The Global Small Business Blog
OCTOBER 15, 2024
©iStock/Dimple Bhati Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are at the heart of the global economy, representing over 90% of businesses employing up to 70% of the workforce, and driving half of the world's GDP. Despite their critical role, they face a staggering $5.7 trillion financing gap globally, which increases to $8 trillion when including informal businesses.
31 West
OCTOBER 15, 2024
Any inbound call center is bound to collect large quantities of customer data. In some cases, this might involve sensitive financial information, including credit card and banking info. In other instances, it might involve personal, demographic, or even health-related data points. Some level of data collection is paramount for any inbound call center that wishes to serve its customers effectively.
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Perficient Digital Transformation
OCTOBER 15, 2024
This post is the third in a series of four about estimating project hours. Part 1: Sandbagging & Lowballing Part 2: Dependencies & Creep Part 3: Assumptions & Uncertainty Coming Soon: Part 4: The Emotional Conclusion In this third installment of my blog series on project estimates, let’s dive headfirst into the murky waters of assumptions and uncertainty!
The Hackett Group
OCTOBER 15, 2024
The Hackett Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: HCKT) today announced that it will release financial results for the third quarter ended September 27, 2024 on Monday, November 4, 2024 after the close of regular market hours. Following the release, senior management will discuss third quarter results in a conference call at 5:00 P.M. ET. The number for the conference call is (800) 593-0486, [Passcode: Third Quarter].
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Perficient Digital Transformation
OCTOBER 15, 2024
Lets talk about data governance in banking and financial services, one area I have loved working in and in various areas of it … where data isn’t just data, numbers aren’t just numbers … They’re sacred artifacts that need to be protected, documented, and, of course, regulated within an inch of their lives. It’s not exactly the most glamorous part of financial services, but without solid data governance, banks would be floating in a sea of disorganized, chaotic
Influx
OCTOBER 15, 2024
For top e-commerce businesses, the holiday sales period can drive up to 50% of annual revenue. In other words, it’s critical to get right. Maximizing success during Black Friday, Cyber Monday (BFCM), and the rest of Q4 hinges on early, strategic preparation. The holiday season can be stressful for both customers and your team, but by implementing proven strategies ahead of time, you can reduce unnecessary friction and build lasting customer loyalty.
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Globalization Partners
OCTOBER 15, 2024
While there are general aspects of hiring compliance that apply to every industry, let’s explore the unique hiring and compliance hurdles the medical device and biotechnology industries face, and how an EOR can help unlock global business success.
Perficient Digital Transformation
OCTOBER 15, 2024
Artificial intelligence (AI) has exploded onto the scene in most industries. And the healthcare field is no exception. Faced with growing workloads, shrinking margins and the ever-present “do more with less” mindset, many in healthcare are looking to generative AI as the next revolution in healthcare delivery, management and marketing. We’re bullish on the concept of generative AI.
Capgemini
OCTOBER 15, 2024
Inside GPT-01: Transforming Gen AI Robert Engels Oct 14, 2024 Facebook Linkedin The latest GPT-01 series is outstanding, just like previous releases. In my tests on challenging tasks that typically confuse Large Language Models (LLMs), it consistently delivered accurate and expected results. The performance is truly impressive. The following are my key observations: Multi-agent systems and chain-of-thought (CoT) integration : The GPT-01 series generates results through a multi-step process.
Everest Group
OCTOBER 15, 2024
In this report, we assess start-ups that provide clinical trial patient engagement solutions, offering insights into capabilities, market impact, and the evolving landscape.
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Facing a hiring surge that feels like conducting a complex orchestra? Our guide is your roadmap to harmonious high-volume hiring. In it, you’ll learn: Strategies to maintain quality while hiring at scale The real math behind agency vs. in-house recruiting Secrets to a stellar candidate experience during hiring spikes Resource optimization techniques for stretched TA teams Don't let resource constraints or market pressures derail your hiring goals.
Perficient Digital Transformation
OCTOBER 15, 2024
Remember the joy of opening a fresh Lego set as a kid? You had all these individual pieces, but the real magic happened when you combined them, following those picture-perfect instructions, to build something incredible. That’s the essence of Salesforce CPQ product bundles – taking individual products and services and transforming them into irresistible offerings for your customers.
Vilmate
OCTOBER 15, 2024
Today, artificial intelligence (AI) captivates everyone, from IT companies to large and small businesses and ordinary people. As you may know, this new technology has unlocked countless possibilities that seemed like pure fantasy just ten years ago. AI is being integrated into the e-commerce sector more than ever as business owners seek to boost sales and are eager to experiment with innovative solutions to reach their goals.
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