The Global Small Business Blog

SEPTEMBER 27, 2024

©iStock/Nuthawut Somsuk Since launching Walmart Luminate, a comprehensive data analytics product suite, Walmart has successfully aided in optimizing retail strategies – from product assortment to product development – leveling the playing field for suppliers of all sizes. Today, 90% of Walmart's largest suppliers have signed up for a Walmart Luminate Charter subscription , and some of their smaller suppliers account for approximately 50% of our total subscriptions.

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Groove Technology

SEPTEMBER 27, 2024

Outsourcing offers significant advantages, including cost savings, access to specialized skills, and accelerated time-to-market. A Deloitte study found that 59% of businesses cite cost-cutting as a primary reason for outsourcing. However, communication barriers, quality control issues, and data security risks must be managed carefully. According to Precedence Research, the global IT outsourcing market is projected to reach $1.149 billion by 2032, highlighting its growing importance.

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The Global Small Business Blog

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024

©iStock/Drazen Zigic Are you a remarkably good leader or someone who just nitpicks and thinks that is leadership? Leadership comes in many shapes and sizes, its qualities are subtle. While we think we know many of the leadership qualities that make great leaders, and even practice them, here are twelve simple signs that show you're a remarkably good leader.

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Redial

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

In an era where efficiency and innovation drive success, the automotive industry has found a strong ally in Business Process Outsourcing (BPO). Outsourcing key processes allows automakers and automotive suppliers to focus on core competencies while improving efficiency, cost management, and customer service. Let’s explore how BPO is transforming the automotive industry and the specific benefits it offers. 1.

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Speaker: Joe Sharpe and James Carlson

Running a small business is no small feat. Payroll management, in particular, can be one of the most time-consuming and complex parts of that equation. Yet, businesses that crack the code on streamlining these processes often discover not just savings, but new avenues for growth. Our expert speakers will share actionable insights and real-world examples of how businesses have reduced overhead and improved payroll efficiency.

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31 West

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

In today’s data-driven world, securing your information is more crucial than ever. A staggering 60% of small businesses close within six months of a data breach, highlighting the urgent need for robust backup and recovery solutions. Additionally, ransomware attacks have surged by 300% in recent years, underscoring the risk to your valuable data.

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Perficient Digital Transformation

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

The energy was electric last week as thousands of attendees invaded MGM Grand along the Las Vegas Strip for the 3rd Annual Power Platform Community Conference (PPCC24). From groundbreaking announcements to new features unveiled during keynotes from Microsoft’s Charles Lamanna, Corporate Vice President of Business Industry and Copilot, and Jeff Teper, President of Apps and Platforms, PPCC24 offered an electrifying three days of innovation and collaboration.

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Wirtek

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

Wirtek has secured a major contract with Danish real estate giant, Port of Aalborg Real Estate, driving its Clean Energy strategy forward. This deal, following Wirtek’s acquisition of Seluxit assets, accelerates its strategic expansion into the sector, delivering full-service solutions that include both hardware and subscription-based software services.

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Airswift

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

What is microlearning? Microlearning is completely reshaping how we learn in the workplace. By offering bite-sized, targeted content, it helps us to stay ahead, close knowledge gaps, and boost performance. This makes it perfect for building skills quickly without the hassle of time-consuming (and often draggy) training sessions.

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Perficient Digital Transformation

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

As we dive into the amazing capabilities of Optimizely One , let’s shine a spotlight on the Optimizely Data Platform (ODP). This simple tool unifies all your customer data in one place, making segmentation and personalization a breeze for your marketing team. With ODP, you’ll gain a complete view of your customers’ interactions and behaviors, empowering you to create personalized experiences, optimize your email marketing campaigns, and make smarter, data-driven decisions.

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The Global Small Business Blog

SEPTEMBER 21, 2024

©2024 Laurel J. Delaney. All rights reserved. “Let yourself be silently drawn by the strange pull of what you really love. It will not lead you astray.” – Rumi [Super moon photographed by Laurel Delaney (self-portrait) on 9/19/24 in Rogers Park, Chicago, Illinois.

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Diversity and inclusion are crucial for building a strong and innovative workforce. Discover how AI technology can revolutionize your hiring process and drive diversity in your organization. Explore over 10 ways AI recruiting tools can help you identify a wider pool of candidates, enhance communication strategies, and eliminate unconscious bias. Embrace the future of recruitment and create a more diverse and inclusive workplace with AI technology.

Groove Technology

SEPTEMBER 27, 2024

Outsourcing software development involves contracting out the creation, maintenance, and evolution of software applications to external providers, often in different countries. This practice has become increasingly popular as businesses seek to optimize costs and access global talent pools. The global landscape of software development outsourcing is diverse and dynamic, with 11 top countries emerging as prime destinations: Australia, Poland, Ukraine, Romania, Hungary, Vietnam, India, China, Phil

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inDinero

SEPTEMBER 21, 2024

Streamlining Nonprofit Financial Management To streamline financial management for your nonprofit, start by standardizing financial policies to guarantee consistency and transparency. Align budgeting with your organizational goals by engaging stakeholders and monitoring budget performance regularly. Conduct monthly and quarterly financial reviews to identify discrepancies and foster fiscal responsibility.

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Intelligent Management Inc.

SEPTEMBER 27, 2024

This post about the Theory of Constraints is by Dr. Giovanni Siepe who was educated as a physicist. The Theory of Constraints can be defined in several ways. We might call it a Theory of Flow, or a Finite Resource Management Theory, or a Synchronization Theory. These definitions are all correct. However, if we want to give an all-encompassing definition, probably the most complete one would surprise many people and that would be the Theory of Constraints is a Theory of the Use of Language.

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The Hackett Group

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

Latest Report Shows Digital World Class ® Procurement Organizations Will Experience 54% Productivity Boost and 47% Cost Reduction Miami, FL – September 26, 2024 – According to new research from The Hackett Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: HCKT), Digital World Class ® procurement organizations can expect staff productivity to increase by 54% and process costs to be cut by 47% with the adoption of generative artificial intelligence (Gen AI).

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The first report from Gallagher’s 2024 US Workforce Trends Report Series, includes data from 3,500+ employers who participated in the 2024 US Benefits Strategy & Benchmarking Survey. The report provides benchmarks for benefits, HR and people strategies to help organizations thrive. Organizations continue to rank retention as the top priority for HR, and second highest for operations.

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The Global Small Business Blog

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

©iStock/ake1150sb For Asia-Pacific CPGs, international growth is more critical than ever due to maturing domestic markets. Fortunately, the growing popularity of Asian culture enhances their chances of success. As growth in domestic markets slows, Asian companies must expand internationally to keep thriving. They are also wrestling with numerous strategic questions, including: Which markets should we enter first?

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Groove Technology

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

Software development has become a critical component of this evolution, enabling companies to streamline operations, enhance customer experiences, and gain a competitive edge. However, many organizations, particularly SMEs and large enterprises, face challenges in maintaining an in-house development team that can keep up with rapidly changing technologies and market demands.

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Everest Group

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024

Understanding HCP preferences in a digital world To quote Walt Disney, “Whatever you do, do it well. Do it so well that when people see you do it, they will want to come back and see you do it again, and they will want to bring others and show them how well you do what you do.” This couldn’t be more relevant in today’s fiercely competitive world. In the Life Sciences industry, success isn’t just about pitching products—it’s about delivering experiences that align with what the HCPs truly want.

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Perficient Digital Transformation

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024

In the latest episode of the “What If? So What?” podcast, Ron Gaines, senior manager of marketing technology and analytics at Sunbelt Rentals, joins us to discuss the company’s approach to driving customer success. Ron shares how Sunbelt Rentals is committed to ensuring that every interaction delivers real value to the customer. Ron highlights the importance of aligning sales and marketing efforts to provide a seamless and consistent customer experience.

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Can you guess why top-tier companies place such a high emphasis on diversity? Because a successful business mirrors the world around it. Diverse companies create empowering environments and are 35% more likely to financially outperform their peers. This new guide offers strategic insights to build a vibrant, diverse, and innovative workforce. Learn to assess your current workforce, understand demographics, and identify barriers to inclusivity.

ScaleHub

SEPTEMBER 27, 2024

In Germany’s health system, service providers like NOVENTI facilitate the billing & clearing between pharmacies, care providers, and health insurers — processes driven by millions of documents. Speed and accuracy are key, as their customers aren’t paid until prescriptions and referrals are processed and reconciled with insurance providers. NOVENTI enlisted ScaleHub’s collective intelligence solution to support and relieve their staff amidst several document processing challenges.

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The Global Small Business Blog

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024

©iStock/AlxeyPnferov What's affecting me, my clients, my colleagues and other global small business owners: eBay publishes a new report on European Union (EU) small business exporting. Direct access to report can be found here. How weather and other factors are impacting fruit exports from Peru. Quote of the week: “When I returned to the United States after three years of World War II service, my total assets consisted of one wife, one small daughter, $276 in the bank, and an idea.

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Groove Technology

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

In today's rapidly evolving digital landscape, businesses across Australia, the UK, and Europe increasingly rely on custom software solutions to maintain their competitive edge. Many companies, from SMEs with 50-200 employees to large enterprises with over 200 staff, find themselves at a crossroads regarding software development strategies. The traditional approach of building and maintaining an in-house development team has long been the go-to solution for many organizations.

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SPD Load

SEPTEMBER 27, 2024

You have come up with a great software project idea that will level up your business operations. That’s great! But, before kicking. The post Agile Discovery Process: Everything You Should Know first appeared on SpdLoad.

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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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Perficient Digital Transformation

SEPTEMBER 27, 2024

In today’s rapidly evolving world, the importance of inclusivity and equality cannot be overstated, especially in healthcare. One area that often goes overlooked is the need for accommodating auditory disabilities. By integrating principles of universal design, we can create healthcare environments that are accessible and equitable for everyone, regardless of their hearing abilities.

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Everest Group

SEPTEMBER 27, 2024

As we stand on the brink of a new technological era, the rise of AI is reshaping our interactions with the digital world. The rapid proliferation of AI has intensified the demand for scalable, high-performance computing resources, in the process exposing the limitations of traditional infrastructure. Enterprises are now seeking significant upgrades and expansions to their traditional information technology (IT) infrastructure, in order to keep up with the rising demands of AI workloads.

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The Global Small Business Blog

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

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Groove Technology

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

Many businesses today, from SMEs to large enterprises, are under increasing pressure to deliver innovative software solutions that meet market demands and customer expectations. With technology evolving rapidly, staying competitive requires more than just in-house capabilities. Software development is key to business success, but managing this process internally often comes with significant challenges in terms of cost, time, and resources.

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Grow your startup beyond borders and boundaries. Global expansion is the ultimate goal for many startup founders. However, to successfully enter new markets and grow internationally, you need a sound and scalable global recruitment strategy. In this eBook, you’ll discover how you can gain a competitive edge over your business rivals through the latest technology, harnessing global contractors, and using a global employment platform.

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SPD Load

SEPTEMBER 27, 2024

Software development outsourcing has been around for a while, and the market is only growing. In fact, the IT offshoring market size. The post Should a Startup Outsource Its Software Development in 2024? first appeared on SpdLoad.

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Perficient Digital Transformation

SEPTEMBER 27, 2024

In the rapidly evolving landscape of digital transformation, businesses are constantly seeking innovative ways to enhance their operations and gain a competitive edge. While Generative AI (GenAI) has been the hot topic since OpenAI introduced ChatGPT to the public in November 2022, a new evolution of the technology is emerging that promises to revolutionize how businesses operate: Agentic AI.

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Globalization Partners

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

As more companies eye global markets, Chief Legal Officers (CLOs) now find themselves at the epicenter of critical decisions that can make or break a company's global expansion efforts. The promise of new markets, diverse talent pools, and expanded revenue streams can be enticing, but growing beyond geographical borders requires careful planning across teams.

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Everest Group

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

Dear AR friends, In a few short weeks my colleagues and I will attend and sponsor the Spotlight AR Summit 2024 in Kansas City. I hope to see many of you there! Come look for the Everest Group table and say hello. I’ll be joined by a few of your favorite analysts, Chirajeet (CJ) Sengupta and Abhishek Singh. Now is the time to contact any of us to set up- time to meet in KC!

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