The Global Small Business Blog

AUGUST 28, 2024

©iStock/1933bkk The U.S. Census Bureau, Department of Commerce, releases the report, A Profile of U.S. Importing and Exporting Companies, 2020-2021 (latest available report). This report provides information on identified U.S. companies and their known export or import value. Identified companies are enterprise-level companies that were successfully linked from import or export transaction records to the 2021 Business Register.

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Perficient Digital Transformation

AUGUST 28, 2024

This post is the first in a series of four about estimating project hours. Part 1: Sandbagging & Lowballing Coming Soon: Part 2: Dependencies & Creep Part 3: Assumptions & Uncertainty Part 4: The Emotional Conclusion Estimating is a precarious business – part science, a lot of guesswork, and a bit of psychic magic! The goal is to forecast the effort, time, and cost of a project with enough accuracy to avoid disaster.

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CGS Inc

AUGUST 28, 2024

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Perficient Digital Transformation

AUGUST 28, 2024

Perficient continues to make strategic investments to grow our global footprint. This is great for our clients because we span time zones, cultures and capabilities. However, it can present a challenge fostering a cohesive company culture and opportunities for colleagues to connect. That is why Perficient invests in its people by supporting Employee Resource Groups (ERGs), Special Interest Groups (SIGs), and Innovation Groups (IGs).

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The Scalers

AUGUST 28, 2024

So, you’ve decided to build or extend your tech team in another region. Wise choice, given the abundance of specialised engineers you can find in prominent tech hubs like Bangalore, India. In this article, we’ve dug into the data to identify the world’s seven most talent-rich software development countries today, which are listed and broken down below.

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Perficient Digital Transformation

AUGUST 28, 2024

Next-level personalization strategies will undoubtedly be a key topic at Salesforce’s largest event this year. Dreamforce is right around the corner taking place in San Francisco on September 17 to 19, and learning how to get the most out of your customer data with AI-powered tools is top of mind. Whether you’re attending in person or virtually, the conference boasts numerous opportunities to hear how some of the world’s largest brands are using data and AI to create personalized journeys and pr

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Paysquare

AUGUST 28, 2024

Payroll Management Best Practices i. Data Security In payroll management, data security is important to safeguard sensitive employee information such as salary details, bank account information, and personal identifiers. Best practices entail implementing robust data encryption methods, access controls, and regular security audits to prevent unauthorized access or data breaches.

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Everest Group

AUGUST 28, 2024

Recently, I had the opportunity to judge Accenture’s Healthtech Innovation Challenge. The focus was on AI and its applicability in healthcare. For me, what stood out among the many brilliant ideas was the question of how to price technology products for healthcare. The following is not only a summary of what I could glean from the many conversations I had on this topic but also advice for startup CEOs who aim to succeed in the healthcare technology space through a successful pricing strategy.

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CGS Inc

AUGUST 28, 2024

How to Get Started on AI and XR for Aviation Training Research continues to show that the adoption of AI into all aspects of aviation has a profound ability to support growth in the industry. Key to this is removing the human element that introduces errors and alleviating the tedious tasks that compromise safety. Blending AI and XR training in aviation education and skill development support straining, maintenance, manufacturing, flight operations, and based on our recent survey: reduces the n

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Perficient Digital Transformation

AUGUST 28, 2024

JavaScript is a language that has become an essential part of web development, powering everything from simple interactions to complex applications. One of the core concepts that every JavaScript developer eventually encounters is lexical scoping. But what exactly is lexical scoping, and why is it important? Let’s dive into this concept in a way that’s easy to understand, complete with examples, common pitfalls, and some handy debugging tips.

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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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Zinnov

AUGUST 28, 2024

Remember the first time you spoke to your phone and it understood you? Or when you saw an AI-generated artwork that looked indistinguishable from a human creation? These moments of innovation are becoming increasingly common as Artificial Intelligence (AI) integrates into our daily lives. AI isn’t just about impressive technological feats. It’s actively reshaping industries, transforming job markets, and challenging our understanding of creativity and intelligence.

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Perficient Digital Transformation

AUGUST 28, 2024

In modern web development, state management is a critical concept that can make or break the user experience. When building applications with Lightning Web Components (LWC), managing state effectively is essential to ensure your components work harmoniously. This two-part series will dive deep into state management in LWC, starting with the basics and local state management in Part 1.

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Intelligent Sourcing

AUGUST 28, 2024

Ryan Strategic Advisory is pleased to release its latest thought-leadership report, The American Nearshore: 2024. This document was written by Sean Goforth, Research Partner to Ryan Strategic Advisory, and a leading expert on all matters related to BPO in the American nearshore. This report is an annual sounding of where the outsourced contact center sector sits within […] The post Latest Research – The American Nearshore: 2024 appeared first on Intelligent Sourcing.

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Perficient Digital Transformation

AUGUST 28, 2024

In our ongoing exploration of UX in Universal Design, we turn our attention to a critical area of healthcare: supporting individuals with chronic conditions. Chronic conditions, such as diabetes, heart disease, and arthritis, require long-term management and frequent interaction with healthcare systems. Ensuring that these systems are accessible and user-friendly for individuals with chronic conditions is vital for improving their quality of life, health outcomes, and overall patient experience.

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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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Mercans

AUGUST 28, 2024

On the 16 th of August 2024, the President of India approved the 2024/25 Budget. The budget was presented by the Finance Minister on the 23 rd of July 2024. The Budget introduces new Income-tax slabs, rates, new deduction limits and employer contribution rates. See detailed changes below: Previous and new income-tax slabs for the new tax regime: Tax Slabs (Amounts in INR) Period 01-04-2023 31-03-2024 Period 01-04-2024 31-03-2025 Up to 300,000 Nil Nil 300,001 – 600,000 5% of excess over 300,000 -

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Perficient Digital Transformation

AUGUST 28, 2024

In our ongoing UX in Universal Design Series , we turn our attention to the vital intersection of chronic conditions and healthcare systems. Chronic conditions such as diabetes, heart disease, and arthritis require ongoing care and management, often necessitating frequent interaction with healthcare services. For individuals with chronic conditions, the usability and accessibility of these systems are crucial not just for convenience, but for their overall well-being and quality of life.

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Go4Customer

AUGUST 28, 2024

Outsourcing has been successfully implemented in the area, especially in the call centers; Delhi has become one of the leading centers of Business Process Outsourcing (BPO). For instance, the communication service industry in Delhi where the call center services base has increased in the last couple of years as basic call center services have blossomed to complex technical and telesales services.

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Perficient Digital Transformation

AUGUST 28, 2024

As healthcare evolves, the integration of telehealth and remote monitoring has become essential, particularly for managing chronic conditions. In our ongoing UX in Universal Design Series , we focus on how these technologies can be designed with Universal Design principles to support individuals with chronic conditions, ensuring that healthcare remains accessible, effective, and patient-centered.

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Everest Group

AUGUST 28, 2024

Generative artificial intelligence (AI) has disrupted the global market since its scaled capabilities were unveiled to the world by OpenAI at the end of 2022. Today, most enterprises either want to adopt this game-changing technology or are looking to build their own gen AI capabilities, but at what cost? Reach out to us to discuss this topic further with our expert analysts.

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Perficient Digital Transformation

AUGUST 28, 2024

With the 2024 Paris Summer Olympics now behind us, I pause for a moment to reflect on a time when the last summer games were held in Europe. The year was 2012, and the Olympics had just wrapped up in London, the queen had celebrated 60 years upon the throne, and in true royal fashion, I had just purchased the latest Ford Explorer. This Ford Explorer came in Triple Black with every feature including the latest version of sync with voice control.

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Perficient Digital Transformation

AUGUST 28, 2024

In this series, we’re talking about how your healthcare organization (HCO) can support caregivers who are caring for your patients and members and why it makes good business sense to do so. Remember, giving caregivers the resources and support they need leads to: More satisfied patients/members More conversions by showing your HCO’s value proposition Healthier patients/members by helping your patients/members adhere to their care plans Let’s review what the series has covered so far and will cov

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Perficient Digital Transformation

AUGUST 28, 2024

Software development requires testing as an essential component. It ensures that your code operates as intended and finds errors before being used in production. Test writing, meanwhile, can occasionally seem like a tedious task. Fortunately, this procedure may be accelerated and improved upon by using GitHub Copilot, an AI-powered coding assistant.

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HR leaders can use this calendar from Paycor to track important HR and payroll tax dates. The 2025 calendar includes: Tax filing dates Federal reporting deadlines Bank holidays Links to relevant tax forms …and more! Get your 2025 HR calendar today!

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Perficient Digital Transformation

AUGUST 28, 2024

Google Cloud Platform (GCP), offered by Google, provides a broad spectrum of cloud computing solutions. It includes modular services across computing, data storage, analytics, and machine learning, supported by a suite of management tools. GCP stands out as a leading public cloud provider, providing a flexible array of computing services ranging from data management to web and video delivery, enhanced with advanced AI and machine learning functionalities.

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Perficient Digital Transformation

AUGUST 28, 2024

Google Cloud Pub/Sub is a fully managed messaging service on Google Cloud Platform, facilitating asynchronous communication between applications in real time. Google Cloud Platform serves as the foundation for creating, enabling, and utilizing all Google Cloud services. This includes managing APIs, enabling billing, managing collaborators, and configuring permissions for Google Cloud resources.

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