The Global Small Business Blog

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

©iStock/frikota Economic impacts on global trade date back a few years, suggests Anthony Landry, a Wharton adjunct full professor of finance and deputy vice dean of the Wharton MBA program. “Until COVID, I would say that global trade was an efficient way in which companies, especially multinationals, were expanding,” says Landry, who specializes in macroeconomics and has worked as a senior economist and economic policy advisor.

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The Hackett Group

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

MIAMI, FL (November 7, 2023) – The Hackett Group , Inc. (NASDAQ: HCKT), a leading benchmarking, executive advisory and strategic consultancy firm that enables organizations to achieve Digital World Class ® performance, today announced its financial results for the third quarter, which ended on September 29, 2023. Financial Highlights Total revenue in the third quarter of 2023 was $75.9 million and revenue before reimbursements was $74.6 million, which was above the high end of our guidance.

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inDinero

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

If you know how to use net operating losses to your advantage, you can strategically time investments to save money on your taxes. You do this by using an unprofitable year to offset future profits, which may sound a bit complicated. Not to worry. In this guide, we’ll present the rules and limitations of net operating losses and demonstrate how to use them to save money and grow your business.

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IBM Services

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

IBM and Microsoft believe in providing you with the power of choice so you can leverage the industry-leading asset management capabilities of Maximo Application Suite (MAS) deployed and operating on Azure. MAS is available from IBM or through the Microsoft Azure Marketplace. When you choose to invest in MAS, you’re not just purchasing a license; you’re embracing an opportunity to tailor your asset management journey precisely to your unique needs and aspirations.

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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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Zinnov

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

Generative AI is revolutionizing automation in Healthcare , offering innovative solutions across the industry. From administrative tasks to clinical processes, AI-driven automation is streamlining operations and improving patient care. In clinical settings, Generative AI aids in medical image analysis, helping radiologists and pathologists detect anomalies more accurately and swiftly.

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IBM Services

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

For business leaders exploring ways to apply generative AI within their companies, it can be difficult to discern where to start, what will scale easily and what will deliver the greatest ROI. But the answer may be much simpler than it seems: automation. When AI is integrated into automation technology it’s referred to as “intelligent automation,” and it’s a high-impact way for businesses to put generative AI to work.

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IBM Services

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

We live in an era of unprecedented technology breakthroughs and opportunities. Recent advances in areas like AI and quantum computing offer transformative potential for businesses, but may also bring new risks and security challenges. IBM is working to address these challenges and evolving threats by helping organizations support highly secure, resilient and durable storage through technology like Cloud Object Storage.

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Airswift

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

You may have heard that we are entering the fourth industrial revolution – a time when barriers between physical, digital, and biological sectors will be eliminated by Artificial Intelligence. And though a lot of us may be experiencing some Boston Dynamics level creep factor, it’s something that we must face and adapt to.

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Perficient Digital Transformation

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

In this blog, we will explore how we can effectively utilize Langchain, Azure OpenAI Text embedding ADA model and Faiss Vector Store to build a private chatbot that can query a document uploaded from local storage. A private chatbot is a chatbot that can interact with you using natural language and provide you with information or services that are relevant to your needs and preferences.

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inDinero

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

If you know how to use net operating losses to your advantage, you can strategically time investments to save money on your taxes. You do this by using an unprofitable year to offset future profits, which may sound a bit complicated. Not to worry. In this guide, we’ll present the rules and limitations of net operating losses and demonstrate how to use them to save money and grow your business.

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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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Influx

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

Got backlog? Launch a fully managed support team in one week. Get started → Two customer support tickets come into your helpdesk at the same time. How do you choose which ticket to respond to first? All support tickets need to be answered promptly and accurately, as most of your customers’ experience is based on the type of customer service they receive, but some tickets are more urgent than others.

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Perficient Digital Transformation

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

Introduction LangChain represents an open-source framework that aims to streamline the development of applications leveraging large language models (LLMs). Its primary objective is to establish a standardized interface for chains, boasting numerous integrations with various tools, and offering end-to-end chains for frequently encountered applications.

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Magellan Solutions

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

Outsourcing is becoming a trend in the business world right now. Did you know that global spending on outsourcing is predicted to hit $731 billion this year, 2023, from the $92.5 billion market worth in 2019? So, what’s driving this growth? Companies of all sizes are realizing the benefits of outsourcing. By delegating non-core business functions to third-party service providers, they can free up their internal resources to focus on revenue-generating activities.

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Perficient Digital Transformation

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

What is Data-Driven Testing? Data-driven testing is a testing technique that involves executing the same test script or test case with multiple sets of input data. The primary goal is to verify that the application behaves as expected across various data combinations. By doing this, you can uncover potential issues, such as data-related bugs, and ensure the robustness of your application.

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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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Mercans

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

The Egyptian Parliament has further amended the Income Tax Law No 91 of 2005, as published in the official Gazette dated 01 November 2023, as follows: First tax bracket limit has been increased from EGP 21,000 to EGP 30,000. The 2.5% tax bracket has been removed such that the first tax bracket is now 10% The revised income tax brackets are provided below: Annual Income Tax Bracket (in EGP) Total Annual Taxable Income Less than 600,000 600,000-700,000 700,000-800,000 800,000-900,000 900,000-1,200

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Perficient Digital Transformation

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

Understanding: What is Agile? Agile is a set of principles and practices for project management and product development that emphasizes flexibility, collaboration, customer-centricity, and adaptability to change. The key principles of Agile include valuing individuals and interactions over processes and tools, working software (or deliverables) over comprehensive documentation, customer collaboration over contract negotiation, and responding to change over following a plan.

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Go4Customer

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

In this era of constant innovations and advancement, organizations are competing hard with each other to stay abreast of the competition. Organizations are incorporating various cost-effective measures that would reduce their operational costs and increase profits. Diverse industries have used outsourcing ever since the dawn of commerce. The fact cannot be ignored that a successful organization must manage numerous business procedures i.

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Perficient Digital Transformation

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

This blog post concerns the intermittent issue with Sitecore Solr search results in Solr Cloud. Depending on the application and architecture implementation, root causes can be different. But I would like to share the problem we faced and its fix so it may help someone facing the same problem and can apply the same fix. Challenge: We created a sophisticated search results page that leverages SXA search components and filters.

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Advertiser: ZoomInfo

In today’s ultra-competitive markets, it’s no longer enough to wait for buyers to show obvious signs of interest. Instead, sales teams must be proactive, identifying and acting on nuanced buyer behaviors — often before prospects are fully ready to make a purchase. In this eBook from ZoomInfo & Sell Better, learn 10 actionable ways to use these buyer signals to transform your sales strategy and close deals faster.

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Mercans

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

The Egyptian Parliament has further amended the Income Tax Law No 91 of 2005, as published in the official Gazette dated 01 November 2023, as follows: First tax bracket limit has been increased from EGP 21,000 to EGP 30,000. The 2.5% tax bracket has been removed such that the first tax bracket is now 10% The revised income tax brackets are provided below: Annual Income Tax Bracket (in EGP) Total Annual Taxable Income Less than 600,000 600,000-700,000 700,000-800,000 800,000-900,000 900,000-1,200

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Perficient Digital Transformation

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

Challenge: While using the SXA Map with Search Results to explore nearby locations or businesses, I want to include Google ratings and reviews in the search results. This addition will allow me to gather valuable insights about each location or business without clicking on individual markers to open an info window. Solution: A quick look at the following output of the implementation discussed in this post so we get more clarity.

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Perficient Digital Transformation

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

This is the second part of our series in which we’re discussing healthcare’s digital front door — the technologies and strategies you use to engage with consumers throughout their journeys. Having a cohesive content strategy is the key for consumers to open your digital front door and engage with your organization. To recap: Part 1 of the series focused on the provider experience This part, Part 2, focuses on the payer (insurance) experience Part 3 (by my colleague Marlana Voerster ) will focus

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Perficient Digital Transformation

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

In the dynamic realm of software testing, the significance of dependable testing tools cannot be emphasized enough. This blog post undertakes an in-depth exploration, conducting a thorough comparison between two prominent contenders in the field: Burp Suite and OWASP. The ultimate objective here is to furnish professionals with invaluable insights, facilitating their decision-making process when it comes to selecting the most suitable tool to address their unique testing requirements.

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Advertiser: Paycor

In today’s fast-paced business world, effective workforce management (WFM) isn’t just an option—it’s a necessity.

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Perficient Digital Transformation

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

Burp Suite is an all-in-one platform commonly used to test web applications. One of its most powerful features is the Scanner, which automates the process of testing for vulnerabilities in web applications. This blog will discuss the overview of Scanner in Burp Suite to test web applications. Burp Suite Scanner: Overview Burp Suite Scanner is a web application security tool that enables users to scan web applications for security vulnerabilities.

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