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What is Business Process Outsourcing?

Outsourcing is when a company requests an outside business to complete services rather than performing them in-house. There are many different types of outsourcing. One of the most commonly used types of outsourcing is called business process outsourcing, or BPO. BPO mostly focuses on business-related operations.

The phrase business-related operations is very broad and can include anything that keeps a business working such as technology, communications, travel, insurance, and much more. Some common services that a BPO organization might cover include:

  • Process consulting
  • Business solutions design
  • Global transition
  • Analytics
  • Financial research
  • Macroeconomic research
  • Customer service and care
  • Technical support
  • Account management
  • Finance and accounting
  • HR Management

All of these services are essential for a business to operate smoothly, and many BPO firms focus on providing adequate support. This assistance allows a company to spend more time focusing on the core components of its operations. It also saves businesses money as it isn’t necessary to spend time searching for a skilled individual to handle these tasks.

Last Updated: March 02, 2016

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