Increased quality and efficiency , reduced operating expenses, outsourcing non-core processes allows businesses to focus on their core competencies, reduced exposure to risk, access to outsourcing service providers economies of scale and expertise and best-in-class practices, access to advanced technologies, increased flexibility, avoid costly outlay of capital funds, reduced headcount and associated overhead expense, reduced frustrations and expense related to hiring and retaining employees in an exceptionally tight job market, reduced time to market for products or services.