The Global Small Business Blog

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

©iStock/Suphanat Khumsap What's affecting me, my clients, my colleagues and other global small business owners: The world has undergone a transformation in the structure of the global economy – known as "globalization." This commentary examines the why and how behind it all. The global economy's 200-year growth spurt – and what comes next. Quote of the week: “Globalization for a startup is exciting; you have to learn so fast about the different cultures of the world." – Adam Neumann Marriott Int

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Groove Technology

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

Many companies, especially SMEs and large enterprises, face increasing demand for software solutions to support their business operations. However, building and maintaining an in-house software development team can be costly and time-consuming. Software development outsourcing offers a flexible and cost-effective alternative. Despite its advantages, navigating the world of software development outsourcing can be daunting.

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Airswift

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

How to prepare for a virtual interview? Due to the global COVID-19 pandemic and social distancing measures, many industries are hiring online. According to research by Handshake, 89% of employers are conducting their job interviews online.

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Everest Group

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

Conference Everest Group Engage September 30 – October 2, 2024 | Dallas, Texas The Pragmatic Edge: Designing Your Future Technology, the economy, and workplace cultures are creating a dizzying array of fundamental challenges that keep many of today’s business leaders on their heels in reaction mode. This has never been truer for business leaders like you.

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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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Perficient Digital Transformation

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

Rich text editors are essential for many web applications, allowing users to format text, add links, and even insert media directly into their content. Quill.js is a powerful, customizable open-source editor that integrates seamlessly with modern frameworks like Vue.js. This tutorial will walk us through the steps to set up and integrate Quill.js in a Vue.js project to create a dynamic rich text editor.

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Everest Group

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

In recent years, Global Capability Centers (GCCs) / Global In-house Centers (GICs) have experienced a remarkable surge in popularity amongst enterprises worldwide, with headlines frequently highlighting the establishment of new GCCs across various regions. In 2023 alone, over three hundred GCCs were set up in offshore and nearshore locations, and this trend is expected to continue in the near future.

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Paysquare

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

Payroll and human resources are two very important departments in a business that have important responsibilities in any business. Payroll is sometimes confused with HR. The HR handles hiring, setting compensation, and providing incentives to staff members, whereas payroll calculates the salaries, implements all deductibles, etc., and then disburses to the employees.

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Perficient Digital Transformation

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

Perficient’s presence at Dreamforce 2024 was more than just attending—it was about connecting, innovating, and driving real change. From discussing cutting-edge AI like Agentforce to supporting initiatives such as Girls Who Code, Perficient is committed to shaping both the present and future of technology. Whether you joined us at our sessions or other events, we aimed to create meaningful experiences for all attendees.

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Everest Group

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

Healthcare Payer Business Process as a Service (BPaaS) – Solutions PEAK Matrix® Assessment The healthcare payer outsourcing market is rapidly evolving, driven by healthcare payers’ need to enhance efficiency, manage costs, meet member expectations, and navigate complex regulations. As the industry shifts toward member-centricity and robust core administrative processes, an integrated platform and operations play, more commonly referred to as Business Process-as-a Service (BPaaS) solutions

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Perficient Digital Transformation

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

In this series, we’re discussing how your healthcare organization (HCO) can understand and address the needs of caregivers who are caring for your patients and members, as well as why it makes sense from a business perspective for you to do so. When caregivers of patients/members within your organization feel seen and supported, it leads to: More satisfied patients/members More conversions by showing your HCO’s value proposition Healthier patients/members by helping your patients/members adhere

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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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Everest Group

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

The semiconductor industry, a cornerstone of the modern technological landscape, is experiencing rapid growth, fueled by advancements in AI, consumer electronics, automotive innovations, and the widespread adoption of connected devices. Central to this expansion are Outsourced Semiconductor Assembly and Test (OSAT) services, which play a crucial role in bridging the gap between wafer fabrication and the production of functional integrated circuits.

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Go4Customer

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

The Indian market has been growing very fast with a projected growth rate of 9%. It is set to contribute 5% to the digital economy by 2025, a statistic that underlines its growing prominence on the global stage (source: Lead genera). In this context, lead generation turns into a strategic plan for businesses that understand it as the process of acquiring new potential target customers for a particular company?

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