The Global Small Business Blog

MAY 24, 2024

©iStock/CHALLA The chiefs of Korea’s largest business groups gathered with President Yoon Suk Yeol to garner support for small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in their overseas expansion efforts in an annual meeting on Thursday. President Yoon presided over this year’s conference of SMEs held on the front lawn of the presidential office in central Seoul, joined by Samsung Electronics Chairman Lee Jae-yong, LG Group Chairman Koo Kwang-mo and Hanwha Group Vice Chairman Kim Dong-kwan.

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Groove Technology

MAY 24, 2024

Introduction In the dynamic landscape of modern business, companies often face the challenge of meeting their evolving staffing needs. Two popular strategies to address this issue are staff augmentation and quiet hiring. Understanding these approaches is essential for making informed decisions that align with your company's goals and culture. This article delves into the nuances of staff augmentation and quiet hiring, providing a comprehensive comparison to help you choose the best strategy fo

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IBM Business Partners

MAY 24, 2024

The exchange of securities between parties is a critical aspect of the financial industry that demands high levels of security and efficiency. Triparty repo dealing systems, central to these exchanges, require seamless and secure communication across different platforms. The Clearing Corporation of India Limited (CCIL) recently recommended (link resides outside ibm.com) IBM® MQ as the messaging software requirement for all its members to manage the triparty repo dealing system.

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Eclaro

MAY 24, 2024

Collaboration, communication, community—as much as we love alliteration at ECLARO, we have an even greater appreciation for the power of coming together to work toward a common goal, of sharing ideas and information in an open, engaged environment, of creating and building community. So it was with great pleasure that we took part in the IAOP (International Association of Outsourcing Professionals) OWS24 summit this past week.

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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

MAY 24, 2024

How will the EU AI Act impact the financial services sector, and how should enterprises and service providers structure their compliance activities? Read on to learn about what this new legislation means for financial services firms looking to implement AI tools, or get in touch to understand the direct impact on your specific business. In recent years, the rapid advancements in artificial intelligence — in particular, generative AI — have revolutionized various sectors, including financial serv

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Unosquare

MAY 24, 2024

After I spent an entire afternoon banging my head against the preverbal office wall, I FINALLY figured out how to deploy a worker process in Heroku when using a docker container. A bit of background: our team has a Ruby on Rails app that’s deployed using Heroku’s “container” stack. This approach is nice because our app has several custom Linux tools like FFMPEG that are much easier to specify and deploy using a Dockerfile instead of Heroku buildpacks.

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Working Solutions Outsourcing

MAY 24, 2024

In the dynamic and ever-growing pet industry, understanding spending habits and the pivotal role of exceptional customer service is essential for success. Annual spending on pets in the U.S. reached a staggering $147 billion in 2023, with both dog and cat owners investing an average of around $1500 per year.

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Perficient Digital Transformation

MAY 24, 2024

It was fantastic discussing solutions and opportunities around GenAI with many of you at Google NEXT last month. The landscape of business transformation has leveled up, and it’s incumbent upon all of us to be conscientious of the value of these amazing new products, while tempering our expectations of the outcomes as we explore these new solutions.

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Intugo

MAY 24, 2024

Why You Should Consider Outsourced Accounting Services Are you considering outsourced accounting services for your business? Because of the increasing complexity of financial management, many companies are turning to outsourced solutions to streamline their accounting processes and to focus on their core activities. Accordingly, this article explores why you should consider outsourcing.

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Perficient Digital Transformation

MAY 24, 2024

Building Genuine Connections in a Global Workplace In the ever-evolving landscape of the modern workplace, where collaboration often transcends geographical boundaries and time zones, the importance of fostering genuine human connection cannot be overstated. At Perficient, we recognize the value of cultivating a strong sense of community and belonging among our Global Community of colleagues, regardless of their location.

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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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Paysquare

MAY 24, 2024

Employee payroll administration that is effective and accurate is critical for maintaining both employee happiness and regulatory compliance, in addition to ensuring that business operations run smoothly. It takes attention to detail to manage employee financial records, including salary, bonuses, deductions, and net pay. Payroll regulations must be followed strictly to avoid major legal repercussions.

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Global Expansion

MAY 24, 2024

Growing organizations seek international expansion to increase revenue, diversify their customer base, and access talent. Today, many understand that global recruitment is an opportunity to gain a new diverse pool of talent. However, they must comply with the different labor laws where they wish to operate and hire employees.

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Everest Group

MAY 24, 2024

The wealth management industry has evolved over the years, transitioning from reputation-driven models to technology-led advisory services. Read on to uncover how wealth management firms can develop a digital blueprint to navigate the next digital frontier and better serve their clients in an increasingly hybrid and personalized landscape. Get in touch to discuss further.

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Perficient Digital Transformation

MAY 24, 2024

What a great week at Connections 2024 in Chicago! There were so many great sessions and announcements to be excited about. I wanted to write about two of the lesser known, but albeit very important features of Data Cloud and how they work together: Data Graphs and Query Editor ! In the fast-paced world of customer relationship management (CRM), Salesforce Data Cloud stands out as a robust platform that empowers businesses to harness the full potential of their data.

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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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