Outsourcing has become an increasingly popular way of doing business, allowing companies to specialize and streamline business tasks and save money. Here are 35 business services you could outsource:

Accounting

  • Bookkeeping
  • Tax preparation
  • Tax filing
  • Financial statements
  • Auditing

Marketing

  • Brand Development
  • Search Engine Optimization (SEO)
  • Pay-Per-Click Advertising (PPC)
  • Content Writing
  • Social Media Marketing

Software Development

  • Application Development
  • Mobile Application Development
  • Web Design
  • Software Testing
  • Quality Assurance

Human Resources

  • Recruiting
  • Employee Benefits Administration
  • Payroll Processing
  • Employee Training

Support Services

  • Technical Support
  • Customer Service
  • Live Chat Support
  • Help Desk Management

Legal Services

  • Contracts &Lease Reviews
  • Legal Advice and Representation
  • Intellectual Property
  • Litigation Support
  • Privacy Law

Consulting & Advisory Services

  • Business Strategy
  • Project Management
  • Business Process Improvement
  • Change Management
  • Data Analysis

Logistics & Warehousing

  • Warehousing
  • Inventory Management
  • Order Fulfillment & Shipping
  • Logistics

Data Entry & Records Management

  • Data Entry
  • Scanning
  • Data Conversion
  • Records Management

Translation

  • Website Localization
  • Document Translation
  • Software Localization
  • Multimedia Localization

Online Services

  • Website Design & Development
  • E-commerce Solutions
  • Email List Management
  • Hosting
  • Server Security

Research

  • Online Research
  • Market Research
  • Competitor Analysis
  • Surveys

Clerical

  • File Management
  • Data Management
  • Transcription
  • Presentations
  • Virtual Assistance

Outsourcing business functions and services can help your business focus on its core functions and optimize processes. Outsourcing can be a big cost-saver and productivity enhancer. It can also help you access expert services without having to hire dedicated employees.