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Love is Just Damn Good Business

The Global Small Business Blog

2025 Laurel J. Delaney. All rights reserved. "Love is not only appropriate in the context of business, its the foundation of great leadership.

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Why MSPs must evolve to shape future workforce solutions

Airswift

Embrace the Future of Work with MSPs: skills-based hiring, flexible models, and strategic workforce solutions for agile, talent-centric growth.

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Cracking the Code: How Salesforce Handles Data, Files, and Big Objects

Perficient Digital Transformation

Imagine you just started using Salesforce, and your manager asks you, How much data can we store in Salesforce? You open your laptop, search through Salesforce documentation, and suddenly feel overwhelmed by terms like data storage, file storage, and big objects. Dont worry! In this blog, lets break down the types of storage in Salesforce in a way thats easy to understand.

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The Most Popular Databases Used in 2025

WebCreek

Most likely, all the activities that we perform with technology involve a database in this digitized world. Be it for streaming your favorite music, doing shopping, or even sending a simple message; behind your screen, databases run to store and retrieve information for you. Its no surprise then that, according to the US Bureau of […].

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Revolutionizing Hiring: Remote-Insourcing That Slashes Turnover & Training Costs!

What is Remote-Insourcing? Sounds like an oxymoron, right? Not anymore. Remote-Insourcing isn’t outsourcing—it’s a revolutionary staffing model that lets our clients fill key entry-level positions with top-tier, loyal, long-term talent, integrated seamlessly into their businesses—just like local employees but without the turnover or W2 HR hassles. With under 3% unwanted attrition, you train once and keep the same team for years.

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Avasant Recognized Among Vault’s Top Consulting Firms in North America for 2025

Avasant

Avasant is proud to announce its inclusion in Vaults prestigious list of the Top Consulting Firms in North America for 2025.

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Two Indispensable AI Tools: ChatGPT and Claude

The Global Small Business Blog

iStock/hapabapa Two indispensable tools, Open AIs ChatGPT and Anthropics Claude, stand out as top AI platforms for global business owners. Heres why.

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Why the best MSPs are key to workforce scalability 

Airswift

Before the pandemic, "scalability" was just another corporate buzzword. Even businesses that struggled during the 20082009 financial crisis had not truly prioritised workforce scalability. Back then, it often referred to reactive adjustments to market conditions rather than proactive workforce planning.

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How Is RPA a Game Changer for Small and Medium Businesses?

V-Soft Consulting

The modern business environment is continuously changing its face of execution aligned to the rapid technological developments. Most of the multinational brands have already flagged innovation and automation with revolutionary technologies like Robotic Process Automation (RPA).

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Avasant Recognized Among Vault’s Top Consulting Firms in North America for 2025

Avasant

Avasant is proud to announce its inclusion in Vaults prestigious list of the Top Consulting Firms in North America for 2025.

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IEC, NelsonHall, and Everest Agree: G-P Is the EOR Category Leader

Globalization Partners

Despite the growing competition, top analysts like NelsonHall, Everest Group, and The IEC Group continue to recognize G-P as the undisputed leader in global employment. Discover why.

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No Excuses: The Definitive Guide to Managing a Remote Team

Unlock the full potential of your remote team with Hubstaff’s Definitive Guide to Managing a Remote Team. Learn actionable strategies to build, lead, and optimize a high-performing distributed workforce. In it, you’ll learn: Proven strategies for hiring top remote talent and building a cohesive team Best practices for overcoming common remote work challenges, including communication and time management How to foster accountability and productivity with effective systems and tools Techniques for

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How AI & digital transformation are reshaping sustainable supply chains

CGS Inc

02/10/2025 The latest episode of The Sustainable Supply Chain Podcast features a conversation with our own Paul Magel to explore the critical role of digital transformation in supply chain sustainability.

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From Mega Deals to Micro Wins: The Changing Face of IT-BP Deals | Blog

Everest Group

Between 2022-2023, the Information Technology (IT)-BP industry experienced an unprecedented surge in deal activity. Enterprises sought to accelerate transformation across both value creation and cost optimization. The market was buzzing with large deals and, occasionally, mega deals, signaling a period of confidence in large-scale outsourcing. However, this momentum has now slowed.

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How to Implement a Secure Employee Document Management System

Metasource

Human resource (HR) departments are home to countless documents containing sensitive employee information. Despite this, a recent survey found that 31% of HR professionals dont believe their organizations maintain strong security measures for storing employee data. With 45% of small and midsize businesses still reporting paper-based document management (and 11% reporting having no system at all), its not all that surprising to learn that a lot of HR teams feel they need to improve employee data

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Fabletics Is Transforming Supply Chain to Support Global Expansion

The Global Small Business Blog

iStock/Ridofranz Activewear fashion brand Fabletics operates more than 100 stores in the U.S., Canada and Europe, with expansion expected into Mexico in 2025. They are in the process of transforming supply chain to support global expansion. Fabletics is deploying the Blue Yonder SaaS-based supply chain planning suite, including solutions for demand planning, allocation & replenishmen, merchandise financial planning, and size scaling, to help support expansion of its global footprint.

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10 HR Metrics for 2025: HR Data Toolkit

The right HR metrics can illuminate hidden trends, justify decisions to the C-suite, and give you an edge in this unpredictable economy. Download Paycor’s guide and learn how to calculate your: Cost-per-Hire Total Financial Impact of Absences Voluntary Turnover Rate And more!

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AWS DevOps Outsourcing Services: Streamline Your Development Process

Groove Technology

AWS DevOps outsourcing services involve leveraging external expertise to optimize an organization's Amazon Web Services infrastructure using DevOps principles. Groove Technology, a leader in this field, offers comprehensive solutions across Australia, the UK, Europe, and Asia Pacific, combining cloud computing with agile methodologies to accelerate software delivery and enhance operational efficiency.

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How fashion brands can tackle tariff challenges and stay competitive

CGS Inc

02/10/2025 With new tariffs taking effect, fashion brands face fresh supply chain challenges. Beyond the immediate cost impact, companies must rethink sourcing, strengthen vendor relationships, and embrace digital tools to stay competitive. Paul Magel shares practical strategies to help brands navigate these changes and build more resilient operations.

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From Noisy to Reliable: The Next Leap in Quantum Computing | LinkedIn Live

Everest Group

Register on LinkedIn Quantum computing is shifting from theory to real-world impact. With classical computing hitting its limits and businesses under pressure to enhance efficiency and reduce costs, early preparation and investment in quantum technologies are becoming a top priority. Join us for an interactive session to explore the latest breakthroughs, real-world applications, and practical strategies for navigating the quantum revolution.

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50 Lessons About the Right People from 50 Years of Saturday Night Live

Eclaro

Fifty years of Saturday Night Live is certainly cause for celebration. For five decades, SNL has been a cultural touchstone, not just a launching pad for comedic genius or a reliable destination for laughs and cultural commentary, but a testament to the power of the Right People working and succeeding together. SNL proves that success isn't built in a vacuumit's the product of a carefully curated team of top talent, strong leadership and an ability to adapt to the ever-changing landscape.

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Case Study: How Adding an Internship Program Takes Nearshoring to The Next Level

Learn how a publically traded US fintech company elevated its nearshore strategy. By working with a strategic staffing partner in Mexico, they developed targeted internship programs at multiple universities.

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Today in Global Small Business: Put Your Heart Health First

The Global Small Business Blog

iStock/David Johnson What's affecting me, my clients, my colleagues and other global small business owners: This week before Valentine's Day, put your heart health first. Stressed out? Put these skills to work to boost mood and reduce anxiety. Quote of the week: We all want things we can't have. Being a decent human being is accepting that." John Fowles Just a few hours of yoga can greatly reduce stress.

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Top 10 Trends in UI/UX Mobile App Design for 2025

Groove Technology

In the ever-evolving world of mobile app design, UI/UX trends are reshaping the user experience, driven by changing preferences, technological advancements, and cultural shifts. Mastering these trends is key to creating engaging and competitive apps in todays digital ecosystem. The concept of Run has become prominent in this space, emphasizing optimization of app performance and speed.

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Automate Release Notes to Confluence with Bitbucket Pipelines

Perficient Digital Transformation

In this blog post, I will share my journey of implementing an automated solution to publish release notes for service deployments to Confluence using Bitbucket Pipelines. This aimed to streamline our release process and ensure all relevant information was easily accessible to our team. By leveraging tools like Bitbucket and Confluence, we achieved a seamless integration that enhanced our workflow.

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Supply Base Diversity: The Initiatives Leading the Global Market | LinkedIn Live

Everest Group

Register on LinkedIn Supplier diversity has evolved beyond its US roots to become a critical element of corporate procurement strategies worldwide, with companies like Google and Microsoft integrating it into their international sourcing strategies. Our upcoming LinkedIn Live session will bring together industry leaders, including Kerry Hallard, CEO of GSA-UK, and Chris Genteel, Founder of Glidelane Consulting and formerly of Google, and Everest Group analysts, to discuss how supplier diversity

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Enterprise Knowledge Assistance Powered by AI for Smarter Decision Making

The Enterprise Knowledge Assistant (EKA) by Intetics is a groundbreaking platform tailored to revolutionize business operations for enterprises, SMBs, and startups. Powered by Generative AI, NLP, and ML, EKA automates tasks like information retrieval, customer support, and content creation. Boost efficiency by 30-50%, cut routine inquiries by 40%, and reduce training time by 30-50%.

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Effective Ways to Optimize Your E-Commerce Site for Mobile

Vilmate

A smartphone is an essential accessory in the modern world. People use mobile devices to communicate, learn, work, and entertain themselves. Of course, shopping has also moved to smartphones. If you own a retail store, making it easily accessible on your customers smartphones should be a top priority. But its not just about having a mobile-friendly websiteit should be convenient for users to browse products, get advice, and place orders seamlessly.

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Even the NBA Has an International Expansion Strategy

The Global Small Business Blog

iStock/hapabapa The NBA's global reach has never been stronger, and the annual NBA Paris Games are a crucial part of that expansion. As the league continues to engage fans worldwide, these international events serve as a catalyst for growing the game and strengthening its global presence. According to NBA Senior Vice President and Head of International Strategy Leah MacNab, international games are a "key component of the NBAs year-round efforts to grow the game globally and engage fans around th

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IVR Mejorados, la Evolución de la Atención al Cliente en 2025.

Anexa

La tecnologa avanza a pasos agigantados y los contact centers no son la excepcin. En un mundo cada vez ms digital, los sistemas de respuesta de voz interactiva (IVR) se han convertido en una herramienta fundamental para optimizar la atencin al cliente. Pero, qu podemos esperar de los IVR en los prximos aos? La respuesta de voz interactiva (IVR) es un sistema telefnico automatizado que permite a sus clientes elegir entre las opciones del men de voz e interactuar mediante la voz y el teclado numri

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How to Implement Spring Expression Language (SpEL) Validator in Spring Boot: A Step-by-Step Guide

Perficient Digital Transformation

In this blog post, I will guide you through the process of implementing a Spring Expression Language (SpEL) validator in a Spring Boot application. SpEL is a powerful expression language that supports querying and manipulating an object graph at runtime. By the end of this tutorial, you will have a working example of using SpEL for validation in your Spring Boot application.

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Navigating Payroll Compliance: Future-Proofing Payroll in an Evolving Regulatory Landscape

Speaker: Jennifer Hill

Payroll compliance is a cornerstone of business success, yet for small and midsize businesses, it’s becoming increasingly challenging to navigate the ever-evolving landscape of federal, state, and local regulations. Mistakes can lead to costly penalties and operational disruptions, making it essential to adopt advanced solutions that ensure accuracy and efficiency.

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Unlocking the Potential of Sensitive Data with Data Clean Rooms | Blog

Everest Group

In a significant step toward data security and privacy, Databricks recently announced the general availability of its Data Clean Room (DCR), offering which aims to provide a platform to safely share and analyze sensitive data, among multiple parties. While leading companies such as Mastercard, Intuit, and AppsFlyer have already started using these services, Databricks has additionally added HIPAA compliance features, which can accelerate adoption among healthcare organizations.

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Types of Leave in a Company – Different Leaves in Jobs

Paysquare

Everyone needs a break from work. Resting helps people stay happy and healthy. Companies allow employees to take different types of leave for different reasons. Some leaves are paid, and some are not. Some are for emergencies, and others are for vacations or personal time. Knowing about leave options helps employees plan their time better and maintain a work-life balance.

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The Global Market for Hearing Solutions Is About to Get Louder

The Global Small Business Blog

iStock/Moon Safari EssilorLuxottica recently announced that its Nuance Audio Glasses smart glasses with hearing aid have gained clearance from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for over-the-counter sales in the United States. This development is accompanied by the achievement of CE marking under the European Unions Medical Devices Regulation, which opens the door for a broader launch in select European markets next year.

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Want to be more productive? Write a not-to-do list

Airswift

Ever feel like your to-do list is working against you? You start with good intentions, with a list of small and quick-to-solve tasks to clear the way for those big, important projects. But instead of a productive day, you end up with 20 half-finished low-value task s, some barely-there progress on larger projects, and that nagging feeling of not accomplishing anything.

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BPO Playbook: 7 Moves for Global Expansion & Compliance Excellence

The BPO game has changed. This is your playbook to crush the competition and lead the charge. Scale smarter, secure compliance like a pro, and become the BPO partner clients can’t live without. Download this new playbook to learn 7 winning strategies to transform your BPO: Automation becomes the ultimate advantage Leveraging remote and hybrid work as strategic advantages Data privacy and compliance as the ultimate differentiators Going beyond vendor status to become an indispensable strategic al