Based on a new survey which interviewed 200 organizations, 91% of enterprises have been impacted by COVID-19 and expect the effects to continue for the foreseeable future.
A further 64% of respondents said that COVID-19 has impacted their capacity to serve their clients or customers. According to the businesses surveyed, the most significant business impacts have been:
- 31% highlighted delays with accounts receivables and related cash flow issues
- 20% identified a gap in back office service delivery
- 14% pointed to increased cost of operations
With cases spiking nationwide, experts expect the impact of this virus to remain until there is a vaccine. However, there are areas of distinct opportunity for businesses to overcome COVID-related obstacles:
- 40% of business owners said they would look to increase outsourcing non-core business activities, such as finance and accounting, HR and payroll
- 56% said that in addition to outsourcing, they’re targeting initiatives to automate their processes
- 85% said they will try to digitize as much as possible
Prior to the COVID-19 crisis, 57% of business owners said outsourcing tasks meant they were able to focus on growing their business, while 59% said that it reduced cost and increased cash flow. These are two essential areas for recovery, and the benefits to a small business who adjust quickly could be dramatic. Small businesses have to run leaner, more efficiently and need an even clearer picture of their organization’s financial health. Finding a reliable, affordable, expert outsourcing partner to help digitize and automate their business will ensure that as many businesses as possible manage this crisis and thrive on the other side.
Data sources: Survey conducted by the Shared Services & Outsourcing Network (SSON), EdgeVerge and Infosys BPM. CLA Market Data – June 2020
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