The Global Small Business Blog

MARCH 22, 2025

2025 Laurel J. Delaney. All rights reserved. "With the coming of spring, I am calm again.

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Perficient Digital Transformation

MARCH 24, 2025

Adobe Summit 2025 is officially a wrap, and I have pages and pages of notes to go through with my team to plan out our year! The two terms that appear the most in my notes are Performance and Personalization. Customer expectations continue to rise, and the demand is higher than ever for lightning-fast sites that keep shoppers engaged, with hyper-personalization that lets them know brands care about them, leading to loyalty and customer retention.

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Everest Group

MARCH 20, 2025

In todays fiercely competitive talent market, a strong Employer Value Proposition (EVP) remains a key differentiator, helping organizations stand out as employers of choice in an increasingly competitive market. Join us for an insightful webinar where well explore the role of employer brand perception in attracting, engaging, and retaining top talent within leading GBS and tech organizations.

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McKinsey & Company

MARCH 19, 2025

Leaders are facing difficult decisions about how far to take their technology investments today, to enable the AI-driven contact center of tomorrow.

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Advertiser: Paycor

Get ready for the future of business. As HR navigates an ongoing labor shortage, leaders need stronger, more adaptable recruiting strategies. Do you have the tools you need to build a talent pipeline that drives sustainable business growth?

Planergy Software

MARCH 24, 2025

What's PLANERGY? Modern Spend Management and Accounts Payable software. Helping organizations spend smarter and more efficientlyby automating purchasing and invoice processing. Learn more We saved more than $1 million on our spend in the first year and just recently identified an opportunity to save about $10,000 every month on recurring expenses with PLANERGY.

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Intelligent Sourcing

MARCH 24, 2025

Book Review Outsource to Transform A Guide to Finding the Right Partners, Managing the Change and Risk. Outsource to Transform is a concise yet comprehensive guide for professionals looking […] The post Outsource to Transform – an excellent resource for IT leaders, procurement professionals, and business executives involved in outsourcing appeared first on Intelligent Sourcing.

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V-Soft Consulting

MARCH 24, 2025

Salesforce is the #1 Artificial Intelligence-powered Customer Relationship Management (AI CRM) platform. From Fortune 100 best companies to mid-level enterprises, organizations are using Salesforce AI CRM to streamline their sales, marketing, commerce, and customer service operations and services.

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McKinsey & Company

MARCH 25, 2025

Sharpen your problem-solving skills the McKinsey way, with our weekly crossword. Each puzzle is created with the McKinsey audience in mind, and includes a subtle (and sometimes not-so-subtle) business theme for you to find. Answers that are directionally correct may not cut it if youre looking for a quick win.

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Planergy Software

MARCH 24, 2025

What's PLANERGY? Modern Spend Management and Accounts Payable software. Helping organizations spend smarter and more efficientlyby automating purchasing and invoice processing. Learn more We saved more than $1 million on our spend in the first year and just recently identified an opportunity to save about $10,000 every month on recurring expenses with PLANERGY.

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SPD Load

MARCH 24, 2025

Software development outsourcing is a beneficial option for many businesses. According to the Deloitte Global Outsourcing Survey 2024, 80% will maintain or. The post Software Development Outsourcing: Guide, Costs, and Tips first appeared on SpdLoad.

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Advertiser: ZoomInfo

AI adoption is reshaping sales and marketing. But is it delivering real results? We surveyed 1,000+ GTM professionals to find out. The data is clear: AI users report 47% higher productivity and an average of 12 hours saved per week. But leaders say mainstream AI tools still fall short on accuracy and business impact. Download the full report today to see how AI is being used — and where go-to-market professionals think there are gaps and opportunities.

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Airswift

MARCH 20, 2025

Should I hire internally or work with a recruitment partner? Internal recruitment might be your best option when you want to promote existing employees who already understand your company's culture and processes. This approach can boost morale and provide current employees with growth opportunities.

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Wirtek

MARCH 19, 2025

Wirtek's Annual Report 2024 highlights resilient growth, strategic acquisitions, and a promising outlook for 2025 despite a challenging business environment.

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McKinsey & Company

MARCH 21, 2025

To compete in an increasingly complex market, companies will need to unleash distinctive capabilities, reduce low-value work, speed up decision-making, and harness AI and digital.

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Intugo

MARCH 19, 2025

Without a doubt, businesses in the United States and Canada face an undeniable challenge: finding qualified professionals at endurable costs. As hiring difficulties rise, many organizations are nearshoring to Mexico as an appropriate solution. For instance, this shift helps companies manage expenses and provides access to a strong workforce in a geographically convenient location.

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SPD Load

MARCH 26, 2025

How long does insurance claims processing take? From one week to several months, depending on the claim complexity. This tedious process involves. The post Insurance Claims Automation: Benefits and Best Practices first appeared on SpdLoad.

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The Global Small Business Blog

MARCH 20, 2025

Women Entrepreneurs Grow Global. All rights reserved. Please JOIN Women Entrepreneurs Grow Global on Monday, March 24th at 10 AM CT as they honor the next recipient of the prestigious Gail Adinamis wegg Award for Exemplary Global Leadership 2025. To learn more and to register (complimentary), visit: [link] See you there!

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Everest Group

MARCH 25, 2025

Current Lithium-ion batteries are reaching their limits, particularly around energy density, storage duration, safety, material supply, and charging speeds. As demand for electric vehicles (EVs) and long-duration energy storage accelerates, next-generation battery technologies are stepping up to bridge the gap. This webinar will explore the transformative potential of Solid-State, Sodium-Ion, Lithium-Sulfur, Metal-Air, and LMFP (Lithium Manganese Iron Phosphate) batteries and their potential to

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McKinsey & Company

MARCH 24, 2025

In a challenging geopolitical and market environment, midsize industrial companies are under pressure to build resilience and scale. Seven transformation levers can help them reach their potential.

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Premier BPO

MARCH 20, 2025

The Revenue Growth Challenge in 2025 Economic uncertainty and rapid industry shifts in 2025 require businesses to remain flexible and cost-efficient. However, managing in-house back-office operations presents challenges, from high overhead expenses to talent shortages and outdated processes. Without scalability, companies struggle to adapt to demand fluctuations.

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Groove Technology

MARCH 19, 2025

By Kimmy Tran, UX/UI Designer at Groove Technology Theres a common misconception that UX/UI design is all about making things look good. I hear it all the timeCan you make this design more modern? or Just add some cool animations. But the reality is, design isnt about decorationits about function, usability, and problem-solving. As a UX/UI designer, I dont just focus on whats visually appealing; I focus on how users feel when they interact with a product.

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The Global Small Business Blog

MARCH 21, 2025

iStock/yayayoyo I [Laurel Delaney] had no idea there was such a thing as International Happiness Day. Well we can use all the happiness we can get in our world right now. Yesterday March 20 was in fact International Day of Happiness. Declared by the United Nations in 2013, this special day recognizes the importance of happiness as "a fundamental goal" in people's lives around the world.

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Everest Group

MARCH 25, 2025

The Retail and Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) sector has experienced a relatively quiet period in recent years, with Merger and Acquisition (M&A) activity slowing due to global economic headwinds and rising interest rates. However, 2025 is expected to bring a resurgence in dealmaking, particularly in RCPG, as companies look to strengthen their portfolios, expand their customer base, and gain a competitive edge in a shifting market.

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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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McKinsey & Company

MARCH 20, 2025

By defining the right operating structure, data governance model, and change management approach, COOs can help their companies make the most of their AI investments.

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Serigor Inc

MARCH 20, 2025

The Rise of Managed IT Services in Digital Transformation As businesses navigate the digital era, IT services have become a critical priority for organizations looking to stay competitive. However, many companies struggle with costs, security concerns, talent shortages, and scalability challenges when modernizing their IT infrastructure. The solution?

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The Hackett Group

MARCH 26, 2025

Report finds leading MDM technologies improve data standards that enable finance organizations to increase staff productivity (3X) and reduce finance costs (45%) MIAMI March 26, 2025 The Hackett Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: HCKT), a leading generative artificial intelligence (Gen AI) strategic consultancy and executive advisory firm, has released its latest Digital World Class Matrix, focusing on the MDM software marketplace.

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The Global Small Business Blog

MARCH 25, 2025

2025 Women Entrepreneurs Grow Global. All rights reserved.

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Advertiser: Paycor

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!

Everest Group

MARCH 25, 2025

The Middle East has traditionally resisted outsourcing due to a strict regulatory environment and reliance on local providers. However, this is changing as financial institutions seek third-party providers to meet growing technological, operational, and transformation demands. Additionally, governments are also fostering global service centers to diversify economies and drive digitalization.

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McKinsey & Company

MARCH 20, 2025

There is little agreement on how to define rural America. A more thorough understanding and appreciation of these areas could have a real impact on the people who live there.

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Perficient Digital Transformation

MARCH 24, 2025

SERPs will change, AI will be a big part of the changes, and SEO remains relevant. Those were key points made at Googles Search Central Live in New York City on March 20. Search is never a solved problem according to Liz Reid (quoted at the event). John Mueller pointed out that 15% of all searches are new every day. This means Google has to work hard to keep a fresh index and run algorithms able to serve results that meet user needs.

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The Hackett Group

MARCH 25, 2025

Technology leaders face urgent mandate to scale Gen AI, overcome barriers and drive business value MIAMI MARCH 25, 2025 The Hackett Group , Inc. (NASDAQ: HCKT), a leading generative artificial intelligence (Gen AI) strategic consultancy and executive advisory firm, today announced the findings of its 2025 Key Issues Study, revealing that 89% of enterprises are actively advancing Gen AI initiatives a seismic shift from just 16% in the prior year.

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Advertiser: ZoomInfo

ZoomInfo customers aren’t just selling — they’re winning. Revenue teams using our Go-To-Market Intelligence platform grew pipeline by 32%, increased deal sizes by 40%, and booked 55% more meetings. Download this report to see what 11,000+ customers say about our Go-To-Market Intelligence platform and how it impacts their bottom line. The data speaks for itself!

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