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$1,000+< $25 / hr1,000 - 9,999Angeles, PhilippinesServices provided
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See all 7 projectsConnext is a versatile outsourcing agency providing call center, accounting, and business process management services. Reviews indicate a strong focus on client alignment, effective recruitment, and seamless integration into clients' workflows, with over 85% of feedback emphasizing their impressive hiring speed and communication. Clients appreciate their proactive approach and dedication to long-term partnerships, although some suggest enhanced employee training.
$1,000+< $25 / hr50 - 249Dipolog City, PhilippinesServices provided
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See all 20 projectsOBI Services is a Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) company specializing in data management, administrative outsourcing, and back office services. Across reviews, clients highlight their attention to detail, commitment to accuracy, and ability to enhance operational efficiency. Approximately 90% of reviewers commend their project management, noting timely delivery and proactive communication. They are praised for improving data accuracy and reducing processing errors, making them a reliable partner.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249Tallinn, Estonia
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Katrium is a Back Office Outsourcing company. They provide Back Office Outsourcing and Sales Outsourcing and were launched in 2007. The firm is headquartered in Tallinn, Estonia.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249Makati, Philippines
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Quinn Data Facilities, Inc is an Accounting company. The Makati, Philippines-based firm was launched in 2007. Their team provides Accounting and Web Development.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Providencia, Chile
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Launched in 1988, Switch is an IT strategy consulting company. The team focuses on IT strategy consulting and IT managed services and is located in Providencia, Chile.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Bogotá, Colombia
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Launched in 2009, Soporte Lógico Ltda. Is a Digital Strategy company. The team offers Digital Strategy and Business Consulting.
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$250,000+< $25 / hr50 - 249Guadalajara, Mexico
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People and Telecommunication Services is a Business Consulting company in Guadalajara, Mexico. The team focuses on Business Consulting and Call Center Services.
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Xpedite LLC, an Accounting company, offer Accounting and Call Center Services. They were founded in 2013.
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Kimon Services is a midsize Back Office Outsourcing company. Established in 2017, the team provides Back Office Outsourcing and Customer Service Outsourcing.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249
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Founded in 2018, SJ Marketing LLC is a midsize Cheyenne, Wyoming-based call center. Their team focuses on Call Center Services and Back Office Outsourcing.
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Located in Portland, Oregon, Evolving VA is a Back Office Outsourcing company. They focus on Back Office Outsourcing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosedFreelancerQuébec, Canada
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Launched in 2010, Adnia Solutions is a big data analytics company. Their team provides BI & big data consulting & SI and Back Office Outsourcing.
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Based in Thane, India, Anfarnd Infotech Pvt. Ltd. Is a Transcription company. They offer Transcription and Translation and were established in 2017.
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Proowrx LLP is a Back Office Outsourcing company. Launched in 2020, their team focuses on Back Office Outsourcing and Accounting.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr50 - 249
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Call IT Dev is an answering service company. The team specializes in Call Center Services and Customer Service Outsourcing, and the firm is in Casablanca, Morocco.
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Undisclosed$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Cedar Falls, IA
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Small Back Office Outsourcing company Cascade Virtual, is based in Cedar Falls, Iowa. The team focuses on Back Office Outsourcing and Customer Service Outsourcing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed250 - 999Pune, India
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The-Connections is a call center. Launched in 2011, the agency is based in Pune, India and Pune, India. Their services include Call Center Services and Customer Service Outsourcing.
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Undisclosed< $25 / hr10 - 49Loxahatchee, FL
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Customer Service Outsourcing company Skillgo was launched in 2023. The agency offers Customer Service Outsourcing and Sales Outsourcing, and is small.
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Linton, England
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Based in Linton, England, Win The Crowd is a Back Office Outsourcing company. Their services include Back Office Outsourcing and Branding.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Zagreb, Croatia
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Founded in 1992, GELD DATA d.o.o. Is a small IT managed services company in Zagreb, Croatia. Their team offers IT managed services and Back Office Outsourcing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Amsterdam, Netherlands
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VBK+CO is a small Sofia, Bulgaria-based Back Office Outsourcing company. The team specializes in Back Office Outsourcing and Financial Consulting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Ahmedabad, India
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Versatile People, a Recruitment Process Outsourcing company, was established in 2014. The agency specializes in Recruitment Process Outsourcing and Back Office Outsourcing, and is small.
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Global Admin, a small call center, is based in Springfield Lakes, Australia. The team specializes in Call Center Services and Back Office Outsourcing.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr2 - 9Alexandria, Egypt
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PraxisTech is a Back Office Outsourcing company founded in 2025. Based in Alexandria, Egypt, the team focuses on Back Office Outsourcing and Customer Service Outsourcing.
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Modern Forms Business Solutions is a caloocan, Philippines-based Back Office Outsourcing company. Their services include Back Office Outsourcing and Sales Outsourcing.
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Undisclosed< $25 / hr50 - 249Barcelona, Spain
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Essentiel Outsourcing S.L, an answering service company, was launched in 2018. The team offers Call Center Services and Customer Service Outsourcing.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr2 - 9Cairo, Egypt
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Dropjobbing is a Cairo, Egypt-based Direct Marketing company. They focus on Direct Marketing and Sales Outsourcing and were established in 2016.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Lilongwe, Malawi
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See all 1 projectsBESM Solutions is a growing outsourcing company specializing in customer support and campaign management. We provide lead generation, appointment setting, back-office support, and virtual assistant
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$1,000+< $25 / hr2 - 9Great Harwood, England
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Established in 2013, Karma Content is a Back Office Outsourcing company. Their services include Back Office Outsourcing.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr2 - 9Horsham, England
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Trust Health is a Back Office Outsourcing company. They are based in Horsham, England and have small team. They offer Back Office Outsourcing.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr2 - 9Mississauga, Canada
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Technology Outsourcing Solutions is a small Mississauga, Canada-based software development company. The team focuses on Custom Software Development and Back Office Outsourcing.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr2 - 9Middleton, England
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Small Back Office Outsourcing company Advantage VA, is headquartered in Middleton, England. The team offers Back Office Outsourcing.
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Nottingham, England
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Purple Tree Marketing Ltd is a Marketing Strategy company founded in 2008. The team provides Marketing Strategy and Back Office Outsourcing.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Budapest, Hungary
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Answering service Quality Call Kft is based in Budapest, Hungary. They specialize in Call Center Services and Back Office Outsourcing and were launched in 2007.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Hamilton Township, NJ
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ATRIA Consulting, LLC is a Staffing company. They are based in Hamilton Township, New Jersey. Their team provides Staffing and Recruiting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Jersey City, NJ
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The ARGroup of Search Companies is a Finance & Accounting Outsourcing (FAO) company located in Jersey City, New Jersey. They provide Finance & Accounting Outsourcing (FAO) and Back Office
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Adams, MA
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Thunderbolt Business Services, a social media marketing agency, was established in 2010. The firm specializes in Social Media Marketing and Content Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Dublin, Ireland
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Accountable Chartered Certified Accountants, an Accounting company, was founded in 2013. The team specializes in Accounting and Back Office Outsourcing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9AAH, Argentina
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Call and Contact Center SRL is an answering service company. They are headquartered in AAH, Argentina and have small team. Their services include Call Center Services and Customer Service
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Bremen, Germany
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Founded in 1994, Simon & Focken Bremen is a small answering service company. Their team provides Call Center Services and Customer Service Outsourcing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Sterling, VA
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A2 Federal, Inc. Is a software development firm. They are in Sterling, Virginia and have small team of experts. Their services include Custom Software Development and Back Office Outsourcing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Aldie, VA
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Established in 2016, BrennSys Technology LLC is a Back Office Outsourcing company. Their team offers Back Office Outsourcing and IT managed services.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Bonaire, GA
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RSP Contracting Services LLC, a Back Office Outsourcing company, was founded in 2018. The company focuses on Back Office Outsourcing, and is small.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Gaithersburg, MD
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Accounting company Reema Consulting Services, Inc. Specializes in Accounting and Back Office Outsourcing. They are headquartered in Gaithersburg, Maryland.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Medina, OH
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Back Office Outsourcing company GPI Enterprises Inc. Is headquartered in Medina, Ohio. They provide Back Office Outsourcing and Accounting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Wichita, KS
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ADAR, Incorporated is a small Business Consulting company launched in 2010. Their team provides Business Consulting and Social Media Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Washington, DC
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Established in 2014, iPurpose Management Consulting Firm is a Financial Consulting company. The team specializes in Financial Consulting and Web Development.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Hazel Green, AL
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Established in 2020, Hazel Optics Technologies, LLC is a Staffing company. The team focuses on Staffing and Corporate Training & Coaching.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Nashville, TN
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Automated Business Solutions International is an answering service company. The team provides Call Center Services and Back Office Outsourcing and is headquartered in Nashville, Tennessee.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Athina, Greece
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Headquartered in Athina, Greece, Digicall SA is a Business Consulting company. Established in 2016, the team offers Business Consulting and Call Center Services.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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CCT Services, a telephone answering service, is based in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Established in 2008, the team provides Call Center Services and Back Office Outsourcing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Montego Bay, Jamaica
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Small call center Global Services Jamaica, is in Montego Bay, Jamaica. Their services include Call Center Services and Back Office Outsourcing.
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List of the Top 15 Data Entry Companies
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$1,000+< $25 / hr1,000 - 9,999Hollywood, FL
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35.3/40.020/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience5.3/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+< $25 / hr250 - 999Portland, OR
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35.4/40.019.2/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience6.2/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+< $25 / hr1,000 - 9,999New York, NY
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35.2/40.020/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience5.2/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+< $25 / hr1,000 - 9,999Wilmington, DE
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35.8/40.020/20 Reviews9.6/10 Clients & Experience6.2/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+< $25 / hr1,000 - 9,999Gilbert, AZ
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33.7/40.018/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience5.7/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$10,000+< $25 / hr250 - 999San Pablo City, Philippines
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32.3/40.018.2/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience4.1/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+< $25 / hr1,000 - 9,999Angeles, Philippines
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32.2/40.017/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience5.2/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+< $25 / hr250 - 999Amsterdam, Netherlands
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31.1/40.016.2/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience4.9/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+Undisclosed1,000 - 9,999Makati, Philippines
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31.7/40.017.2/20 Reviews9.5/10 Clients & Experience5/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+< $25 / hr50 - 249Kyiv, Ukraine
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32.8/40.017.8/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience5/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+< $25 / hr1,000 - 9,999
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30.1/40.016.2/20 Reviews9.6/10 Clients & Experience4.3/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+< $25 / hr1,000 - 9,999Kyiv, Ukraine
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$5,000+< $25 / hr50 - 249L'viv, Ukraine
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30.8/40.016.2/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience4.6/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+< $25 / hr50 - 249Sugar Land, TX
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33.8/40.018.6/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience5.2/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+< $25 / hr250 - 999Coimbatore, India
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33.4/40.018.2/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience5.2/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+< $25 / hr250 - 999Pasig, Philippines
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30.6/40.016.2/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience4.4/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+Undisclosed1,000 - 9,999Santa Monica, CA
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31.3/40.015.8/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience5.5/10 Market PresenceService focus
15% Back Office Outsourcing100% Data Entry & Processing85% Other -
$1,000+< $25 / hr1,000 - 9,999Chicago, IL
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31.2/40.016.6/20 Reviews9.4/10 Clients & Experience5.2/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249
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31.7/40.016.2/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience5.5/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr250 - 999Calgary, Canada
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31.1/40.016.4/20 Reviews9.8/10 Clients & Experience4.9/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+< $25 / hr1,000 - 9,999Lexington, KY
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32/40.016.8/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience5.2/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+< $25 / hr250 - 999Newport Beach, CA
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32.5/40.019.4/20 Reviews8.1/10 Clients & Experience5/10 Market PresenceService focus
85% Back Office Outsourcing10% Data Entry & Processing15% Other -
$1,000+< $25 / hr1,000 - 9,999Gurugram, India
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28.8/40.014/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience4.8/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+< $25 / hr250 - 999Miami Beach, FL
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30.8/40.016/20 Reviews9.6/10 Clients & Experience5.2/10 Market PresenceService focus
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UndisclosedUndisclosed1,000 - 9,999Los Angeles, CA
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31.7/40.016.6/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience5.1/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+< $25 / hr250 - 999
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30.6/40.016.4/20 Reviews9.3/10 Clients & Experience4.9/10 Market PresenceService focus
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UndisclosedUndisclosed1,000 - 9,999Sydney, Australia
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29.6/40.015/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience4.6/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+< $25 / hr50 - 249Scottsdale, AZ
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30.6/40.015.6/20 Reviews9.7/10 Clients & Experience5.3/10 Market PresenceService focus
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UndisclosedUndisclosed1,000 - 9,999Austin, TX
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29.5/40.016.2/20 Reviews8.4/10 Clients & Experience4.9/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+< $25 / hr50 - 249Chicago, IL
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31/40.016.2/20 Reviews9.5/10 Clients & Experience5.3/10 Market PresenceService focus
25% Back Office Outsourcing50% Data Entry & Processing75% Other
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Data Entry Company FAQs
Looking for a data entry company but not sure where to start? We've put together answers to the most common questions businesses ask when searching for a trusted partner. This FAQ covers what you need to know before hiring a data entry company, from pricing and services to results and red flags.
Clutch features firms offering data input across industries twice a year based on a proprietary methodology. The top data entry companies for Fall 2025 include:
A data entry company captures, organizes, and validates information so businesses can access clean, searchable records in real time. Teams may transcribe handwritten forms, digitize invoices, update CRMs, or enrich product catalogs. By standardizing formats and running quality-assurance checks, these firms free internal staff to focus on higher-value tasks such as analysis and strategy.
Typical offerings include:
- Online & offline data entry (spreadsheets, CRMs, ERPs)
- Data cleansing, de-duplication, and enrichment
- Invoice, receipt, and order-processing entry
- Image, PDF, and handwriting transcription
- Catalog and SKU management for e-commerce platforms
- Data mining, web scraping, and research support
Some agencies bundle adjacent services like content moderation, virtual assistance, or customer support for a more comprehensive back-office solution.
Clutch price data shows hourly rates ranging from $5–$35, depending on location, specialization, and volume. Fixed-fee projects often start around $500 for one-time database cleanup and can exceed $25,000 for ongoing, high-volume programs. Offshoring to regions with lower labor costs can reduce expenses, but confirm that time-zone overlap and language proficiency meet your requirements.
You can start by defining scope and accuracy targets (e.g., 99.5% error-free) when choosing the right data entry provider. Then:
- Short-list firms with proven experience in your industry or data type.
- Read Clutch reviews to verify reliability, turnaround times, and communication style.
- Request a pilot project or sample test to measure speed and quality.
- Compare data-security standards (ISO, SOC 2, GDPR) and NDAs.
Balancing cost with accuracy and compliance usually yields the best long-term value.
Be careful of data entry companies that showcase any of these red flags:
- Guaranteed “100% accuracy” without QA details
- Vague or missing data-security protocols
- Limited sample work or no references
- Slow, unclear communication during the quoting phase
- One-size-fits-all pricing with no scalability options
If any of these appear, dig deeper or consider alternative vendors.
You can use the sample questions to help with your hiring process:
- What is your average accuracy rate, and how is it measured?
- Which tools or platforms will you use for my project?
- How do you secure sensitive data in transit and at rest?
- Can you provide a small pilot or trial period?
- How do you handle revisions or error corrections?
- What is your typical turnaround time for X volume?
Clear answers establish expectations and reduce the risk of costly rework.
Freelancers are ideal for small, one-off tasks requiring minimal oversight. Agencies, on the other hand, scale rapidly, provide multi-layered quality control, and often operate 24/7. If you need consistent throughput, strict SLAs, or compliance certifications, an agency is usually the safer bet.
E-commerce, healthcare, finance, logistics, and market research frequently outsource data entry to manage large volumes of orders, patient records, invoices, shipment logs, and survey results. Industry-specific knowledge, such as medical coding or SKU taxonomy, can significantly reduce onboarding time and errors.