The Global Small Business Blog

DECEMBER 20, 2024

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Groove Technology

DECEMBER 16, 2024

The V Model of software development is a sophisticated extension of the traditional Waterfall methodology, incorporating systematic testing and validation at each stage of the development lifecycle. When searching for information about the V Model, professionals often struggle to find comprehensive resources that explain both its theoretical framework and practical implementation, particularly in modern software development contexts.

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31 West

DECEMBER 15, 2024

Are you a call center manager who wants to improve the professional skills and the productivity of your employees? Or are you a call center worker who desires to elevate your skill level and guarantee future career development? No matter the reason, any call center affiliate can benefit from further education and can use AI-powered training to obtain new skills.

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Global Expansion

DECEMBER 16, 2024

International hiring in Canada presents a golden opportunity to access world-class talent, a stable market, and global success. For example, Toronto ranks 4th in the North American Tech Talent Market.

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Advertiser: Paycor

In today’s fast-paced business world, effective workforce management (WFM) isn’t just an option—it’s a necessity.

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Perficient Digital Transformation

DECEMBER 18, 2024

Welcome to our ongoing series on Universal Design for Healthcare! In this segment, well explore the importance of Visual Disabilities in Healthcare. Effective communication is vital in healthcare, and ensuring that it is accessible to individuals with visual disabilities is an essential aspect of universal design. Clear and accessible communication methods help patients understand their health information, engage with their care, and make informed decisions.

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The Global Small Business Blog

DECEMBER 18, 2024

2024 Laurel J. Delaney. All rights reserved. To learn more about Women Entrepreneurs Grow Global and the team behind wegg, visit: [link].

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Everest Group

DECEMBER 18, 2024

As organizations embrace cloud -first operations, they often commit to substantial spending on cloud platforms to gain discounts. But, to their dismay, they end up with a significant portion of these commitments being unused. By acquiring solutions through the marketplaces offered by cloud providers Information Technology (IT) procurement leaders can better utilize spend commitments.

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Airswift

DECEMBER 18, 2024

Scam stories are all too common these days, making even ordinary interactions feel suspicious. When an unknown number rings, you might answer with an eye roll. If someone claims to be your bank manager, you likely hang up without a second thought.

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Perficient Digital Transformation

DECEMBER 19, 2024

Welcome to our ongoing series on Universal Design for Healthcare! In this segment, well explore the importance of Visual Disabilities in Healthcare. Creating an inclusive healthcare environment for individuals with complete blindness is a fundamental aspect of universal design. These individuals rely heavily on non-visual cues to navigate, access information, and communicate effectively.

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The Global Small Business Blog

DECEMBER 17, 2024

iStock/MTStock Studio The de minimis rule is a cornerstone of small-business success globally. It allows goods valued under $800 to enter the U.S. with minimal customs paperwork, no need for a broker and streamlined processing. For small businesses, this simplified process is a lifeline. It makes global trade possible and helps businesses manage their supply chains without excessive regulation and cost.

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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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Groove Technology

DECEMBER 16, 2024

Project managers seeking insights into the Agile methodology often find themselves overwhelmed by fragmented information and conflicting opinions about its implementation. Understanding both advantages and disadvantages of the Agile methodology is crucial for making informed decisions about project management approaches. This comprehensive analysis addresses this challenge by providing a balanced examination of Agile development methodology's seven key advantages including: enhanced customer sat

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Everest Group

DECEMBER 19, 2024

Outsourced Digital CXM reveal growing demand for AI-driven chatbots, omnichannel integration, and analytics-based personalization.

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WebCreek

DECEMBER 17, 2024

As the Vice President of Talent Solutions at WebCreek, Ive witnessed firsthand how essential it is to stay ahead in todays fast-paced and constantly evolving business landscape. The ability to quickly adapt to new demands and shifting project requirements can be the deciding factor between thriving and falling behind. Thats where staff augmentation becomes a […].

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Perficient Digital Transformation

DECEMBER 16, 2024

Welcome to our ongoing series on Universal Design for Healthcare! In this segment, well explore the importance of Visual Disabilities in Healthcare. Ensuring that healthcare facilities are physically accessible to individuals with visual disabilities is a key aspect of universal design. An accessible physical environment helps patients navigate spaces safely and independently, fostering a more inclusive and supportive healthcare experience.

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Facing a hiring surge that feels like conducting a complex orchestra? Our guide is your roadmap to harmonious high-volume hiring. In it, you’ll learn: Strategies to maintain quality while hiring at scale The real math behind agency vs. in-house recruiting Secrets to a stellar candidate experience during hiring spikes Resource optimization techniques for stretched TA teams Don't let resource constraints or market pressures derail your hiring goals.

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The Global Small Business Blog

DECEMBER 21, 2024

Laurel J. Delaney. All rights reserved. "Christmas magic is silent. You don't hear it you feel it, you know it, you believe it.

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Groove Technology

DECEMBER 16, 2024

Finding a reliable software development partner in the Philippines can be challenging, whether you're a business seeking an outsourcing partner or an IT professional researching the market. With over 200 outsourcing companies and diverse marketing information, evaluating and comparing to find the right partner becomes complex. This article addresses that challenge by providing a detailed analysis of the top 11 Philippine outsourcing companies , with Groove Technology standing out with its 230+ e

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Everest Group

DECEMBER 19, 2024

Buyers Technology Priorities for CXM Services emphasize leveraging AI, automation, and analytics to enhance customer experience.

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Microsourcing

DECEMBER 16, 2024

Learn how to outsource HR and recruitment, the benefits, challenges and best practices for hiring and scaling offshore teams.

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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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Perficient Digital Transformation

DECEMBER 18, 2024

Are you looking to start, grow, manage, or scale your business? Look no further than Perficient for leveraging Shopify’s robust e-commerce platform to help achieve your goals. Welcome to the digital era of commerce, where businesses grow online, and seamless checkouts are the norm. At Perficient, we understand the evolving landscape of commerce, and we’re here to elevate your online presence through the power of Shopify platform.

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The Global Small Business Blog

DECEMBER 14, 2024

2024 Laurel J. Delaney. All rights reserved. "If you want to turn your life around, try thankfulness. It will change your life mightily.

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SPD Load

DECEMBER 16, 2024

The taxi app development journey is exciting, but like any business, it starts with solid research. In this article, we will explore. The post Taxi App Development Secrets: Build Smarter, Faster, Better first appeared on SpdLoad.

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Everest Group

DECEMBER 19, 2024

Current State of Gen AI Adoption Implementation underscores the growing reliance on specialized partners to accelerate generative AI integration.

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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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Microsourcing

DECEMBER 15, 2024

Outsourcing customer service has become a strategic solution for businesses aiming to deliver exceptional customer support while maintaining cost efficiency. By partnering with specialized third-party providers, companies can tap into a global talent pool, ensure 24/7 availability and focus on core business functions without sacrificing the quality of customer interactions.

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Perficient Digital Transformation

DECEMBER 18, 2024

Welcome to our ongoing series on Universal Design for Healthcare! In this segment, well explore the importance of Visual Disabilities in Healthcare. Implementing universal design principles in healthcare to accommodate individuals with visual disabilities offers numerous benefits. These benefits extend beyond merely providing accessibilitythey enhance the overall quality of care, improve patient experiences, and promote equity within the healthcare system.

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Intugo

DECEMBER 16, 2024

The Evolution of Nearshore Strategies: From Big Enterprises to Small Teams Over the past 30 years, nearshore strategies have evolved dramatically. Once a concept reserved for large corporations, nearshoring has now become an option for mid-sized and even small businesses. What was once out of reach is now a practical strategy for companies seeking talent, collaboration, and operational efficiency.

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CGS Inc

DECEMBER 16, 2024

12/16/2024 The December issue of Inside Logistics sheds light on the top supply chain technology predictions for 2025, featuring insights from Paul Magel on the role that AI will play in transforming supply chain management solutions and the increasing importance of sustainability. Jamie Elias is also included in an industry round up of senior level supply chain personnel moves, having recently joined CGS as Managing Director and Country Head for Canada forBlueCherry.

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HR and payroll impact every aspect of your business. Choosing the right provider is one of the most important decisions you’ll make. Before you decide, hear first-hand customer accounts in Paycor’s webinar to learn: The three most important things to look for when switching. How to begin your search. What are some of the red flags?

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Everest Group

DECEMBER 19, 2024

Key Strengths and Areas of Improvement for CXM Providers revolve around their ability to deliver experiences & integrate technologies.

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The Global Small Business Blog

DECEMBER 16, 2024

iStock/urzine What's affecting me, my clients, my colleagues and other global small business owners: Global supply chain trends to watch in 2025. Tariff discussions in health care and life sciences industries stoke global supply chain concerns. Quote of the week: "What gets measured gets improved. Peter Drucker Suppliers adopt power of two to combat global supply chain disruptions.

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Perficient Digital Transformation

DECEMBER 17, 2024

A strong and successful search engine optimization (SEO) strategy is essential in the extremely competitive world of e-commerce today. You can increase the visibility, draw in more visitors, and raise conversion rates with the correct tools and strategies. Product information management (PIM) is a crucial tool for accomplishing these objectives. What is PIM?

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Groove Technology

DECEMBER 18, 2024

By Justin Vo, Senior Software Engineer at Groove Technology In mobile app development, we often face not just technical challenges but also the need to align the software with the clients specific business goals. One such challenge I faced was adapting to Domain-Driven Design (DDD) in a project for a manufacturing management system. It wasnt just about learning a new methodology; it was about transforming how I approached development altogether.

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