back-office
adjective
ˈbak-ˈä-fəs 
-ˈȯ-fəs
: of or relating to the inner workings of a business or institution : internal
back-office operations
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Two former Google and YouTube content executives have launched Artie, a new venture that will connect creators with cash and back-office infrastructure, on the eve of this year’s Sundance Film Festival.
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Matt Donnelly, Variety, 21 Jan. 2026
Employers learned that immigration compliance is no longer a back-office function.
—Alonzo Martinez, Forbes.com, 16 Jan. 2026
Fixated pointed to Ellify’s model of managing brand partnerships, dealmaking, negotiations and back-office support while its talent focuses on content creation and audience growth.
—Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 14 Jan. 2026
The new language requires the charter school to have an agreement with back-office service providers that affirms the charter school’s contractual right to view, inspect, copy and disclose to the district the financial records associated with the school.
—Jennah Pendleton, Sacbee.com, 19 Dec. 2025
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Matt Donnelly, Variety, 21 Jan. 2026
Employers learned that immigration compliance is no longer a back-office function.
—Alonzo Martinez, Forbes.com, 16 Jan. 2026
Fixated pointed to Ellify’s model of managing brand partnerships, dealmaking, negotiations and back-office support while its talent focuses on content creation and audience growth.
—Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 14 Jan. 2026
The new language requires the charter school to have an agreement with back-office service providers that affirms the charter school’s contractual right to view, inspect, copy and disclose to the district the financial records associated with the school.
—Jennah Pendleton, Sacbee.com, 19 Dec. 2025
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“Back-office.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/back-office. Accessed 25 Jan. 2026.
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