The Global Small Business Blog

MAY 16, 2024

©iStock/JLco - Julia Amaral Derek Lidow, a Princeton professor and former corporate executive says: "Forget the myth of the hermetic genius working in the garage on the next world-changing startup. It’s time to upgrade that thinking and pay more attention to how much entrepreneurial innovation is woven into the fabric of daily life." Lidow is the author of The Entrepreneurs: The Relentless Quest for Value , which analyzes the factors that give rise to entrepreneurs—and, in turn, the important so

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Perficient Digital Transformation

MAY 14, 2024

In the ever-evolving landscape of healthcare, trust reigns supreme. As consumers increasingly rely on data to inform their decisions, the healthcare industry faces a pressing need to not only meet but exceed expectations. With disruptive forces emerging from various corners, healthcare organizations find themselves in a race to create personalized experiences that foster lasting engagement and trust.

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The Global Small Business Blog

MAY 15, 2024

©iStock/jetcityimage Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak cited his working relationship with Steve Jobs and a simple math equation while advising University of Colorado at Boulder 2024 graduates on how to be happy in business and life. Want to know what the formula is? Find out here.

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31 West

MAY 11, 2024

Every form of interaction you make with a customer is important. Digital technology has increased opportunities to get in touch with them. Organizations today use different digital technologies to improve interactions. The tools help them learn client behavior and create tailor-made ways to connect. Digital customer service increases satisfaction, trust, and retention.

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Advertiser: ZoomInfo

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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IBM Business Partners

MAY 10, 2024

Underpinning most artificial intelligence (AI) deep learning is a subset of machine learning that uses multi-layered neural networks to simulate the complex decision-making power of the human brain. Beyond artificial intelligence (AI) , deep learning drives many applications that improve automation , including everyday products and services like digital assistants, voice-enabled consumer electronics, credit card fraud detection and more.

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Everest Group

MAY 16, 2024

The Big Four accounting firms have been steadily expanding their service horizons, casting a wider net in the managed services market in pursuit of growth and diversification. Leveraging their deep-rooted understanding of global organizations’ financial and operational intricacies, the Big Four possess a unique vantage point that can help them cause a shift in the Finance and Accounting Outsourcing (FAO) market.

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Amzur

MAY 9, 2024

In today’s hyper-competitive landscape, streamlining operations and maximizing efficiency are paramount for CIOs. This is where automation comes in, offering a powerful way to elevate your business. Both RPA and AI technologies benefit businesses, including reduced operational costs and improved accuracy, and they can free up human employees to focus on more strategic tasks.

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Perficient Digital Transformation

MAY 9, 2024

Recently, to meet project requirements, we customized and expanded the functionality of the “General Link” feature by incorporating a new “Telephone Link” feature. Everything was working correctly on our local project instance, but we got the below-listed error when the changes were deployed on the higher environment. Exception: Sitecore.Exceptions.AccessDeniedException Message: Calling Fieldtypes.ExtendedGeneralLink.ExtendedGeneralLinkForm.OnModeChange method through ref

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IBM Business Partners

MAY 14, 2024

CFOs are the stewards of investment capital, orchestrating a movement with transformative technology and innovation to evolve businesses, accelerate revenue streams and drive meaningful outcomes. The current business environment has CFOs facing headwinds for decision-making in less-than-ideal conditions with rapidly shifting regulations, tedious reporting standards, ESG requirements and inflationary pressures; however, the need for growth and profit expansion remains, and as CEOs look for ways t

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Everest Group

MAY 14, 2024

NextWealth leverages impact sourcing to drive business growth and create social impact with a unique three-pillar approach focused on talent, technology, and training. Discover the transformative power of impact sourcing firsthand through Everest Group’s sustainability teams’ eye-opening visit to the NextWealth center in India. After six-hour trip from our office in Bengaluru, Karnataka, to visit Mahendra NextWealth’s center in Mallasamudram (near Salem) in Tamil Nadu, little did we how profound

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Grow your startup beyond borders and boundaries. Global expansion is the ultimate goal for many startup founders. However, to successfully enter new markets and grow internationally, you need a sound and scalable global recruitment strategy. In this eBook, you’ll discover how you can gain a competitive edge over your business rivals through the latest technology, harnessing global contractors, and using a global employment platform.

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The Global Small Business Blog

MAY 14, 2024

©iStock/Mr Saryanto I've [Laurel Delaney] traveled to Japan many times and on every trip, I find something new to appreciate. Travel journalist Kristin Braswell feels the same. The first time I landed in the country in 2017, I was enamored by Tokyo’s glowing skyscrapers, Kyoto’s quiet kissatens (cafes) and countryside hills blanketed in electric shades of orange and fuschia that flashed like neon lights aboard the country’s famous bullet train.

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Unosquare

MAY 16, 2024

This year has seen a big change for Unosquare Belfast , as we moved to our new home in the heart of Belfast City Centre at the end of March. We said goodbye to our Mays Chambers office, where we enjoyed 5 fantastic years and many great memories, to move to our new office in Bedford House. In our increasingly remote work setting, with most of us choosing a hybrid scheme, we wanted to have a workspace that better met our needs.

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Perficient Digital Transformation

MAY 14, 2024

We’re excited to announce our Data Cloud Expert specialization! This is the highest level of Salesforce-validated expertise for Data Cloud. This achievement isn’t just a milestone, it’s a testament to our commitment to revolutionizing how businesses leverage their data to drive business outcomes, unlock trapped data, and enhance customer experiences.

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Paysquare

MAY 16, 2024

Introduction of Automated Payroll Solutions with Leave & Attendance Systems Technology is approaching the world very fast, and there’s no field left in today’s generation that is not covered by it. However, there still exist a lot of areas in which the right use of technology is yet to occur. One of the most important areas among them is the payroll process.

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Speaker: Olivia Montgomery, Associate Principal Supply Chain Analyst

Curious to know how your peers are navigating ongoing disruption? The supply chain management techniques that dominated the last 30 years are no longer supporting consumer behavior or logistics and manufacturing capabilities. So what’s working now? What should your plans for 2023 include? By researching the supply chain challenges and solutions that businesses – especially small and midsize businesses – are currently experiencing, we’ve learned what’s working and what’s not.

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V-Soft Consulting

MAY 16, 2024

In today’s digital landscape, seamless integration of data and applications is crucial for business efficiency and success. Companies that rely on multiple applications, platforms, and databases need robust solutions that can facilitate smooth communication and interaction among these systems. This is where MuleSoft and Einstein Copilot come into play, offering a comprehensive approach to smart integrations that can drive business transformation.

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The Global Small Business Blog

MAY 11, 2024

©2024 Laurel J. Delaney. All rights reserved. "When you take a flower in your hand and really look at it, it's your world for the moment. I want to give that world to someone else. Most people in the city rush around so, they have no time to look at a flower. I want them to see it whether they want to or not.

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Aspirant

MAY 16, 2024

Are you considering integrating Generative AI (GenAI) into your organization's operations? Before diving in, it's crucial to weigh both the potential benefits and risks associated with this transformative technology. While GenAI promises increased productivity and efficiency, it also brings along concerns regarding data security and privacy.

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Perficient Digital Transformation

MAY 14, 2024

The Summer ‘24 release preview is out and will be generally available by mid-June! The latest release from Salesforce brings critical feature improvements for our friends in the Healthcare & Life Sciences (HLS) industry. Of course, the hot topic in Tech over the last year has been Artificial Intelligence (AI). As Salesforce continues to beef up its AI offerings, the HLS industry using Health Cloud will reap the benefits of new and improved generative AI features that make a substantial diff

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Mercans

MAY 16, 2024

A Strategic Investment Into Innovation Introduction In July last year, Mercans introduced G2N Nova, its third-generation global payroll engine, representing a significant technology upgrade and introducing new capabilities that redefined how multinationals approached their global payroll strategy. The exemplary G2N Nova has since been creating waves in the realm of payroll tech due to its power-packed features.

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Magellan Solutions

MAY 16, 2024

Did you know that outsourcing can transform your business , with 65% of companies finding it a game-changer? Delegating tasks helps businesses focus on innovation and growth. Deloitte believes using an outsourced call center is vital to delivering exceptional customer experiences. An outsourced call center can be your secret weapon for delivering exceptional customer experiences.

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Intelligent Management Inc.

MAY 9, 2024

Thousands of views on LinkedIn On 31st March this year, as it was the birthday of Dr. Goldratt who developed the Theory of Constraints, we posted a photo of him and a short message : Today is Dr. Eliyahu Goldratt’s birthday. We spent the morning surfacing assumptions that we can challenge in order to create a breakthrough, the way Dr. Goldratt taught us.

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Perficient Digital Transformation

MAY 16, 2024

On the Road to Vegas! We have our passes and are ready to hit the road for Informatica World 2024! This year’s conference is hosted in the heart of Las Vegas at Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino, May 20-23. Informatica World is an annual event that brings together over 2,000 experts to network, collaborate, and strategize new use cases on the Informatica platform.

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Speaker: Rosemary Coates - Board Member & Founder at Reshoring Institute, Best-selling Author, Host of the Frictionless Supply Chain podcast

Supply chain disruptions create uncertainty and unpredictability for both businesses and consumers. These disruptions bring to light an organization's supply chain dependencies, which they were often unaware of when everything was running smoothly. Re-shoring is one solution that is gaining popularity as a result of pandemic-related issues. Companies can lower the risk of disruptions by shortening the supply chain and moving manufacturing close to the points of sale to reduce the need for expens

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Everest Group

MAY 9, 2024

The emergence of agentic AI represents the next frontier in AI-based automation, offering enterprises the opportunity to revolutionize work processes through increased autonomy, enhanced decision-making capabilities, and greater adaptability. But can it move from consumer applications to the enterprise environment? Read on to explore agentic AI’s potential to transform operations and the challenges of this rising technology.

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Magellan Solutions

MAY 15, 2024

Can you imagine cutting your IT costs by up to 45% while boosting operational efficiency by 65%? Does this sound too good to be true? It is the power of outsourced IT support. Having reliable IT support in business is essential nowadays. It is a hassle if your company’s servers go down, causing your team to scramble to restore data and systems.

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The Global Small Business Blog

MAY 9, 2024

©iStock/SARINYAPINNGAM In Descartes's third annual consumer sentiment study of ecommerce, it shows that home delivery online buying grows , but too many consumers still experience delivery woes. The study shows that 39% of respondents made more online purchases in the period surveyed this year compared to last year, and that 57% made purchases in at least one new product category this year.

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Zinnov

MAY 14, 2024

Chennai has long lived in the shadows of Bengaluru and Hyderabad, its more cosmopolitan sisters from the South. But with these two metropolises reaching saturation levels, the Tamil Nadu capital has spotted an opportunity to make its move.

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In times of economic uncertainty, account-based strategies are essential. According to several business analysts and practitioners, ABM is a necessity for creating more predictable revenue. Research shows that nearly three-quarters of marketers (74%) already have the resources needed to build successful ABM programs.

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Perficient Digital Transformation

MAY 16, 2024

As we celebrate Global Accessibility Awareness Day (GAAD), it’s crucial to recognize that the significance of this day extends far beyond just those with disabilities. GAAD is a reminder of the importance of inclusivity and accessibility for all individuals in our digital age. In this article, we’ll explore why GAAD is a cause for celebration for everyone, regardless of ability, and how raising awareness can lead to a more inclusive and welcoming world.

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Everest Group

MAY 15, 2024

Webinar From Investment to Impact: Maximizing the Value of AI in Your Organization May 15, 2024 Catch Everest Group Vice President, Alisha Mittal, in a webinar in which the panel will discuss: AI is overwhelming. How do I scale it across my organization? Is there value in my AI investments beyond simply the AI itself? What does an AI-ready organization look like?

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Capgemini

MAY 15, 2024

Intelligent products in manufacturing: How new technologies unlock hyper-personalization Anubhaw Bhushan May 10, 2024 Facebook Linkedin Manufacturers seeking to maintain market share will need to invest in technologies that reduce lead times and unlock personalization in design and production to meet customer expectations. Manufacturers have long relied on standardization of products and services to ensure quality and speed.

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The Global Small Business Blog

MAY 13, 2024

©iStock/Bulat Silvia What's affecting me, my clients, my colleagues and other global small business owners: U.S. trade policy was once fairly simple. Not any more. It's at a crossroad. How a global biopharma leader became a leader in ethical AI. Website globalization in 3 stages. Quote of the week: "When it comes to international trade, the question is, who is going to write the rules, the United States or China?

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The benefits of expanding internationally are endless, especially if you approach it the right way. However, there are pitfalls along the way that can slow down progress. Global expansion brings many opportunities for companies —business growth, brand-building in new markets, and access to diverse talent pools worldwide. However, international growth can come with challenges.

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