The Global Small Business Blog

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

©iStock/Gwengoat Total investment in Japanese startups increased 25% between 2013 and 2023, reaching $5.4bn in 2023, according to Initial, a Japanese VC data provider. But Japan’s venture capital sector is still small. VC investment is about half that of South Korea’s, for example, and only 3% of the US market. Historically Japan’s startups have focused on serving the domestic market, a barrier to attracting foreign VC investment.

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Groove Technology

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

By Daniel Nguyen, Software Engineer at Groove Technology I’ve been working as a software engineer for a while now, and I’ve learned that some of the most rewarding challenges come from modernizing old, clunky systems that are well past their expiration date. Recently, I had the chance to work on a project that required migrating a legacy system—one that involved manual data transfers, constant monitoring, and the constant fear of data loss.

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The Global Small Business Blog

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

©iStock/MikeVanSchoonderwait Would US tariffs end or even reverse the era of trade liberalization begun in the 1980s? Perhaps not, according to Walter Frick for Bloomberg. Bloomberg Economics’ model of Trump’s proposed tariffs expects that other countries will offset most of their lost trade with the US simply by trading more with each other. That points to the possibility that globalization could keep on humming — just without the US at its center.

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Perficient Digital Transformation

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

This post is the third in a series of four about estimating project hours. Part 1: Sandbagging & Lowballing Part 2: Dependencies & Creep Part 3: Assumptions & Uncertainty Part 4: The Emotional Conclusion The emotional finale is here! Don’t worry, this isn’t about curling up in a ball and crying – we’ve already done that. This final installment of my series on project estimating is all about navigating the emotions of everyone involved and trying to avoid frustration.

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Are you helping your people proactively plan for retirement? How are you prioritizing the mental health of your HR team? These are a few of the questions that HR professionals are seeking answers to today. Luckily, Gallagher’s consultants came together with four robust articles (and one infographic) that help address these pain points and provide you with proactive planning tips to help you simplify, personalize and create flexibility in your benefits offerings to help ensure your people thrive

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Eclaro

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

Hiring top talent, no matter where you are, is no small feat. As a business, your talent needs are unique, and you want only the best. You want the A-Players. We live that fact every day here at ECLARO in helping our clients—Fortune 50 companies and innovative start-ups alike—find, hire and retain the Right People. It goes without saying that compensation is one of the most impactful factors in this quest, and it is a factor that does not exist in a vacuum.

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Premier BPO

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

Resilience is essential for success in an unpredictable world. Businesses today face numerous unforeseen challenges, such as supply chain disruptions and product recalls, and only those with a strong foundation and strategic planning can thrive under pressure. When crises strike, having an effective product recall strategy is not just important—it is crucial for survival. 1 With consumer trust and regulatory scrutiny at an all-time high, companies that prepare to tackle unexpected events can tra

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Amzur

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

Modern businesses and startups are breaking the traditional approach of hefty upfront investments and embracing agile cloud platforms for application development and testing. With this exceptional growth of cloud platforms, cloud-based functional testing has become essential for ensuring the quality and reliability of applications. Whether you are using agile, DevOps, or a hybrid approach, implementing functional testing in the cloud offers unmatched scalability, speed, and cost-efficiency.

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Globalization Partners

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

In today’s global market, companies need to be able to hire and manage the best talent, anywhere. A best-in-class Employer of Record (EOR) like G-P enables companies of all sizes to quickly and compliantly build global teams in 180+ countries, regardless of entity status.

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Influx

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

About JS Group JS Group is a leading player in the eCommerce fashion industry, with an impressive portfolio that includes six iconic brands such as Halston, Kay Unger, and AMUR. Known for its loyal customer base, JS Group offers a diverse range of high-quality women’s wear across both direct-to-consumer (D2C) and wholesale channels. The company has built a strong reputation for style and innovation, with each brand maintaining its own distinct identity while collectively contributing to JS Group

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The Global Small Business Blog

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

©iStock/Nadezhda Kozhedub With discussions heating up around new tariffs on imports—particularly from China—U.S. brands face a critical question: how to adapt supply chains without squeezing margins or raising prices in ways that disrupt customer loyalty. We covered part of the solution, for example, with " Is Manufacturing in Cambodia a Good Alternative to China?

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Groove Technology

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

If you're looking to outsource software development effectively, this article is tailored to help you navigate the challenges and complexities of choosing the right partner. Selecting a reliable software development company can be overwhelming due to the numerous options and factors to consider. Common challenges include assessing technical expertise, ensuring communication compatibility, and navigating pricing models and contract terms.

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Perficient Digital Transformation

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Imagine a world where digital interfaces anticipate your needs, understand your preferences, and adapt in real-time to enhance your experience. This is not a futuristic daydream, but the promise of generative interfaces. Generative interfaces represent a new paradigm in user experience design, moving beyond static layouts to create highly personalized and adaptive interactions.

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The Scalers

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Working out the way to set up or extend your tech team is no easy fete. It’s not simply a case of identifying the optimal path, but the strategy you can actually execute. To help CTOs, VPs of Engineering, and other tech leaders identify and execute the right offshoring strategy, we put together The CTO’s report on offshoring. We interviewed 100 CTOs to find out their approaches and thoughts on the current state and future trends of building and managing dedicated tech teams.

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Globalization Partners

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Remote work has become a standard practice, enabling teams to collaborate across borders and boundaries. However, one of the biggest challenges remote teams face is ensuring effective communication amidst varying cultures, time zones, and even languages.

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The Global Small Business Blog

NOVEMBER 16, 2024

©Laurel J. Delaney. All rights reserved. "Autumn shows us how beautiful it is to let things go.

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Groove Technology

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

Software testing is a critical process that ensures software applications perform as expected, meet quality standards, and deliver safe user experiences. For businesses and developers, understanding software testing is essential as it identifies bugs early, minimizes security risks, and optimizes performance, ultimately saving time and resources in the long run.

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Perficient Digital Transformation

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Quantum computing is rapidly transitioning from theory to reality, using the principles of quantum mechanics to achieve computational power far beyond traditional computers. Imagine upgrading from a bicycle to a spaceship—quantum computers can solve complex problems at extraordinary speeds. However, this leap in computing power poses significant challenges, particularly for cybersecurity, which forms the backbone of data protection in our digital world.

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The Scalers

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Wondering what offshore software development is all about? Then, this article is for you. Whether you’re a seasoned tech leader struggling to find specialised engineering talent locally or just casually looking to learn about this hiring and engagement model, this guide will help you navigate all things offshoring. Drawing on our extensive experience building over 80 offshore tech teams in the past 10+ years , we’ve put together what we’ve learned in this concise summary.

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Payroll optimization can be one of the most time-consuming and complex factors of small business management. Yet, organizations that crack the code on streamlining employee compensation often discover innovative avenues for growth. With the right strategies in place, outsourcing and streamlining payroll processes can result in substantial time and resource savings.

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Everest Group

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Linkedin Live Who’s Shaping the Future of Banking? The Leading 50 Core Tech Providers November 20, 2024 | 9:00 a.m. CST | 10:00 a.m. EST | 3:00 p.m. GMT | 8:30 p.m. IST Banking enterprises today are focusing on driving the velocity of change , managing cost takeout requirements , and increasing resiliency in operations as they look for the right set of technology providers.

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The Global Small Business Blog

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

©iStock/catshiles Despite their importance, small businesses often struggle to access international markets due to the high costs of infrastructure, marketing, distribution, compounded by complex compliance and regulatory barriers. However, technological advances, especially in online shopping, are alleviating some of these barriers by providing affordable digital storefronts and access to global customers without needing a physical presence.

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Groove Technology

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

When choosing between in-house and outsourced software development, businesses often face challenges around budget constraints, scalability, project control, and quality assurance. This article addresses these critical issues by detailing the benefits and drawbacks of both models, helping decision-makers identify the approach that best aligns with their business goals.

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Perficient Digital Transformation

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Introduction to Multiclass Text Classification with LLMs Multiclass text classification (MTC) is a natural language processing (NLP) task where text is categorized into multiple predefined categories or classes. Traditional approaches rely on training machine learning models, requiring labeled data and iterative fine-tuning. However, with the advent of large language models (LLMs), this task can now be approached differently.

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Marketing technology is essential for B2B marketers to stay competitive in a rapidly changing digital landscape — and with 53% of marketers experiencing legacy technology issues and limitations, they’re researching innovations to expand and refine their technology stacks. To help practitioners keep up with the rapidly evolving martech landscape, this special report will discuss: How practitioners are integrating technologies and systems to encourage information-sharing between departments and pr

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Blue Ocean

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

By developing a custom Zendesk IVR integration for a global communications leader, Blue Ocean eliminated manual data entry, reducing average handle time by 53 seconds and boosting customer satisfaction ratings by 34%. This seamless connection between phone and ticketing systems demonstrates how strategic contact center technology can simultaneously improve operational efficiency and customer experience.

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Everest Group

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

Live Webinar Key Opportunities for GBS Leaders: 2024 Learnings and 2025 Outlook November 19, 2024 | 9 a.m. CDT | 10 a.m. EDT | 3 p.m. GMT | 8:30 p.m. IST Global businesses are at a unique inflection point of growth. Moving past GBS model evaluations based on outdated metrics, such as cost efficiency and operational performance, offers businesses the opportunity to drive strategic value and innovate for greater capabilities.

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inDinero

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

Startup advisor equity compensates key consultants with shares rather than cash. It benefits the startup, which conserves liquid capital, and the advisor, who could reap significant rewards if the company thrives. In this article, we’ll discuss the basic types of advisor equity, industry norms for such agreements, and other considerations to make before issuing shares of your startup. 10 Growth Tips From Venture Capitalists Wondering what it takes to impress investors when funding your startup?

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Groove Technology

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

Software development outsourcing, a strategic approach to delegating software creation tasks to external providers, has emerged as a pivotal element in the global IT ecosystem. The IT outsourcing market has reached $617.69 billion, with projections indicating a 5% annual growth until 2027, primarily driven by enterprise software development requirements.

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In today's dynamic business environment, HR leaders face immense pressure to optimize costs while maintaining a competitive edge to attract, retain and engage their workforce. Gallagher can help you meet that challenge head-on. Our proprietary data and people analytics platform, Gallagher Drive ® , provides the elevated insights you need to make impactful program decisions that are aligned with your organizational goals and set your strategy up for long-term success.

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Perficient Digital Transformation

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

In the ever-evolving healthcare industry, efficiency and patient care are crucial. Streamlined processes ensure that patients receive timely and appropriate care, reducing the risk of complications and improving overall health outcomes. At the same time, a strong focus on patient care fosters trust and satisfaction, which are essential for successful treatment and recovery.

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Avasant

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

Los Angeles, CA I August 26th, 2022 On August 17th, the Avasant Foundation held it’s first in-person graduation ceremony for the Avasant Digital Skills Training (ADST) in Guyana, a program curated to address the increasing demand for digital talent in that country. Launched amid the Covid-19 pandemic, the training funded by IDB Lab, the innovation laboratory of the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB), is geared towards bridging crucial knowledge gaps so that deserving Guyanese youth are adequa

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Everest Group

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

Webinar rethinking total talent strategy in the new world of work Tuesday, 19 November 2024 | 6:00 AM PT | 9 PM ET Join Everest Group Practice Director Sailesh Hota as he joins a panel of experts to discuss the transformative changes shaping workforce management in today’s evolving talent landscape. Gain actionable insights on integrating data, optimizing workforce composition, and promoting internal mobility to drive success in a dynamic global economy.

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Capgemini

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

Navigating Transformation: Key priorities for Insurance CFOs in an evolving sector Amit Bhaskar Nov 07, 2024 With rising customer awareness of risks and pricing, insurers are prioritizing engaging experiences with differentiated products, and need CFOs to become more open, accurate, responsive, transparent, and efficient. Where should CFOs focus their transformation efforts to achieve these goals?

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HR leaders drowning in paperwork struggle to meet C-suite's strategic expectations. Burnout and high turnover plague the field, with 95% feeling overwhelmed. This guide explores how the right tools can free HR from admin tasks and empower them to become the strategic leaders they’re meant to be.