By Unisoft Datatech

09/05/2013
Data entry is the most powerful tool for managing information in any business. It is considered to be an important task for the growth of business. It requires feeding data into the computer. There are various forms of data such as handwritten documents, sequence of numbers, information off spreadsheets etc. No matter what type of business you are running, there is always a need of entering data in forms, documents, databases and records.

Handling data entry requires a skilled professional who has the ability to enter the data quickly. Another important requirement is the knowledge of computer. Data entry services are important to businesses because of the following reasons:

• It helps in organizing the information which plays an important role in the growth of business. There are many factors that are responsible for affecting data such as time, availability, duplication etc. With the help of entry service you can organize orderly and update the information as and when it is required.

• The employee efficiency is another factor which is necessary for handling business. The non availability of data affects the performance of the employee. As executives do not have enough time to spend on data entry, there is an increase in the efficiency of the employees.

• It can help to reduce the infrastructure cost as less space is required to manage the files.

• It makes sure that the information entered in the computer is well secured.

• As the information is in the digital format, there is no need to waste money on taking print outs.

• The data can be stored accurately.

• It can help to enhance the productivity of the business.


Offline data entry helps to organize the information. It is used to convert a paper document into a digital format. The digital format requires less space and is easy to manage. Offline data entry requires high typing speed and accuracy. It also requires the necessary computer tool to convert image files into MS Word. Nowadays almost every business has offline data entry projects. They hire skilled persons for administrative and clerical jobs. One of the advantages of this job is that you can do the work right from your home but you have to stick to the deadlines and payments for these jobs are done after the completion of project through Paypal or money order. You generally get paid for the number of pages that you have completed accurately and often the payment will be delayed if your work contains errors.

Offshore data entry is becoming a preferred option for business today. It requires computer professionals who provide accurate information. The employees of this type of data entry usually have the task of data conversion, data processing and keyboarding. These services are offered by many countries. The job requires high information content which can be transmitted by the telephone and the internet. Advantages of using offshore data entry services include low cost, accurate services, data security, excellent training facility and focus on core activities.

Thus data entry services are important for the growth of any business organization.