14th October 2008

Top 10 Reasons Why You Must Outsource Data Entry

Many organizations have to deal with large amounts of data on a daily basis. Entering, compiling, deleting and organizing data can be a humongous task.  Apart from requiring expert data entry operators, you will also have to spend a large amount of your time in handling data entry work.  If your organization is facing a similar situation why not outsource your data entry services to an offshore provider.

The following are the top 10 reasons why you must consider outsourcing data entry work to an offshore provider:

1. You can save on hiring new data entry operators and training them for the job
2. Outsourcing data entry services can help you channel your precious time on your core business competencies
3. You can always get access to organized and accurate data, as your data will be constantly updated
4. Outsourcing data entry services can help you reduce operating costs by half!
5. You can be assured of accurate data entry as your outsourcing partner would ensure that there is accuracy in your data
6. You can utilize your in-house resources for core business  purposes, while your offshore provider handles your data entry
7. With your data being constantly updated and well organized you can make informative business decisions
8. Outsourcing data entry services can help your organization do away with old data stored in handwritten/printed documents. Your data entry provider can convert all old data into an electronic format, so that your data never gets lost.
9. By investing in data entry services, you can do away with the stacks and stacks of files stored in your office. When data is converted into an electronic format it cannot be easily stolen, lost, accessed or damaged
10. As and when there is data to be updated, your offshore provider can update it for you. Not only will your data be updated within a quick turnaround time, but also you will always have accurate data at your fingertips
Read more about the data entry services offered by one of India’s leading data entry providers.

Do you find outsourcing data entry profitable? Can you think of any other benefits of outsourcing your data entry work? Please feel free to share your thoughts.

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9th October 2008

The different types of data entry that can be outsourced to India

Have you always been a little confused about the different types of data entry work that can be outsourced? Do you want to outsource a particular type of data entry to India, but you are worried whether outsourcing providers in India can actually provide it? There are different types of data entry that Indian outsourcing providers are capable of offering.

The following is a list of the different types of data entry that can be outsourced to India:

1. Data entry: Data entry in general can be defined as entering any kind of information, be it names, addresses or numbers into a data storage and retrieval system. The data is usually entered through scanning, manual keying or electronic data transfer.
2. Online data entry: In the process of online data entry, the internet is used. The data entry operators would go online and then enter data into an online system. Indian outsourcing providers specialize in a wide range of online data entry services, such as, online data entry services, online data entry of catalogs, online image data entry services, online data entry of databases, online data entry of e-books etc.
3. Offline data entry: Offline data entry involves entering data into a word processor or database program without using the aid of the internet.
4. Offshore data entry: Offshore data entry refers to any data entry service that can be outsourced to an offshore data entry provider. Data entry, data conversion, data processing, data capturing and OCR services are some of the offshore data entry services that can be outsourced.
5. Image data entry: Image data entry refers to the conversion of scanned images into another format. Image data entry can also be either offline or online.
6. Book data entry: Book data entry refers to the processes of converting electronic and paper sources into e-books.
Apart from this list, other data entry services can also be outsourced to India. Read more about the complete range of data entry services that can be outsourced to India.

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1st October 2008

30 Reasons Why It Makes Business Sense to Outsource

Do you ever feel like you need help with a few of your back-office operations but are hesitant about outsourcing? Or maybe you are not aware about outsourcing and want to know how outsourcing can help your business. Here are 30 reasons why outsourcing makes business sense.

  1. 1. Cut your operating costs by half
  2. 2. Concentrate more on core competencies
  3. 3. Save on hiring new resources
  4. 4. Save on training costs, as these will be borne by your outsourcing provider
  5. 5. Save on making investments in software & technology
  6. 6. Benefit from better & higher sales
  7. 7. Save on making investments in infrastructure
  8. 8. Provide your customers with 24/7 services
  9. 9. Benefit from re-engineering
  10. 10. Benefit from increased productivity
  11. 11. Freedom from management headaches
  12. 12. Lower labor costs
  13. 13. Get access to a global knowledge base
  14. 14. Freedom to use your resources for your core business
  15. 15. Benefit from increased efficiency
  16. 16. Get access to resources you may not have in-house
  17. 17. Benefit from increased profits
  18. 18. Mitigate risks
  19. 19. Reach new market areas
  20. 20. Take your point of production/ service delivery closer to end users
  21. 21. Get access to world class capabilities
  22. 22. Control & manage a function that is difficult to handle
  23. 23. Benefit from cash infusion
  24. 24. Improve your compliance
  25. 25. Manage your back office operations in a better fashion
  26. 26. Improve the accuracy level of your services
  27. 27. Improve the focus of your organization
  28. 28. Make your capital funds available
  29. 29. Avoid capital expenditure
  30. 30. Increase customer satisfaction

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    26th September 2008

    Outsource Image Editing to India

    The age-old proverb “A picture is worth a thousand words” still holds true today. An image, even if badly taken can be corrected with the help of image editing software. No matter what you business is, you would need clear and beautiful pictures to convince your customers.

    If you are running an online business, you would need the images of your products to be edited. If you own a real estate business, you might want to consider real estate post processing of the images of buildings or houses. If you own a portrait studio, you might have thousands of portraits that have to be enhanced.

    Apart from expertise in IT services, India also has expertise in image editing. Outsource2india is one such provider, whom you can consider outsourcing your services to.
    Outsource2india offers a wide range of image editing services that include:

    • Still image enhancement services
    • Color cast removal services
    • Sky change services
    • Perspective correction changes
    • Image blending services
    • Image stitching services
    • Portrait enhancement services
    • Photo restoration services
    • Image enhancement services
    • Conversion of raw images
    • Image manipulation services
    • Image clipping services
    • Background removal services
    • Converting black and white images to color images
    • Density and color correction services

    Choose Outsource2india as your image editing partner and get access to flawless images!

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    19th September 2008

    The Top 5 Advantages of Outsourcing to India

    Are your confused about whether your organization should step into outsourcing? The top 5 advantages of outsourcing can help you make a decision on outsourcing.

    An increase in productivity
    Every organization would have goals to double its productivity as an increase in productivity would translate into an increase in business and profits. Outsourcing to India can give you access to a large number of skilled professionals at a nominal costs. By investing in more human resources, you can get increase your productivity, profitability, efficiency and customer satisfaction.

    More time to concentrate on core business functions
    Back-office operations are very important for any organization, but your core business functions need more of your attention. By outsourcing to India, you can free yourself from managing your back-office operations and your staff can also start concentrating on your core business processes. India has the latest technology and skilled resources, so you can be rest assured that your back-office operations will be carried out flawlessly.

    Access to high-end technology
    Organizations worldwide are spending billions of dollars by investing in technology and software. Outsourcing to India can help you give you access to high-end technology and software, saving you the trouble of spending billions of dollars. Technology and software also has to be regularly updated, and this can be very expensive. Outsourcing to India has been proved to be very advantageous in this aspect.

    Tax savings
    Outsourcing your projects to India can help you save on tax and thereby save on costs.

    Skilled resources
    India has a large number of professionals who are highly educated and well qualified. Indian professionals are also adept with the latest technology and software. When you choose to outsource to India, you can get access to skilled resources at an affordable cost. Increase the accuracy and quality level of your projects by outsourcing to India.

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    9th September 2008

    What Can Be Outsourced?

    Are you interested in outsourcing but are wondering about what can be outsourced? Do you want to outsource a particular service, but are not sure if it can be outsourced?

    The answer to these questions is that almost any type of service can be outsourced as long as data transfer between you and your outsourcing partner is possible.

    Need help with deciding which of your organization’s business functions can be outsourced? The following principles can help you decide if a particular function should be outsourced?

    • Business processes that are rule-based are best outsourced
    • If a certain business function requires high efficiency, it can be outsourced
    • Services that require high volume processing are ideal to outsource
    • If a business process requires a large number of resources, then again it is best outsourced
    • Business functions that require improvement are again best outsourced
    • If you want measurable performance from one particular business function, then again it should be outsourced
    • If one of your functions has consistent requirements, you can consider outsourcing it

    Countries like India have years of expertise in providing global customers with both IT and ITES services. Outsourcing providers in India have the ability to provide services relating to almost any industry.
    I hope there principles have helped you decide which of your business functions can be outsourced.  Did you go by a different set of principles when you were confused about which of your business functions to outsource?  Please share the principles on which you decided to outsource a particular business function.

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    25th August 2008

    Is online data entry not a part of your core competency?

    Do you require online data entry services, but data entry is not a part of your core competency? If your organization is facing a similar situation, why not consider outsourcing your services to a data entry service provider in India.By outsourcing online data entry services, you can benefit from the following:

    • More time to concentrate on core competencies
    • Huge cost savings
    • Efficient services
    • Accuracy
    • Services delivered ahead of your schedules
    • Savings on software, manpower & technology

    Outsourcing online data entry services can give your business a competitive edge. Online data entry service providers in India offer a wide range of online data entry services such as the following:

    • Online data entry of bills & receipts
    • Online data entry of labels, subscriptions & mailing lists
    • Online data entry for patient records
    • Online data entry for shipping documents
    • Online data entry of insurance claims forms
    • Online data entry of medical claims forms
    • Online editing, copying, pasting, editing, sorting & indexing
    • Online data entry of legal documents
    • Online data entry from images
    • Online data entry from business cards
    • Online data entry for e-books
    • Online data entry for survey forms, coupon redemptions & credit card applications
    • Online data entry of product catalogs & product registration cards

    This list in not comprehensive and service providers in India can provide any online data entry service that you might require. Outsource your online data entry services today.

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    11th August 2008

    Common Outsourcing Terms

    Do you know the common terms that are used in outsourcing?  Here is a list of some commonly used outsourcing terms.

    Outsourcing 

    “The practice of having goods or services provided by a person or persons outside the business or organization.”

    Offshoring  

    “Offshoring describes the relocation of business processes from one country to another. This includes any business process such as production, manufacturing, or services.”

    Globalization

    “A term used to describe growing interdependence of people around the world with regard to societal influence, economies, and cultural exchanges.”

    Insourcing

    “The act of bringing together a function that was performed outside the organization (outsourced) to being performed inside the organization.”


    Nearshoring

    “The act of bringing together a function that was performed outside the organization (outsourced) to being performed inside the organization.”


    Job Outsourcing

    “This trend of sending jobs to India, China etc has been termed as ‘job outsourcing’”

    Global Outsourcing
    “Global outsourcing uses a blend of onsite, offshore and nearshore outsourcing solutions to achieve strategic business solutions.”
    I hope these definitions on the commonly used outsourcing terms have helped you gain a deeper insight into what outsourcing is all about. If you have anything to share with regards to outsourcing, do leave a comment.

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