Placing something so valuable as your custom website design, business cards, brochures, and other company marketing materials in the hands of a someone else can be very scary. After all, this person will be creating what your customers see, their work will be the deciding factor if a customer looks at you and your company and determine if they want to buy from you.
In the past companies hired a design agency knowing they had the knowledge and expertise needed to make any project a success. However, with a more competitive marketplace and smaller budgets companies are looking for ways to save money but still receive the quality services they need.