The Global Small Business Blog

MARCH 18, 2024

©iStock/PeterHermesFurian What's affecting me, my clients, my colleagues and other global small business owners: Why are the Houthis attacking the Red Sea ships. The Red Sea shipping crisis: lessons for importers. The impacts of the Red Sea crisis. Quote of the week: "What’s happened right now is short-term chaos, and chaos leads to increased costs,” says Ryan Petersen, CEO of the supply chain management company Flexport.

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IBM Services

MARCH 18, 2024

New developments in renewable energy are making headlines and inspiring hope in communities worldwide, from a remote Arctic village working to harness solar and wind power under challenging conditions to a U.S. Air Force base planning an advanced, utility-scale geothermal power system. As much of the world grapples with mitigating the effects of climate change and global warming, innovation and advancements in renewable energy have emerged as a bright spot.

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Everest Group

MARCH 18, 2024

Unified Communication & Collaboration (UCC) Specialist Services As the hybrid workplace model solidifies its position as the new norm for enterprises, the demand for seamless communication and collaboration services continues to surge unabated. Enterprises strive to adapt to the ever-evolving Unified Communication and Collaboration (UCC) landscape.

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Perficient Digital Transformation

MARCH 18, 2024

Aloha Trailblazers! In any ecosystem, building flexible and reusable components is crucial to maintaining clean and efficient code. In Salesforce, Lightning Web Components (LWC) is also a robust framework. It empowers developers to create modern, high-performance web applications. A standout feature contributing to the enhanced reusability of components within LWC is the incorporation of slots.

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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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Everest Group

MARCH 18, 2024

Marketing Services Advances in technology such as generative AI and Web3, coupled with changing consumer preferences and dynamic macroeconomic conditions, have transformed the marketing landscape. As CMOs reassess their strategies, marketing service providers are also evolving, shifting from traditional offerings to strategic enablement of innovative solutions focused on Customer Experience (CX).

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NoonDalton

MARCH 18, 2024

A company’s diversity and openness are key factors in determining its strength. The concept of the “virtual team” has gained popularity as firms grow more accepting of developing technologies. Because of the cost savings, efficiency, and performance benefits of putting the finest people together, regardless of where they live, businesses have started to adapt to virtual teams.

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SEBPO

MARCH 18, 2024

AdWeek Social Media Week Total 0 0 0 0 April 9-11, 2024 Convene, New York City, NY AdWeek Social Media Week The social media landscape is constantly evolving. Today, it’s a learning resource, a communication vehicle, a relationship-builder, a collection of visibility platforms, and the place to build your brand narrative. And just like every other advancement, the more social media changes, the more challenges arise with it.

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Perficient Digital Transformation

MARCH 18, 2024

Introduction Automating tests might seem daunting at first, especially if you’re just dipping your toes into the world of testing. But fear not! Tools like the Katalon Platform Recorder extension are here to lend a helping hand, making the process much more approachable and user-friendly. Let’s dive into the ins and outs of the Katalon Platform Recorder and discover how it can simplify the journey of automation testing, particularly for beginners like yourself.

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NoonDalton

MARCH 18, 2024

Tech solutions outsourcing is steadily transforming how businesses scale, innovate, and stay ahead in the digital age. In a world where technology evolves at breakneck speed, the concept of outsourcing tech solutions has become not just an option, but a strategic necessity. Tech solutions outsourcing, at its core, is the practice of entrusting external service providers with specific tech-related tasks, projects, or services.

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Global Expansion

MARCH 18, 2024

Explore the current minimum wage in Ohio and how they impact workers & businesses. Learn about recent updates, legal requirements, & effects on employment.

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Regulations 52

Advertiser: ZoomInfo

Incorporating generative AI (gen AI) into your sales process can speed up your wins through improved efficiency, personalized customer interactions, and better informed decision- making. Gen AI is a game changer for busy salespeople and can reduce time-consuming tasks, such as customer research, note-taking, and writing emails, and provide insightful data analysis and recommendations.

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Global Expansion

MARCH 18, 2024

Learn what net pay is, how it's calculated, and why it matters. Discover key factors that influence net pay & how to optimize it for financial well-being.

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