The Global Small Business Blog

JANUARY 10, 2025

iStock/crissy2tay Small and medium-sized businesses can compete with multinational corporations in the global space by leveraging, rather than minimizing, their size. This very difference gives small and medium-sized businesses the exact edge they need toward creating a space of their own to thrive. Take, for example, the meteoric rise of Crumbl Cookies , which can be attributed to its agility.

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Global Expansion

JANUARY 9, 2025

Due to remote work and increased access to overseas talent, companies are hiring more global contractors. Listings for contract jobs on Upwork and Fiverr continued to grow last year, and a McKinsey survey shows more than one-third of Americans identify themselves as independent workers.

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Groove Technology

JANUARY 8, 2025

In the era of globalization and the rapid advancement of the IT industry, Vietnam has positioned itself as a premier destination for international businesses seeking software development services. With competitive costs, an abundant talent pool, and robust government support policies, Vietnam continues to draw substantial interest from global companies.

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WebCreek

JANUARY 8, 2025

As the software development landscape evolves, staying ahead means understanding which programming languages dominate the industry. Lets dive into the top programming languages of 2025 that are defining the future of software development. 1. Python Python remains a popular choice in 2025 due to its versatility in fields such as AI, data science, and automation. […].

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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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Global Expansion

JANUARY 7, 2025

Global Expansion's EOR offers seamless global hiring, easy onboarding, and 214 country coverage. Trusted by 2000+ businesses for workforce solutions.

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Perficient Digital Transformation

JANUARY 14, 2025

Its that time of year when everyone comes out with their trends to watch for 2025. While it may seem a bit of a cliche, 2025 has several innovations taking hold that should prove exciting for anyone willing to grab the opportunity. The way businesses buy and sell is changing faster than ever, and B2B companies are at a tipping point. Its a segment of business that is often slow to change and adopt new practices.

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Everest Group

JANUARY 8, 2025

With pressing choices to be made about sourcing, costs, operating models, and AI adoption, enterprises and providers need to stay ahead of seismic shifts in the IT services landscape. With several anticipated avenues of disruption on the horizon political instability, talent shortages, changing regulations, and escalating next-gen technology developments, among others leaders are under increasing pressure to ensure business is sustainable and successful.

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Raya Contact Center

JANUARY 12, 2025

We are thrilled to announce a dynamic partnership poised to reshape how businesses engage with customers. The official launch of the Orange and Raya CX collaboration unites unparalleled telecom expertise with advanced customer experience solutions, driving progress across industries. A Visionary Start The launch event brought together leaders from both organizations: Mohamed Eltouny, Chief Customer Care Officer at Orange, and Alaa Elkhishen, CEO of Raya CX.

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Perficient Digital Transformation

JANUARY 14, 2025

Kristen Quick, Director at Perficient, shared her insights on the transformative potential of Salesforce Life Sciences Cloud for pharmaceutical and med tech organizations, highlighting its ability to drive innovation and improve outcomes. As the healthcare landscape continues to evolve, innovative solutions like Life Sciences Cloud are becoming essential for driving efficiency, improving patient care, and accelerating time to market: Introduction to Kristen Quick Kristen Quick is a director i

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The Global Small Business Blog

JANUARY 13, 2025

iStock/Supatman What's affecting me, my clients, my colleagues and other global small business owners: U.S. Chamber says there are signs of strength at start of 2025. In the UK, sustainable "green practices" is top on the small business list for 2025. Quote of the week: Don't follow trends, start trends. Successful artists don't follow trends; they create them.

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Everest Group

JANUARY 13, 2025

Register on LinkedIn Inside sales outsourcing is being transformed by a wave of leading-edge technologies, including AI, automation, and advanced analytics. These powerful technologies are enhancing lead scoring and predictive analytics, maximizing automation’s role in streamlining tasks, and advancing data-driven strategies for smarter selling.

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Intelligent Sourcing

JANUARY 13, 2025

Mark Hillarys new book has just been published and this time he is exploring how companies sell to each other in the 2020s – this is intelligent sourcing! The book […] The post What Is The Value Of Social Sales In B2B Today? appeared first on Intelligent Sourcing.

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Global Expansion

JANUARY 13, 2025

Imagine a growing small business like yours, keen to explore new markets. But with limited resources in time, money, and staff, the thought of establishing your own entity abroad feels overwhelming.

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V-Soft Consulting

JANUARY 10, 2025

Modern-day businesses are actively pursuing innovation and growth to gain a competitive edge. Their efforts have largely proven successful, catalyzed by Gen AI solutions.

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Advertiser: Paycor

The HR industry is changing. Did you know… 1. There will be 4M more jobs than workers by 2033 ( BLS ). 2. For 84% of workers, flexibility is a top priority ( FlexJobs ). 3. 75% of employees have used AI at work ( CFO.com ). It’s time to meet the moment! Use Paycor’s guide to design a blueprint for success.

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Aspirant

JANUARY 9, 2025

Successful leaders have a transformational leadership style that moves a company closer to its goals fast. These leaders know the new year is the perfect time to assess, adjust, and take a giant leap forward.

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Everest Group

JANUARY 13, 2025

Key Drivers of the Anticipated Work-at-Home-Agent Resurgence include the growing need for scalable customer support & cost efficiencies.

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The Scalers

JANUARY 8, 2025

Looking to hire offshore.NET developers but want to guarantee their quality? You’ve come to the right place. At The Scalers, we’ve helped set up more than 80 dedicated offshore extensions and standalone teams for.NET development with the right skills and cultural fit for our partners and we can do the same for you too. In this article, we’ll cover the basics of why and how to hire.NET developers offshore before showing you our unique offshore development model that allows us to

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Microsourcing

JANUARY 8, 2025

Academic journal The Conversation did not hold its punches when it recently turned its attention to a crisis engulfing the healthcare sector. Beneath a headline alluding to the elephant in the room, the reports authors declared excess workload was a root cause of what they declared a healthcare system in collapse.

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Intelligent Sourcing

JANUARY 7, 2025

Over the past year, Ive taken calls from women Ive mentoredformerly incarcerated and working hard to rebuild their lives. These are the moments that remind me why I do this […] The post When Second Chances Are Denied, Everyone Loses appeared first on Intelligent Sourcing.

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Perficient Digital Transformation

JANUARY 8, 2025

Its difficult, in the consulting services industry, to explain the requirement for existence of a core thought leadership group to augment the sales and marketing teams that are tasked with collection of logos. In todays hypercompetitive and fast evolving marketplace, the lines between thought leadership and sales are increasingly intertwined… Thought leadership, when done right, isnt just about looking and talking smart (though thats nice).

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Everest Group

JANUARY 13, 2025

Virtual Private Cloud (VPC)-as-a-Service offers secure, scalable, and customizable cloud environments tailored to business needs.

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Aspirant

JANUARY 7, 2025

When we think about the delegation of authority, we often think about pushing tasks or work to our team members. But metaphorically, its taking something currently on your plate, by choice or circumstance, and moving it to one of your team members plates.

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inDinero

JANUARY 13, 2025

Running an LLC or startup means wearing many hats, and learning how to track business expenses may not be the most exciting one. But with a bit of forethought, you can create a system that saves you time, money, and headaches. In this article, well teach you how to track business expenses in a way thats simple to learn and easily fits into your routine.

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SPD Load

JANUARY 10, 2025

Looking to energize your team and create a workplace where everyone feels appreciated? Employee recognition is the secret ingredient to boosting morale. The post 10 Employee Recognition Programs & How to Use Them To Boost Workplace Culture first appeared on SpdLoad.

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Perficient Digital Transformation

JANUARY 9, 2025

MuleSoft and Boomi are two popular businesses that provide reliable solutions for integrating devices, data, and apps in the constantly changing field of enterprise integration. Every platform has distinct characteristics and advantages that make it appropriate for various company requirements. To help you make a wise choice, we will examine the key features and elements of Boomi and MuleSoft in this blog.

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Everest Group

JANUARY 10, 2025

Discover Everest Group's report on Gen AI adoption, exploring how businesses leverage generative AI to innovate and enhance operations.

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Speaker: Joe Sharpe and James Carlson

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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Capgemini

JANUARY 14, 2025

Energy management the challenge and the destination Sanjeev Gupta Oct 15, 2024 Facebook Linkedin In this two-part series, Sanjeev Gupta assesses how organizations can ensure their buildings meet sustainability targets while being cost-efficient at the same time. An Energy Command Center could be the answer Commercial buildings have a dark secret; they are among the planets worst climate offenders.

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The Global Small Business Blog

JANUARY 7, 2025

iStock/shutter_m How do you keep up in this fast-paced world? To help you stay ahead of the curve, my esteemed colleague, long-time small business journalist and small business advocate Rieva Lesonsky ( [link] ) tapped into the expertise of seasoned small business experts and leaders [I, Laurel Delaney, am lucky to be one of them] and created a series of articles to share the vital trends and actionable insights that will empower you to thrive in this ever-changing entrepreneurial world.

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Groove Technology

JANUARY 8, 2025

Digital transformation is no longer an unfamiliar or vague concept. As the global economy shifts towards digitalization, it has become an essential requirement for businesses to maintain competitiveness and drive growth. Benefits of Digital Transformation Enhancing Operational Efficiency: The application of digital technology optimizes operations such as warehouse management, supply chains, and human resources.

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Perficient Digital Transformation

JANUARY 8, 2025

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Advertiser: ZoomInfo

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