.

These tests are an opportunity for service providers to certify their skill-set while providing buyers with additional criteria to assess vendor Quality. Though each test comes at a competitive price of 4 USD; LimeExchange is offering first test free to all its registered users. This offer is valid till December 2008.
"Joining hands with ExpertRating was a natural fit for us," Mr_Pawan Agarwal, Head Operations Lime Labs, India. "At LimeExchange, we understand the competitive nature of online outsourcing and the need for providing a medium for better quality validation & assessment. LimeExchange users can now become certified in their area of expertise, thereby increasing their ranking and rating. With industry's premier online certifications provider ExpertRating Solutions, LimeExchange users can showcase their certified & validated skill portfolio to get more business opportunities. Offering one test as free is our effort to serve our community and help them establish their credibility"

The partnership introduces a wide spectrum of technical skills and proficiency tests for service providers in all categories ranging from Software Design & Development, Software Tools, Technologies & Concepts, Multimedia, Design & Creatives, Writing Skills & Proficiency to even Accounting, Finance, Legal and many more. The online skill tests enable providers to beat out their competition by taking certification tests that demonstrate their skill and proficiency in their area of expertise. In addition,

LimeExchange offers English language certification tests absolutely free to help users collaborate and communicate with complete understanding of a user's English proficiency.

Mr. Sorabh Jerath, VP Sales & Marketing, Lime Labs LLC, said, "There has been immense user interest and enthusiasm around LimeExchange's exclusive features (like Pilot Project, milestone based payments, issue tracker, kickoff checklist etc.) with more than 50% of the users opting for Pilot assignment as an evaluation tool. We are committed to constantly make LimeExchange better by providing practical features which deliver real world experience on the web. Newly launched online skill tests will provide due credibility to our expert user base and speeding up business transactions."

In addition, users from over 166 different countries like the United States, United Kingdom, Australia, India, China, Ukraine, and Russia are already using LimeExchange and utilizing benefits from its feature set:
Proof of Concept:   This feature enables Buyers to have enhanced vendor selection wherein they can assess the work of providers through a small "pre-contract" demonstration while granting service providers an opportunity to showcase their talent and to earn money for all pre-sales effort put in during bidding.
Safeguarded Payments: LimeExchange mitigates financial transaction risks for its users by having robust payment method verification  system (Pay Pal & Credit Card verification), providing Escrow Services and an intelligent Dispute Assistance system with Arbitration services.

Delivery Management Suite: A suite of intelligent management and collaboration tools where scope of work, payments associated, project progress and tasks/issues are clearly managed with the help of 'Message Boards', 'IM and 'Terms of Engagement' to define 'Milestone Based Payments', 'Kick Off Checklists' and 'Issue Tracker'.

Knowledge Network: An integrated 'Questions & Answers' feature now provides SMBs and Technology Enthusiasts with a dedicated medium to share knowledge, ideas by simply asking questions and unleashing the power of the expert community to get the best professional advice from around the globe.
Connect: A first to online outsourcing, 'Connect' provides an opportunity to foster long term relationships online, build business network, use community to build online credibility and get references.

For service providers, LimeExchange provides increased business opportunities through expanded global reach, knowledge and business networking. Sign-up, bidding, and membership are free. Providers pay only a flat eight percent commission to LimeExchange upon the successful completion of a project.

LIMEEXCHANGE
LimeExchange is a service of Lime Labs LLC U.S. LimeExchange is the marketplace for global talent on demand. Service buyers can find the talent they need on demand by posting their project requirements on LimeExchange. Service providers can find and bid on projects, and start building profitable business relationships with clients around the globe by setting up a free profile at http://www\\.LimeExchange.com. To know more visit the official Lime Exchange blog: http://blog.LinieExchange.com.

LIME LABS LLC
Lime Labs LLC (formerly Lime Spot LLC) is a forward-looking Web company focusing on creating and delivering user-driven Web applications and services. The Lime Labs team brings together some of the sharpest web development minds in the U.S. and India to work on innovative products in the spheres of brokerage, community and commerce, with a focus on quality design and rapid development practices. Lime Labs forms part of the group of companies under the umbrella organization of The Lime Group that runs several finance and software companies, including Tower Research Capital. Lime Brokerage LLC, Lime Wire LLC. Lime Medical LLC. and The Open Planning Project.
Web site: http://www.LimeExchange.com