The Global Small Business Blog
SEPTEMBER 16, 2021
©iStock/DashaMuller "If you are lucky enough to have lived in Paris as a young man, then wherever you go for the rest of your life it stays with you, for Paris is a moveable feast," sys Ernest Hemingway posthumously in his published memoirs A Moveable Feast (1964). It appears one town in China has taken the Nobel laureate's words to heart, quite literally.
Groove Technology
SEPTEMBER 15, 2021
Business expansions offer enterprises significant competitive advantages as well as challenges. Modern consumers’ mindsets shift so frequently that business software must be flexible enough to meet their requirements. If you are wondering about the benefit of custom software, this article will help you understand why you need custom software for your business as soon as possible.
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McKinsey and Company
SEPTEMBER 16, 2021
Industrial manufacturing levels in the United States have been falling for decades, but process innovation is gaining steam and could reinvigorate this struggling sector.
Transperfect
SEPTEMBER 14, 2021
The travel industry has arguably been one of the worst affected industries during the pandemic. But now, things are looking up for businesses as more and more people start to travel. Businesses will need to shift their digital marketing strategies in response to these new trends. Here are the top three digital marketing trends in the travel industry and how to respond to them strategically.
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The Global Small Business Blog
SEPTEMBER 15, 2021
©iStock/scyther5 One new small-business owner said, "When you're not sure what's going on, you make the best of it that you can." That about sums things up. During the pandemic, entrepreneurs opened their own businesses at more than twice the rate seen in pre-pandemic times, thanks to government support programs and improved remote technology that weren't available during other economic downturns such as the Great Recession.
Groove Technology
SEPTEMBER 12, 2021
Software Quality Assurance (SQA) is an important part of successful software development. In addition to meeting general project requirements, your development team must meet certain technical quality standards that the software development industry relies on. Ensuring these standards are comfortably but rigorously met is what requires software quality assurance.
Global Sourcing Brief brings together the best content for outsourcing professionals from the widest variety of industry thought leaders.
Sourcing Captain
SEPTEMBER 16, 2021
As we have discussed in our previous blogs, strategic sourcing is the perfect and innovative way to reduce costs, achieve a faster time to market and improve the quality of the final product. Wikipedia defines strategic sourcing as,” the process of developing channels of supply at the lowest total cost, not just the lowest purchase price. It expands upon traditional organizational purchasing activities to embrace all activities within the procurement cycle, from specification to receipt, paymen
The Global Small Business Blog
SEPTEMBER 17, 2021
©iStock/gorodenkoff “Life is not easy,” says Mexican pastries and bread business, Clementina’s Sweets founder Esmeralda Jimenez. “Doing what you love, that’s what makes life.” The pandemic has disproportionately affected women, with significant numbers laid off, leaving their jobs or reducing work hours to care for children being schooled at home or other family members.
Transperfect
SEPTEMBER 13, 2021
Did you know that 91.3% of American households have access to at least one vehicle? Having a car is a staple of the American dream. Add in all the technological advances the automotive industry has made in the last decade, and the value increases that much more. These luxuries have the ability to improve our lives on the road. While we’re not quite at the stage of flying cars , there are still several stellar innovations that have emerged in the industry.
McKinsey and Company
SEPTEMBER 15, 2021
Employers benefit when they help employees to prioritize mental wellness, thereby reducing the stigma of mental-health issues, addressing disparities in their incidence and treatment, and providing support through formal structures and programs.
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Sourcing Captain
SEPTEMBER 16, 2021
Global Sourcing is a procurement strategy used by businesses wherein they source goods and services from global markets in order to achieve the highest possible levels of efficiency. The ultimate goal is to reduce the manufacturing costs significantly while maintaining the required quality standards. Basically, businesses identify the most effective location for manufacturing, even if the location is across international borders.
The Global Small Business Blog
SEPTEMBER 11, 2021
©2021 Laurel J. Delaney. All rights reserved. "Cause a little bit of summer is what the whole year is about." – John Mayer.
Immedus
SEPTEMBER 14, 2021
We talk a lot on this blog about the critical role payroll plays within every organization, no matter the size. It is, after all, responsible for making sure that the company is not only in compliance with statutory regulations but also responsible for making sure people get paid. Money that is used to feed, clothe and pay essential bills. While the work of payroll professionals is recognized during national events such as National Payroll Week and Global Payroll Week , most of the time, they g
McKinsey and Company
SEPTEMBER 13, 2021
Women are underrepresented at all levels within mining companies. Yet opportunities remain for the industry to boost female recruitment, retention, and advancement.
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Sourcing Captain
SEPTEMBER 16, 2021
Project managers often have to manage multiple projects at once. It can be overwhelming and sometimes, chaotic too. Here are some tips from an experienced sourcing project manager to help you manage multiple projects at once successfully: Set your priorities straight. Priorities your tasks/projects in the order of their importance. Without setting your priorities right, you will keep working all day and may not see things progressing too well.
The Global Small Business Blog
SEPTEMBER 13, 2021
©iStock/BenGoode What's affecting me, my clients, my colleagues and other global small business owners: The Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures (TCFD). Additive manufacturing can make a huge impact. Take a look at America's first 3-D printed homes for sale. Wonder Brands to build a portfolio of e-commerce brands that operate in the Mercado Libre and Amazon ecosystems.
Balbelforce
SEPTEMBER 15, 2021
Call center agents are an essential part of your customer experience and brand. But they can’t delight customers without your help. To be fully effective, agents need your support; implementing a solid call center training program will equip your team with everything they need to handle conversations effectively. Here are 13 tips to give your call center training program a boost. 13 Call Center Training Tips. #1 Start training early.
McKinsey and Company
SEPTEMBER 16, 2021
Cloud-based computing will provide tangible benefits for banking risk management functions, but risk leaders face significant challenges migrating their systems and activities from on-premises to the cloud.
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Learn how a publically traded US fintech company elevated its nearshore strategy. By working with a strategic staffing partner in Mexico, they developed targeted internship programs at multiple universities.
Sourcing Captain
SEPTEMBER 16, 2021
Today, a large number of organizations resort to global sourcing to reduce their manufacturing costs. However, the decision to globally source should be based on careful considerations. Global sourcing does bring cost advantages, but there are risks that must be evaluated as well. In some circumstances, global sourcing may prove too costly for a business and you may lose instead of gaining anything out of it.
The Global Small Business Blog
SEPTEMBER 14, 2021
©iStock/PapaBear Michigan received $2 million in federal grant funds to help Michigan small businesses grow in the state through increased access to global markets. The amount is the maximum awarded by the SBA and a $650,000 increase from 2021. Managed by the Michigan Economic Development Corporation’s International Trade program, the Michigan STEP grant initiative (MI-STEP) aims to promote job creation by empowering Michigan small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to export their products, s
Globalization Partners
SEPTEMBER 16, 2021
If you’re expanding your company or seeking out-of-country talent, there are certain requirements you must follow for a successful partnership. Every country has different tax laws, contractual obligations, and compensation expectations that will determine the cost of hiring your new employees and how to conduct business with them. This is especially true in Switzerland, which consists of 26 separate cantons, each with its own standards, laws, languages, and even public holidays.
McKinsey and Company
SEPTEMBER 14, 2021
New tools can help companies crisis-proof their supply chains. To implement the technology at scale, companies can focus on four key priorities.
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Airswift
SEPTEMBER 16, 2021
Source: Pexels/Startup Stock Photos. During your job hunt , you may consider seeking out new opportunities presented by up and coming businesses. There are many benefits to joining a startup, but also a number of things to consider before making the decision. In this blog post, we outline some of the pros and cons of working in a startup and the questions you should ask to evaluate them.
Hyland
SEPTEMBER 16, 2021
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Vilmate
SEPTEMBER 15, 2021
The post IT for She: 3 Tips on How to Deal with Gender Gap appeared first on Nearshore Software Development Company in Ukraine - VILMATE.
McKinsey and Company
SEPTEMBER 17, 2021
It is necessary to implement a prioritized approach to protect urban residents, and the infrastructure that supports them, from climate risk.
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V-Soft Consulting
SEPTEMBER 15, 2021
ServiceNow Virtual Agent is an enterprise chatbot solution intended to build next-generation, consistent and enriching service delivery experiences to users. The ServiceNow chatbot offers personalized conversational experiences to employees or stakeholders and improves the quality of service by offering coherent, quick, round-the-clock service with additional automation solutions.
Avasant
SEPTEMBER 14, 2021
Kevin Parikh featured in Forbes – 11 Tech Leaders Share Valuable Lessons They’ve Learned From Amazon. The post Kevin Parikh featured in Forbes – 11 Tech Leaders Share Valuable Lessons They’ve Learned From Amazon appeared first on Avasant.
NoonDalton
SEPTEMBER 15, 2021
Why Upskilling Employees is Vital . (and How Noon Dalton Supports its Employees). Professional skills used to have a half-life of around 10 to 15 years. Learned skills like critical thinking, cooperation, and communication skills have half-lives of five years or less nowadays, while technical skills have even shorter half-lives. Because of this, skills must be updated on a regular basis.
McKinsey and Company
SEPTEMBER 15, 2021
How organizations can innovate their way into the postpandemic era.
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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