The Global Small Business Blog

AUGUST 26, 2024

©iStock/Darwel What's affecting me, my clients, my colleagues and other global small business owners: What are tariffs and why are they rising ? What every multinational company should know about…implementing an international compliance program ( Part II ). Quote of the week: "Many economists and industry experts agree that the United States faces unfair competition and artificially low prices that have damaged the domestic steel industry.

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Zinnov

AUGUST 26, 2024

We’ve all experienced the frustration of using clunky customer service chatbots or receiving irrelevant product recommendations. These everyday experiences highlight a broader challenge faced by businesses: the struggle to keep up with rapidly evolving technology and changing customer expectations. Enterprises across the globe are grappling with the need for Generative AI business transformation to revolutionize their operations.

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SEBPO

AUGUST 26, 2024

Core Values Spotlight Relationship-Centric Approach to Client Partnerships August 26, 2024 “One of the first things that stood out to me about SEBPO was one of our core values: value relationships over quick wins. I have seen that firsthand here. I am so glad I made the decision to join the team because my personal goals and values align with SEBPO’s,” says Petra M.

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NoonDalton

AUGUST 26, 2024

As the business landscape becomes increasingly competitive, companies of all sizes are searching for ways to streamline operations, reduce costs, and focus on core activities that drive growth. Among the myriad of functions that can be outsourced, accounting services stand out as one of the most impactful. In 2024, accounting continues to lead the charge as the most outsourced business function among small businesses in the U.S., with 37% of companies opting to hand over their financial operatio

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Everest Group

AUGUST 26, 2024

Digital Commerce Services PEAK Matrix® Assessment The digital commerce landscape is evolving rapidly due to the surge in online shopping, the growth of new channels, and rapid technological advances. Enterprises’ growing adaption to evolving customer expectations drives the demand for integrated and seamless digital commerce experiences. The increasing composable commerce adoption enables businesses to customize their solutions with best-of-breed tools, offering flexibility and scalability.

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Paysquare

AUGUST 26, 2024

Introduction of Leave Management System While work is important for financial strength, we also need to recover and rejuvenate our physical and mental health at regular intervals so we may function better and continue to offer our services to the organization. All businesses, big and small, have a leave management system in place that has been pre-set with guidelines on how, when, and how many leaves an employee may take during his period of service in the organization.

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Airswift

AUGUST 26, 2024

Reference letters are not a thing of the past. Occasionally, you may even need to request a written reference letter to keep on file. While this is not common practice, it is bound to happen at some stage in your career.

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Perficient Digital Transformation

AUGUST 26, 2024

Sitecore Headless Next.Js SDK recently brought the feature that makes it possible to have multiple websites from Sitecore content tree being served by the same rendering hoist JSS application. It uses Next.js Middleware to serve the correct Sitecore site based on the incoming hostname. Why and When to Use the Multisite Add-on The Multisite Add-on is particularly useful in scenarios where multiple sites share common components or when there is a need to centralize the rendering logic.

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Airswift

AUGUST 26, 2024

Source: Moostocker/iStock Remember these engineering interview tips to ace your next job interview No matter your background or career level, job interviews are always a challenging and nerve-wracking part of the job application process. Even if you’ve worked in the technical industries for decades, it’s well worth preparing yourself for every possible question and curveball your interview could throw at you.

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Perficient Digital Transformation

AUGUST 26, 2024

Generic travel brochures and one-size-fits-all itineraries are becoming less prevalent in today’s travel and tourism industry. Travelers crave truly unique experiences, and the industry is responding with a powerful tool: data. By harnessing the power of data and personalization, travel companies are unlocking a new era of customer engagement, satisfaction, and loyalty.

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SPD Load

AUGUST 26, 2024

Every year, doctors in the US lose about $125 billion because of poor billing, an Equifax study reveals. These losses happen because. The post Efficient Medical Billing Software: Creating Solutions for Error-Free Claims first appeared on SpdLoad.

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Perficient Digital Transformation

AUGUST 26, 2024

The Power Platform Community Conference 2024 in Las Vegas is fast approaching, and it’s shaping up to be one of the most impactful events of the year for anyone involved in digital transformation. Whether you’re a seasoned professional or just getting started with Microsoft’s Power Platform, this conference offers unparalleled opportunities to learn, connect, and grow.

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Go4Customer

AUGUST 26, 2024

The technological development is continuously advancing at a faster pace, and this has greatly transformed the way organizations communicate with their clients. Such a model is far cry from the conventional customer support avenues ? today?s customers expect quick and real-time attention to their needs. Such a shift has led to the emergence of what can be referred to as the digital concierge, which is arguably the most effec.

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Ivemsa

AUGUST 26, 2024

Manufacturing in Mexico has experienced quite a surge in growth over the past decade, thanks to a combination of factors. The trade war between the U.S. and China motivated many manufacturers to consider diversifying their portfolio or completely moving operations from China to Mexico to avoid retaliatory tariffs. Additionally, the trade bloc between the U.S., Mexico, and Canada has continued to strengthen, encouraging renewed interest in nearshoring to Mexico.

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Go4Customer

AUGUST 26, 2024

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