Sat.Oct 01, 2022 - Fri.Oct 07, 2022

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Why Do Small Businesses Need MSP?

31 West

MSPs can help run a business, especially small businesses in a myriad of ways. For instance, suppose you want to digitalize your business which is a prime requirement of the hour. But it involves a monumental task, even if you have an in-house IT team. It will be a huge task for them and their attention may be switched from the primary task. This is why small businesses need MSP for the smooth operation of the business.

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Despite a Cloudy Outlook, Global Trade Is Still Resilient

The Global Small Business Blog

©iStock/RusianShevchenko According to DHL and the NYU Stern School of Business, forecasts for global trade indicate: Trade is expected to grow slightly faster in 2022 and 2023 than it did over the previous decade. Many companies backed away from reshoring and nearshoring plans, leading trade to grow faster in emerging economies close to China. Vietnam, India, and Philippines are benefitting, with Vietnam the biggest winner.

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Hybrid Work Requires Experimentation

Forrester Digital Transformation

Forrester’s recent experiment in hybrid delivery Two-thirds of companies have adopted some form of anywhere-work. A majority have implemented hybrid work, a version of anywhere-work in which employees come into the office at least weekly. But as we detail in our newest report in our anywhere-work series, Master The Messy Middle Of Hybrid, the road […].

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Today in Global Small Business: Why Study Global Business?

The Global Small Business Blog

©iStock/yacobchuk What's affecting me, my clients, my colleagues and other global small business owners: Why study global business? Check out 5 benefits. 10 alternative funding sources from Tennessee to consider if you are trying to start a new business but lack access to funding. Quote of the week: “The Internet is becoming the town square for the global village of tomorrow.”— Bill Gates Get your grant Mississippians, that is, if you are trading internationally.

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The HR Leader’s Workforce Management Guide

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

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How digital transformation made way for digital evolution

Hyland

In this piece: What is digital evolution? Digital evolution vs. digital transformation. Mindset: Transitioning from point-of-transformation to ongoing evolution. Leverage a digital transformation mindset for digital evolution. Building a digital evolution mindset at your organization. Digital transformation. The goal of the 21 st -century enterprise.

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How to climb Everest: What Alison Levine taught us about reaching the top

Hyland

There was no shortage of inspiration at CommunityLIVE 2022: inspiration to lead change, to try out new ideas, to take a few risks. But we probably felt the most inspiration, motivation and sheer awe during the keynote speech of Alison Levine , adventure-seeker and boundary-breaker. Levine wowed us with her list of accomplishments. To name just a few: She’s the first American Women’s Everest Expedition Team Captain, she taught leadership development at West Point, and she’s the New York Times bes

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Let's Push for Better Opportunities for Women in Trade

The Global Small Business Blog

©iStock/jacoblund According to three international trade bodies, for a more inclusive approach to rebuilding the post-pandemic economy, women need to participate more in the most profitable exporting sectors. At the World Trade Organization (WTO) Public Forum in Geneva last week, WTO director general Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, International Trade Centre (ITC) executive director Pamela Coke-Hamilton and Institute of Export and International Trade (IoE&IT) director general Marco Forgione highlighted

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Digital twins: What could they do for your business?

McKinsey and Company

Less waste, shorter times to market, constant customer insights: the advantages of applying digital twins are many—if you get the conditions right.

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6 Key Things About API Development Every Developer Must Know

Groove Technology

APIs for web services are widely available. Most of them are quite complicated and frustrating to work with. Several reasons, including but not limited to those listed above, poor design, a shortage of documentation, extreme volatility, and unfixed bugs, have all contributed to the problem. If you follow the advice in this piece, you should be able to create a web API that is tidy, well-documented, and simple to use.

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Online B2C Marketplaces Continue Their Rapid Global Growth

Forrester Digital Transformation

In 2023, we anticipate that two-thirds of global B2C e-commerce will come from online marketplaces.

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We’re Here to Help! How to Navigate Your Top HR Priorities

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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How to Better Serve Global Customers On An E-commerce Site With Nita Lathia (wegginar 10/5/22)

The Global Small Business Blog

©Women Entrepreneurs Grow Global® All rights reserved. Women Entrepreneurs Grow Global® has its next wegginar® coming up tomorrow, 10/5/22, and this one will be a winner for anyone who currently runs an e-commerce business; or, for anyone who should be running an e-commerce business (e.g, retailer). If you are pressed for time, link to it now to learn more and to register: [link].

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Why Use Help Desk Software – Every Business Needs To Know

31 West

Do you struggle while looking for ways to improve your operations and make your life easier? Well, you are not alone. Robert was struggling with his BPO business too. He was trying to find ways to improve customer support , speed up issue resolution, and make his customers happy with excellent service. After researching, he discovered that outsourcing IT help desk services could solve all his problems.

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Groove Technology Wins Clutch Award for Vietnam’s Best B2B Partner for 2022

Groove Technology

Here at Groove Technology , we create and deliver high-impact, world-class, and cost-effective solutions to clients that want to maximize their opportunities. Based in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, our team is passionate about helping brilliant partners solve their unique needs and increase their profits. Today, we’re extremely excited to announce a fantastic recognition that our clients helped become a reality.

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Clean Up Your Martech And Loyalty Tech Ecosystem

Forrester Digital Transformation

We all know that there is a big difference between working hard and working smart. And specifically for marketers, the status quo often makes working smart impossible — functional silos inhibit internal efficiencies and negatively impact the overall customer experience. Some of today’s biggest marketing silos are technology-based — different platforms for different functions.

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Challenges and Solutions in High-Volume, High-Stakes Hiring

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.

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The fight against money laundering: Machine learning is a game changer

McKinsey and Company

To realize the full benefits of machine learning and advanced analytics in anti–money laundering, institutions need AML experts, strong data science talent, and reliable data sources in the fight against this type of financial crime.

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Portugal Work Visas and Permits: A Guide for Expats + Employers

Velocity Global

Need to obtain a Portugal work visa on behalf of yourself or an employee working for your company? Global employees are the norm for many companies, so whether you’re a Portuguese business looking to hire foreign employees or an expat wanting to enjoy Portugal’s beaches while you work, you’ll need to make the move compliantly. We’ve put together a guide to Portugal’s work visa and residence permit requirements. .

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Do it on Purpose: Intentionality

Perficient Digital Transformation

Have you ever said, “We should do this,” …and then you don’t? That is a lack of intentionality. Being Intentional Comes Easy to Some, Hard for Others. The differences in people are beautiful – life would be boring otherwise. If you’ve read results from a personality test , you know each personality has its benefits (things they are good at) and its areas to watch out for (things they may overlook or not handle well).

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Five Months Worth Of Hot Takes On The Digital Accessibility Space

Forrester Digital Transformation

I’ve just returned from maternity leave and am excited to dive back into my role covering digital accessibility for Forrester. Why am I so excited? Well, a lot happened in the five months I was out that signals to me the growing importance of creating experiences that are accessible to all. Here’s my take on […].

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Best Practices to Streamline Compensation Management: A Foundation for Growth

Speaker: Joe Sharpe and James Carlson

Payroll optimization can be one of the most time-consuming and complex factors of small business management. Yet, organizations that crack the code on streamlining employee compensation often discover innovative avenues for growth. With the right strategies in place, outsourcing and streamlining payroll processes can result in substantial time and resource savings.

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The future of automotive computing: Cloud and edge

McKinsey and Company

The rise of 5G and edge computing will create new opportunities along the automotive supply chain. How can semiconductor companies and other stakeholders capture it?

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Understanding cloud computing for non-technical professionals

Hyland

In this piece: What is the cloud? How does cloud computing work? What are the different models of cloud computing? What are the types of cloud? What is the difference between cloud and edge computing? What are the benefits and advantages of moving to the cloud? What industries benefit most from the cloud? How do you migrate to the cloud? Are there any security concerns for businesses adopting the cloud?

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Custom XhtmlString Render Service – Force Absolute URL for Images

Perficient Digital Transformation

Working with a headless website setup sometimes can be challenging. For example, if you insert an image directly into the TinyMCE text editor sometimes (it depends on a lot of factors) you can see the relative path to the server storage where the image is saved. But because it’s a headless setup, the front end part is at one web address and the back end could be in a different address which can be seen if someone inspects the page source.

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High-Growth B2B Businesses Invest In Brand When Facing Economic Uncertainty

Forrester Digital Transformation

Whichever side of the recession debate you’re on, what’s clear is that there is economic uncertainty. On the heels of the “great resignation,” where people were leaving jobs in search of better pay, more flexibility, and increased job satisfaction, we’re now seeing hiring freezes at some companies. This doesn’t mean that every company will cut […].

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Why (and How) to Switch to a New HR & Payroll Platform

Speaker: Speakers:

HR and payroll impact every aspect of your business. Choosing the right provider is one of the most important decisions you’ll make. Before you decide, hear first-hand customer accounts in Paycor’s webinar to learn: The three most important things to look for when switching. How to begin your search. What are some of the red flags?

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The chessboard rearranged: Rethinking the next moves in global payments

McKinsey and Company

Shifts in the macro environment are creating opportunities and obstacles for participants across the worldwide payments ecosystem.

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How to Get Started with the Internet of Things

V-Soft Consulting

Internet of Things (IoT) is not just a hot topic in the tech industry but also for companies that are planning on leveraging the latest technology trends to grow their business. IoT can bring visible changes to your business and transform it to improve business operations, reduce costs, and much more. Let’s take a brief look at IoT and how businesses are utilizing this transformative technology.

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Expert Tips on the Best Tools to Support Global Remote Teams

Globalization Partners

As companies look to adapt to a post-pandemic world and meet the changing needs of their remote team, investing in the best tools is critical. This will ensure companies maintain clear communication and encourage close collaboration, which is crucial to retaining and attracting top talent who are seeking a positive employee experience. Although technology enables formerly office-based workers to carry out the same work anywhere, with increased productivity, not all remote work tools are created

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Poor Change Management Kills CRM Success — Here Is How To Get It Right

Forrester Digital Transformation

Ready to give up on your CRM deployment? Before you do, you should know: CRM is a huge market. It is valued at $63.91 billion today and projected to grow to $145.79 billion by 2029, at a CAGR of 12.5%. Eighty-two percent of enterprises use CRM. Yet when I surveyed hundreds of business and IT […].

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Transform Employee Wellbeing and Control Costs Through Data-Driven Strategies

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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Sustainability in global transaction banking: A market imperative

McKinsey and Company

Sustainable financial products can propel revenue growth for banks and contribute substantially to businesses’ progress in meeting global climate goals. But success requires a strategic approach.

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V-Soft Consulting Recognized by Staffing Industry Analysts

V-Soft Consulting

V-Soft Consulting has again been recognized by Staffing Industry Analysts (SIA), the global advisor on staffing and workforce solutions, for its exceptional IT staffing services and diverse work culture. V-Soft was recognized by SIA as a 2022 Largest Staffing Firm and as a Diversity-Owned Staffing Firm. As a minority and women-owned company, V-Soft is proud to be recognized and looks forward to maintaining a positive and welcoming environment within the organization.

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The 13 Best Reasons to Hire a Tech Recruiter

Bydrec

Why is hiring a tech recruiter the best decision you can make as a CTO? Because it’s one of the most strategic and impactful hiring decisions you can make to accelerate your team’s performance. As a CTO who is in charge of finding talent, you have so much on your plate — sourcing qualified candidates, scheduling interviews, reviewing resumes, writing job descriptions and more.

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People And Automation Work Side By Side In Modern Factories

Forrester Digital Transformation

Automation has been an important tool in the manufacturers’ toolbox for centuries. From steam-powered looms to cutting-edge industrial robots, hardware automation arrived first and continues to expand. Over the past decade or so of ‘Industry 4.0’ software automation has also grown, with machine learning and artificial intelligence embedded in more and more processes.

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Foundations of Diversity: Building an Inclusive Company From the Ground Up

Can you guess why top-tier companies place such a high emphasis on diversity? Because a successful business mirrors the world around it. Diverse companies create empowering environments and are 35% more likely to financially outperform their peers. This new guide offers strategic insights to build a vibrant, diverse, and innovative workforce. Learn to assess your current workforce, understand demographics, and identify barriers to inclusivity.