The Global Small Business Blog

MARCH 29, 2025

2025 Laurel J. Delaney. All rights reserved. "The church is not the way to heaven; the church is the sign that points to heaven.

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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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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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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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McKinsey & Company

MARCH 27, 2025

Europe is a leader in social mobility, but progress has stalled. Businesses that act can gain significant performance benefits while helping close the skills gap and boost productivity.

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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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Airswift

MARCH 27, 2025

Hiring the right talent is a critical decision that can impact your companys success. But when it comes to professional search and contract staffing, how do you determine which model best suits your hiring needs?

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McKinsey & Company

MARCH 26, 2025

Understanding micromarket trendsand utilizing AIin the US rack-to-retail fuel market could help retailers optimize their supply chains and improve margins.

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Wirtek

MARCH 27, 2025

With over two decades of delivering reliable IT services from Romania, Wirtek has continuously evolved to align with market trends and client expectations ensuring stability, innovation, and tailored digital solutions for each client.

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Microsourcing

MARCH 24, 2025

Learn what responsible customer data management is and how to implement it. Explore data types, strategies, tools and ethical considerations for building trust and driving business growth.

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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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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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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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Wirtek

MARCH 27, 2025

In line with Wirteks renewed strategic direction, the Solutions division represents a shift in our business model. Designed to complement the Services Division, this new structure brings scalable platforms and products into focus delivering recurring revenue streams and enhanced client outcomes.

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The Global Small Business Blog

MARCH 27, 2025

iStock/Leonardo Penuela Bernal Technically speaking, should the U.S. dollar be strong or weak relative to other currencies? It depends whose point of view you take. The fact that whatever position someone takes has pros and cons reveals the complexity of their positions. Fast forward, not know which way the dollar will move, it will probably be prudent for U.S. companies to find U.S. sources for their supply chains, if feasible, or at least lessen dependence on foreign goods and services.

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Everest Group

MARCH 28, 2025

Intelligent Document Processing (IDP) products remain vital in enterprises automation technology portfolios. IDP uses AI technologies, such as Optical Character Recognition (OCR), computer vision, Natural Language Processing (NLP), and machine/deep learning to classify and extract information from structured, semi-structured, and unstructured documents.

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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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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 28, 2025

In today’s market, customer expectations have surpassed traditional service models. 73% of consumers consider customer experience a key factor in their purchasing decisions, and 42% are willing to pay more for a friendly, personalized experience. 1 To keep pace, businesses are turning to advanced customer experience (CX) tools that enable real-time responsiveness, automation, and cross-channel consistencyessential ingredients for brand loyalty and agility in a digital-first world.

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The Global Small Business Blog

MARCH 25, 2025

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Everest Group

MARCH 28, 2025

India is expected to see an uptick in mid-market firms setting up global capability centres (GCC) in the country, with revenue from this segment projected to increase 15-20% between 2024 and 2026, according to data sourced fromANSR, which helps set up these facilities. As per industry estimates, about 45% of Indias 1,760 current GCCs are from the mid-market, defined as having a turnover of $100 million to $5 billion.

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Groove Technology

MARCH 28, 2025

In todays fast-paced digital world, businesses and individuals alike are turning to automation to save time, reduce costs, and boost productivity. Among the many tools available, n8n automation services stand out as a powerful, flexible, and cost-effective solution. Whether youre a small business owner, a developer, or part of an enterprise IT team, n8n offers a robust platform to connect apps, automate repetitive tasks, and integrate cutting-edge AI capabilities.

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McKinsey & Company

MARCH 26, 2025

The healthcare sector has been integrating generative AI to enhance operations and engage stakeholders, with many advancing to full-scale implementation.

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Serigor Inc

MARCH 25, 2025

In todays digital age, businesses face an ever-growing number of cyber threats. From data breaches to ransomware attacks, the need for comprehensive cyber security measures has never been greater. As companies increasingly rely on digital systems, choosing the right cyber security partner becomes a critical decision to protect sensitive information and ensure operational continuity.

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Perficient Digital Transformation

MARCH 26, 2025

In the last decade, delighting the customer has been quite popular in digital marketing. Clients have focused on user experience both online and offline. A delighted customer becomes loyal with brand affinity and drives long-term growth through positive word-of-mouth. At Perficient , we manage two levels of delight: our clients and their customers. By delighting their customers, we also delight our clients.

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Everest Group

MARCH 27, 2025

Join Everest Group Partner, Aaditya Jain , in this exclusive LinkedIn Live session with fellow industry leaders to discuss how technology can empower insurers to overcome these challenges and thrive in the evolving landscape. The insurance industry is on the brink of a transformative shift. With climate risks, workforce dynamics, market commoditization, and legacy technology challenges converging, insurers must embrace innovation to stay ahead.

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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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McKinsey & Company

MARCH 26, 2025

After the educational adventure of a lifetime, one familys experiences illustrate the transformative power of traveland how everyone can make the world their classroom.

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Paysquare

MARCH 28, 2025

Managing payroll is an important task for any business. Employees depend on accurate and timely payments. Many companies use spreadsheets like Excel for payroll management. At first, this may seem easy and cost-effective. But as businesses grow, spreadsheets become a problem. Spreadsheets are not designed for payroll management. They can cause mistakes, security risks, and wasted time.

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