The Global Small Business Blog

APRIL 4, 2025

iStock/Wirestock Get a glimpse of what NY Times columnist Thomas L. Friedman has to say in, " I Just Saw the Future. It Was Not in America." It would take years for American car companies to replace the global supply chains they depend on and make everything in America. Even Tesla has to import some parts. With the new era of protectionism, consumers will pay more and have less choice.

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Premier BPO

APRIL 4, 2025

Rising operating costs continue to challenge even the most financially stable healthcare providers. While early 2024 showed modest margin recoverymedian margins rising to 1.2% from -0.5% expenses remain stubborn. Operating costs increased nearly 7% year-over-year, driven by wage inflation, staffing gaps, and regulatory overhead. 1 Billing errors cost hospitals billions annually, leading to claim denials, delayed reimbursements, and even legal issues.

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Everest Group

APRIL 4, 2025

Sustainability has become a business imperative and as regulations tighten and market expectations evolve, enterprises must adapt quickly. Join this webinar as Everest Group experts unpack the latest trends shaping the ESG and sustainability technology and services landscape for 2025 and into 2026. Well explore key regulatory developments, emerging enterprise priorities, provider tactics, a data-driven approach to refining strategies, and practical examples of adoption in areas like sustainable

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The Hackett Group

APRIL 4, 2025

New report shows 50% of leaderstesting Gen AI tobuild resilient, agile supply chainsas urgency grows MIAMI April 4, 2025 The Hackett Group , Inc. (NASDAQ: HCKT), a leading generative artificial intelligence (Gen AI) strategic consultancy and executive advisory firm, released findings from its 2025 Key Issues Study, revealing how AI is poised to reshape supply chains.

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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?

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Everest Group

APRIL 4, 2025

Register on LinkedIn As the healthcare landscape rapidly evolves , the payment integrity market is undergoing a dynamic transformation. Join us for a thought-provoking LinkedIn Live session as we explore the changing dynamics of payment integrity. Well dive into why more payers are leaning toward pre-payment strategies over conventional post-payment recovery , how organizations are approaching sourcing decisions , and what capabilities are topping the list when evaluating payment integrity partn

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Wirtek

APRIL 4, 2025

On April 1, 2025, Wirtek participated in theIndustrial Applications with 5G eventpart of the IoT & Wireless Club u nder the Nordic IoT Center, which Wirtek is a member of. Hosted by FORCE Technology and Pedab, the event featured insights from industry leaders, including Maersk, Verizon, Nokia, Alcatel-Lucent Enterprise , and TDC Erhverv , focusing on how 5G is transforming industrial operations.

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Perficient Digital Transformation

APRIL 4, 2025

My dad generally does not have a very strong opinion about anything. His best reaction was when we went to see the Taj Mahal in Agra, India and he said “its good” Not someone who will applaud anything vociferously. When he heard about the whole manifestation spiel from my sister, he recommended us to read Psycho-Cybernetics by Dr Maxwell Maltz , a 1960s book he read as a young man that he says was amazing.

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McKinsey & Company

APRIL 4, 2025

In a year of uncertainty, discussions at Davos suggested that Asia has reason to be optimistic in 2025 and beyond, and could sit at the center of all geopolitical movements.

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Perficient Digital Transformation

APRIL 4, 2025

In Part 1 of this series, we learned about the importance of AWS and Pulumi. Now, lets explore the demo part in this practical session, which will create a service on AWS VPC by using Pulumi. Before We Start, Ensure You Have the Following AWS Account with IAM permissions for resource creation Install Pulumi CLI: # curl -fsSL [link] | sh Install Python & Virtual Environment: # python3 -m venv venv # source venv/bin/activate # On Windows: venvScriptsactivate # pip install pulumi boto3 Configur

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Serigor Inc

APRIL 4, 2025

Hiring top tech talent is a growing challenge for businesses. With rapid technological advancements and an increasing demand for specialized skills, filling IT roles quickly is critical to main taining productivity and growth. However, traditional hiring methods can be slow, leading to missed opportunities and delayed projects. This is where an IT staffing agency comes in.

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Advertiser: ZoomInfo

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