I use Odesk to find programmers to help me.  You could also advertise your own skills, if you are a programmer or designer, and want to earn an extra buck. Anyway, most of these outsourcing programs work similarly.  You can post your job for free, and “interview” programmers via chat.  The ODesk software allows you to monitor the activities of the person you choose. You pay oDesk, so no need to worry about someone running off without finishing your project.

Anyway, I’ve used oDesk to find my favorite programmer and complete several projects, so I’m very pleased.  Also, if you do sign up for oDesk, be sure to check out their referral program to make $50 for every person that spends / earns $1,000.  That may sound like a lot, but a website can easily run that much. 

Regardless of which outsourcing program you use, you’ll find that it can make a project go easier and faster, as well as be a cost-efficient way to get the job done.