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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That means creating tools that reduce back-office drag, partnerships that protect their independence and capital that shows up on time.
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Ryan Stroker, Forbes.com, 1 July 2025
If approved, the five-year MOU would bar any St. Hope entity from providing back-office financial services to the school.
—Jennah Pendleton, Sacbee.com, 24 June 2025
Prime’s sole purpose is to provide back-office services for Elite, in exchange for a percentage of Elite’s revenue.
—Kristen Taketa, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 June 2025
The economics are brutal: bringing on a seasoned CFO or senior back-office leader can cost over $500,000 a year.
—Roomy Khan, Forbes.com, 20 June 2025
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Ryan Stroker, Forbes.com, 1 July 2025
If approved, the five-year MOU would bar any St. Hope entity from providing back-office financial services to the school.
—Jennah Pendleton, Sacbee.com, 24 June 2025
Prime’s sole purpose is to provide back-office services for Elite, in exchange for a percentage of Elite’s revenue.
—Kristen Taketa, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 June 2025
The economics are brutal: bringing on a seasoned CFO or senior back-office leader can cost over $500,000 a year.
—Roomy Khan, Forbes.com, 20 June 2025
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“Back-office.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/back-office. Accessed 8 Jul. 2025.
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