The Global Small Business Blog

MAY 26, 2023

©iStock/Caiaimage/Martin You can establish a presence in a new and unfamiliar market yourself by setting up a local entity. Alternatively, you can partner with a Professional Employer Organization (PEO) to expand into the new market far more quickly with less risk and without needing a full-fledged local presence. Here are some tips to help you decide whether a local entity or PEO is right for your business's global expansion.

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Groove Technology

MAY 26, 2023

Introduction React Native is an open-source framework for building mobile apps using JavaScript and React. It allows you to create high-performance, native apps for both iOS and Android platforms from a single codebase. Android Studio, on the other hand, is an Integrated Development Environment (IDE) designed specifically for Android app development.

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Velocity Global

MAY 26, 2023

International staffing is a necessary piece to your global expansion puzzle. Moving into a new market requires hiring local employees to effectively and efficiently assist with growth. But global market expansion isn’t the only reason companies embrace international staffing. Today’s connected digital world has opened businesses up to global talent pools, allowing companies to recruit and hire the right people for the job—regardless of location.

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Global Expansion

MAY 26, 2023

Global expansion is many businesses’ ultimate goal, but it can become prohibitively expensive if not executed correctly. But no matter which market a company targets, successfully navigating global compliance is difficult yet necessary—and the financial penalties for non-compliance are high, and damage to an organization's reputation can be terminal.

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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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IBM Business Partners

MAY 26, 2023

Cloud is transforming the way life sciences organizations are doing business. Cloud computing offers the potential to redefine and personalize customer relationships, transform and optimize operations, improve governance and transparency, and expand business agility and capability. Leading life science companies are leveraging cloud for innovation around operational, revenue and business models.

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Perficient Digital Transformation

MAY 26, 2023

Welcome back to our ongoing series on assistive technologies! In our previous post, we began our exploration of these incredible innovations and their impact on the lives of individuals with disabilities. In this second part, we will continue our journey, shedding light on additional types of assistive technologies that have revolutionized accessibility and independence.

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Perficient Digital Transformation

MAY 26, 2023

Communication is a fundamental aspect of human interaction, allowing us to express our thoughts, needs, and emotions. However, for individuals with speech or language impairments, this basic form of connection can be challenging. In such cases, Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) devices emerge as powerful tools, empowering individuals to overcome communication barriers and engage with the world on their terms.

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Global Expansion

MAY 26, 2023

The UK is a country with a vibrant economy and diverse culture. If you are looking to do business internationally, the UK is a fantastic choice. In 2021, it was listed as the fifth-largest economy in the world, with a nominal GDP of $3.19 trillion. While the country left the European Union in 2020, its strength in business has remained.

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Perficient Digital Transformation

MAY 26, 2023

Douglas Stewart, principal of healthcare and life sciences, is utilizing his 20 years of healthcare experience to solve our clients’ needs with the best solutions to their most complex challenges. We recently connected to discuss how he came to join the Perficient team. I loved hearing more about his background in the healthcare space and what he values most about Perficient’s company culture.

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Ivemsa

MAY 26, 2023

Despite unprecedented difficulty over the past few years, maquiladoras in Mexico have continued to thrive. In March 2023, Mexico reported a low 2.4% unemployment rate, and compared to 2022, international sales in Tijuana reached a growth rate of 12.5%, totaling $37.8B USD. The continual growth illustrates the initial purpose of the maquiladora when it originated in 1960.

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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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Perficient Digital Transformation

MAY 26, 2023

How will AI impact digital experience platforms and the online experience? We’ve all had bad sales experiences … dealing with a slick seller trying to make his quota. The classic used car salesman comes to mind pretty quickly. They are impatient, motivated only by money, lacking awareness of our needs and values, they are selling a product they know little about, and do not have the knowledge or motivation to steer us into making a decision that will best suit our needs.

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Ivemsa

MAY 26, 2023

Nearshoring to Mexico has become a go-to strategy for many as more companies are expanding their portfolio and setting their sights on what Mexico has to offer. According to the Wall Street Journal, foreign direct investment (FDI) in Mexico is at the highest it’s been in the past decade. In the first part of 2022, $32 billion of FDI was reported, with $11 billion contributed by manufacturing alone.

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Planergy Software

MAY 26, 2023

Clients and results More Customers We saved more than $1 million on our spend in the first year and just recently identified an opportunity to save about $10,000 every month on recurring expenses with Planergy. Cristian Maradiaga King Ocean Book a Live Demo Download a free copy of "Preparing Your AP Department For The Future", to learn: How to transition from paper and excel to eInvoicing.

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Zinnov

MAY 26, 2023

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Advertiser: Paycor

The HR industry is changing. Did you know… 1. There will be 4M more jobs than workers by 2033 ( BLS ). 2. For 84% of workers, flexibility is a top priority ( FlexJobs ). 3. 75% of employees have used AI at work ( CFO.com ). It’s time to meet the moment! Use Paycor’s guide to design a blueprint for success.

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Everest Group

MAY 26, 2023

In today’s ever-evolving threat landscape, Generative Artificial Intelligence (GAI) is becoming an increasingly popular technology tool to defend against sophisticated cyberattacks. Read on to learn about the latest investments in GAI-powered security products, the potential benefits and drawbacks, and the ramifications for the cybersecurity workforce and industry.

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SPD Load

MAY 26, 2023

Website traffic is important to a company’s success in today’s digital market. A steady stream of visitors boosts not only online visibility.

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