The Global Small Business Blog

DECEMBER 27, 2021

©iStock/Beboy_ltd What's affecting me, my clients, my colleagues and other global small business owners: Turning you on to Richard Orlinski's magnificent work (France). How to build brand love. How corporations organize global production is becoming increasingly unsustainable. Quote of the week: "Art is the desire of a man to express himself, to record the reactions of his personality to the world he lives in." – Amy Lowell 10 potential New Year resolutions for global small businesses.

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Forrester Digital Transformation

DECEMBER 28, 2021

Talking with sellers is like measuring weather patterns; you find out quickly which way the wind is blowing. And the topics Forrester clients ask about often reveal emerging trends. So what’s top of mind for B2B sales teams? I created a list of the top five topics revenue leaders asked me about in my first […].

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Groove Technology

DECEMBER 27, 2021

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Perficient Digital Transformation

DECEMBER 29, 2021

Giving back to the communities in which we live and work is important to Perficient. We even formalized our commitment to giving back by forming a philanthropy based ERG – Perficient Giving. Our Chicago team recently embodied the giving back spirit by gathering at the Greater Chicago Food Depository (GCFD) to pack meals for individuals facing food insecurity.

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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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The Global Small Business Blog

DECEMBER 30, 2021

©iStock/Zbignev Safranovic Love this because I feel it applies to everyone who is reading this blog! Yes, all bets are on for going global in 2022 and for the Irish-bred filly, Going Global , to keep winning in 2022! Let's keep our fingers crossed.

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Forrester Digital Transformation

DECEMBER 26, 2021

Meet Chiara De Gasperin, Forrester’s Newest Digital Intelligence Analyst, if you are interested in digital data insights. Start discovering Chiara's best "job-cocktail" to understand if it tastes good to you too. Have a brainstorming with her if you think your relevant priorities are “Collect And Analyze Data For Customer Insights” and “Enable An Insights-Driven Business”.

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Perficient Digital Transformation

DECEMBER 28, 2021

At Perficient, we encourage you to be your true self. We’re in the business of creating genuine connections that truly matter, with experiences that count for both colleagues and clients, and being your true self is a first step to establishing these relationships. Colleague Chris Kulish, a Salesforce Technical Architect, acknowledges and appreciates the opportunity he’s given to make these authentic connections.

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The Global Small Business Blog

DECEMBER 31, 2021

©iStock/winyuu Discover major 2022 astrology predictions for the US and the world. Spoiler alert: 2022 will bring you a surge of entrepreneurship and a greater focus on leadership [The planet] Jupiter will be especially busy in 2022, as he will dance into Aries from May 10, 2022 until Oct. 28, 2022. In Aries, Jupiter will bring us more passion, confidence and courage to create the life we desire most.

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Globalization Partners

DECEMBER 28, 2021

Many companies have grown their global remote workforce since the start of the coronavirus pandemic. In March 2021, 70 percent of CIOs worldwide reported they were working remotely, and 31 percent expected to continue working remotely indefinitely. Further, Globalization Partner’s 2021 Global Employee Survey revealed that 48 percent of respondents felt happier about their job after shifting to remote work.

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Outsource Workers

DECEMBER 26, 2021

Portfolio diversification is essential to any investor. It’s a process of putting money in different investment securities to minimize risks. It ensures investors aren’t losing all their money. If one financial asset is affected by the economic crisis, thus failing to give the desired results, an investor can always get better returns from other investments.

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Perficient Digital Transformation

DECEMBER 30, 2021

Goal setting occurs every year for leaders and their respective teams across all areas of an organization. Technical enhancements, process improvements, training, etc. are all typical goal topics which definitely deserve their place on the priority list. However, special consideration should be given to goals that require collaboration between teams within the organization.

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The Global Small Business Blog

DECEMBER 25, 2021

©2021 Laurel J. Delaney. All rights reserved. Wishing you a joyous Christmas! – Laurel J. Delaney, creator of The Global Small Business Blog.

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Globalization Partners

DECEMBER 29, 2021

When the Coronavirus pandemic spread to the U.S. in early 2020, millions of employers sent workers home and adopted a remote work model. In December 2020, nearly three-quarters of American employees were working from home — 51 percent more than before the pandemic. Statistics have shown that remote team members are more productive , have a higher income , and are in better health than in-office co-workers.

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NoonDalton

DECEMBER 27, 2021

Hiring remote workers has a ton of benefits, but only if you’re prepared to face the obstacles of leading virtual teams. How do you manage a team of people when you never see them? How do you maintain an inclusive, healthy work atmosphere when there’s a bigger degree of separation between team members? . While many leaders have embraced the transition to remote work, it’s inevitable that they’ll face new (and all-too-common) obstacles.

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Perficient Digital Transformation

DECEMBER 27, 2021

Perficient’s Amazon Connect Experience (PACE) solution amplifies the power of Amazon Connect with several added features and managed services. As we continue to develop and customize our software to your needs, we will post blogs with new features and processes we have added, changed, or fixed. To learn more about PACE, visit our dedicated landing page or view our listing on the AWS Marketplace !

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The Global Small Business Blog

DECEMBER 29, 2021

©iStock/Tasha Vector What on earth are you waiting for? For decades, we've known about the threats of climate change. Now we're seeing the effects first-hand. Faced with the greatest environmental crisis ever, we're not doing enough. Learn more by visiting: Climate Neutral.

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Globalization Partners

DECEMBER 30, 2021

Economic interdependence and globalization have bolstered the global economy, growing the global gross domestic product (GDP) by USD 25 trillion between 2000 and 2016. Because of the benefits of global growth , you might have been thinking about how to expand your Netherlands-based company internationally. If you plan to take your company to international markets, you’ll want to consider the current state of your company, how growth could benefit you, and the best countries for growth.

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NoonDalton

DECEMBER 29, 2021

The allure of building virtual teams is undeniable. Employees have greater flexibility in managing their professional and personal lives, and they have the option to communicate with colleagues from all over the world. Companies may leverage the best and least expensive global personnel while dramatically lowering their real estate costs. Working from home has become a way of life for many people all around the world.

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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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Offshore India Data Entry

DECEMBER 28, 2021

You may wonder that your wide lens is not capable enough to capture the beauty around you. Perceiving a beautiful sight and struggles to capture it with a camera is the worst thing that can happen to someone passionate about professional photography. Then, it is high time you need to have a better outlook on 360-degree photography and experiment with its benefits.

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The Global Small Business Blog

DECEMBER 28, 2021

©iStock/pressureUA “I built my business on social media; it’s where my fans go first to look for what’s next from Kylie Cosmetics,” say Kylie Jenner. For college students who want to try their hand at launching a business, they have a ready-made customer base and marketing platform at their fingertips. Social media platforms – Pinterest, Facebook, Instagram and TikTok – recognize that potential and have been rolling out commerce tools.

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Raya Contact Center

DECEMBER 26, 2021

“Our acquisition of Gulf CX is a step towards leadership in the Gulf market…” As 2021 comes to a close, a year in which the business sector faced the global challenge of the continuing COVID pandemic, some companies achieved significant success despite the massive global crisis. One of the most prominent examples is Raya CX, a subsidiary of Raya Holding for Financial Investments.

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Provana

DECEMBER 29, 2021

Countless collection agents are guilty of treating consumers as numbers, rather than individuals. They only interact with consumers in a routine, mechanical fashion. The obsession to chase daily targets and using never-changing scripts make them miss the core aspect of any interpersonal exchange – the human touch.

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Designveloper

DECEMBER 29, 2021

App development costs are always among the top concerns of app builders, whether they make an app in-house or outsource it. How much does it cost to make an app? Is the figure fixed or variable on different projects? In this blog post, we’ll help you envisage how app development costs are often calculated and how to optimize spendings on app building.

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Automation Anywhere

DECEMBER 27, 2021

This month, Automation Anywhere is excited to announce the latest release to its industry-leading cloud-native intelligent automation platform, Automation 360™ v.23. This release was designed to improve automation capabilities and tools, generate new use cases, and more for our customers. More ways to use Automation 360 We’re continuing our efforts to expand AISense use cases for different languages.

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Akorbi

DECEMBER 27, 2021

Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) is outsourcing an essential process to a third-party entity. The types of processes outsourced with BPO are usually critical processes, but ones that don’t necessarily impact the company’s overall vision or business model. Some good examples of business services that are typically outsourced include customer service, accounting, or human resources.

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Perficient Digital Transformation

DECEMBER 30, 2021

A social and culture committee is more than just planning fun company events, it’s an investment into your people. Engaging with colleagues outside of the traditional 9-5 can build stronger teams, increase collaboration, and even boost company morale. Whether your organization is virtual or slowly starting to get together again, these committees are valuable assets to your company’s culture.

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Designveloper

DECEMBER 29, 2021

Mobile-driven activities have gained growing popularity among individual and organizational users. This tendency is developing at a greater rate in upcoming years as an inevitable result of increased business mobility. This undoubtedly arouses the long for customized mobile apps, whether they serve any purposes. So what is mobile app development? The article will revolve around this main topic and give you a deep insight into this tech subsegment.

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Everest Group

DECEMBER 28, 2021

Augmented Data Management. VIEW THE FULL REPORT.

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VXI

DECEMBER 30, 2021

Customer churn can deal an overwhelming blow to your business. The phenomenon of losing loyal customers can take a heavy toll not only on your finances but on your employees’ morale as well. Keeping loyal customers deals with tremendous benefits for your company, as it is more cost-effective than winning new customers, provides free and valuable word-of-mouth marketing, gives you more freedom to innovate, and makes your employees healthier and happier.

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Perficient Digital Transformation

DECEMBER 28, 2021

As the year approached it’s end, I was in high spirits! It’s that magical time of the year where your social media is buzzing, your circles are discussing new year’s eve parties and the outfits you’re going to be rocking, with the weekends a blur of good memories of time spent with family and friends! However there was quite a bit to power through for a strong finish, along with a few things stewing on the backburner that needed a bit of prep work before January (the ever

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