The Global Small Business Blog

OCTOBER 24, 2024

©iStock/AlexLMX Movement and emotions are inextricably linked to music, as well as musical rhythms to people. But if music is the "universal language of mankind," does that mean we all respond to it in the same way? A Finnish study reveals that people from different cultures have the same bodily sensations when listening to the same music. Do you know the reasons why this phenomenon occurs?

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OCTOBER 24, 2024

AdMonsters Publisher Forum Total 0 0 0 0 NOVEMBER 10-12, 2024 Scottsdale Resort and Spa, Scottsdale, AZ AdMonsters Publisher Forum The SEBPO Team is gearing up for the AdMonsters Publisher Forum in Scottsdale. The event includes three full days of insights from industry leaders plus networking opportunities with some of the smartest, most successful minds in publishing.

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Airswift

OCTOBER 24, 2024

A guide to business incorporation in Singapore Singapore is world-renowned as a leading hub for economic activity. It is often regarded as a gateway for businesses that want to prime themselves for further expansion into other ASEAN cities. Its politically stable environment, flexible immigration policies, and advanced technological landscape make up some of the advantages of setting up a business in Singapore.

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Perficient Digital Transformation

OCTOBER 24, 2024

Artificial intelligence (AI) is poised to affect every aspect of the world economy and play a significant role in the global financial system, leading financial regulators around the world to take various steps to address the impact of AI on their areas of responsibility. The economic risks of AI to the financial systems include everything from the potential for consumer and institutional fraud to algorithmic discrimination and AI-enabled cybersecurity risks.

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Are you helping your people proactively plan for retirement? How are you prioritizing the mental health of your HR team? These are a few of the questions that HR professionals are seeking answers to today. Luckily, Gallagher’s consultants came together with four robust articles (and one infographic) that help address these pain points and provide you with proactive planning tips to help you simplify, personalize and create flexibility in your benefits offerings to help ensure your people thrive

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Everest Group

OCTOBER 24, 2024

The digital transformation landscape is rapidly evolving, and mid-market enterprises (MMEs) are emerging as significant drivers of demand. While they may be smaller than Fortune 500 companies, MMEs are often more agile and willing to adopt innovative technologies to gain a competitive edge. This has led service providers to recognize the untapped potential of this market and tailor their solutions to meet the specific needs of mid-sized businesses.

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Perficient Digital Transformation

OCTOBER 24, 2024

In our recent webinar, “Enhancing Trust in Healthcare,” experts David Allen and Michael Porter , along with Appian ’s Matt Collins, addressed the concerning decline in consumer trust within the healthcare sector. Historically, healthcare has maintained higher levels of trust compared to other industries, but a recent Gallup survey shows that this trust is now at a near-record low.

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Perficient Digital Transformation

OCTOBER 24, 2024

Perficient is honored to have been included in Forrester’s 2024 report, “Global Capability Centers: A Rising Tide – Reimagining The GCC As A Strategic Asset.” Forrester interviewed several companies, including Global Systems Integrators (GSIs), to explore the evolving landscape of Global Capability Centers (GCCs) and their pivotal role in enterprise sourcing strategies.

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Everest Group

OCTOBER 24, 2024

Remember when we were all buzzing about the metaverse like it was going to redefine reality? Yeah, that was just two years ago! Fast forward to last year, and suddenly generative AI (gen AI) has become the rockstar, spinning up content faster than we can say “machine learning.” Now, as if we have blinked and missed a beat, we’re already asking, “what’s next?

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Offshore India Data Entry

OCTOBER 24, 2024

In the very highly competitive business world, the Business Process Outsourcing(BPO) sector is vying for operational efficiencies and accurate performances. Among these is data automation, the biggest boon for BPO today. This innovation automates many data-driven processes, giving clients the best combination of service speed, accuracy, and much better service.

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Everest Group

OCTOBER 24, 2024

Given the cost pressures in most organizations, there are always questions about whether a particular outsourcing deal and vendor are generating the right value… T his is where third-party contract benchmarking plays a crucial role in ensuring that outsourcing agreements are not only cost-effective, but also aligned with broader organizational goals, including transformation and innovation.

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Zinnov

OCTOBER 24, 2024

“In six years’ time, there will be zero GCCs.” This bold prediction by Pari Natarajan, CEO, Zinnov, doesn’t signal the end of GCCs, but rather their complete metamorphosis. The Global Capability Center (GCC) landscape in India has undergone a remarkable transformation over the past few decades. What began as a collection of support centers focused primarily on cost arbitrage has evolved into a vibrant ecosystem of innovation, strategic thinking, and end-to-end product ownership

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Everest Group

OCTOBER 24, 2024

Retail media networks (RMNs) are transforming the way retailers and consumer packaged goods (CPG) brands collaborate in the digital advertising space. Retailers are now seizing the opportunity to monetize their digital assets, while brands are eager to invest in retail media networks (RMNs) to engage consumers directly at the point of sale. Just this year, Lowe’s rebranded its network with a simplified name—Lowe’s Media Network—and expanded its channels to include email, in-store audio, paid s

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Vilmate

OCTOBER 24, 2024

The news of the 2024 Nobel Prize has echoed around the world. Even those who have never paid attention to scientific achievements have likely heard about this year’s awards. What caught our interest is that artificial intelligence played a significant role in the research. Has this technology already become so deeply integrated into society? The answer is yes.

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Everest Group

OCTOBER 24, 2024

Explore #PriceMovement report, reveals that deal prices are lagging behind underlying cost changes, creating a gap between rising operational cost

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In today's dynamic business environment, HR leaders face immense pressure to optimize costs while maintaining a competitive edge to attract, retain and engage their workforce. Gallagher can help you meet that challenge head-on. Our proprietary data and people analytics platform, Gallagher Drive ® , provides the elevated insights you need to make impactful program decisions that are aligned with your organizational goals and set your strategy up for long-term success.

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