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Black Friday’s Impact on Business to Business

Redial

A Catalyst for Business Growth While Black Friday is traditionally seen as a consumer-driven event, its impact on the B2B sector has grown significantly in recent years. As B2B companies recognize the potential for increased sales, brand awareness, and strengthened client relationships, they are increasingly tapping into this high-demand season with targeted strategies. 1.

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Are You Business Ready Globally?

The Global Small Business Blog

©iStock/grajte The World Bank Group's Business Ready (B-READY) 2024 report introduces a rich dataset that benchmarks the business environment in 50 economies. B-READY provides a comprehensive data set and description of the factors that strengthen the private sector, not only by advancing the interests of individual firms but also by elevating the interests of workers, consumers, potential new enterprises, and the natural environment.

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How an Employer of Record Helps NGOs Expand Globally

Global Expansion

Nonprofits do incredible work. They change lives, uplift communities, and make the world a better place. So it makes sense that you want to take your charity or NGO (non-governmental organization) to other parts of the world.

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Outsourcing Services Cost and Pricing: The Trends to Know to Focus on the Win | Webinar

Everest Group

Live Webinar Outsourcing Services Cost and Pricing: The Trends to Know to Focus on the Win December 3, 2024 | 7:30 a.m. PST | 9.30 a.m. CST | 10.30 a.m. EST | 3:30 p.m. GMT | 9 p.m. IST As the global services landscape continues to evolve, 2024 has brought unique challenges. While the cost of delivering global services continued to increase, pricing came to a standstill for many services and even declined for some.

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Navigating Payroll Compliance: Future-Proofing Payroll in an Evolving Regulatory Landscape

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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Exponential Thinking for Exponential Growth

Intelligent Management Inc.

PWC’s Annual Global CEO Survey recommends Exponential Thinking because we are in an “exponential world”. This is true, but in ways that PWC fails to identify. We are accustomed to think in a linear way. For millennia, this thinking was appropriate. It led to thinking of organizations as a sum of various parts where control can be achieved through separation into functions and departments.

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You Are Magical

The Global Small Business Blog

©2024 Laurel J. Delaney. All rights reserved. "You are magical, just like a unicorn.

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Understanding data(), Interpolation and Computed Properties in Vue.js

Perficient Digital Transformation

How to Easily Manage and Display Data in Vue.js? Are you building a dynamic, interactive Vue.js app and wondering how to manage and display data efficiently? In this guide, we’ll show you how to easily store data, display it instantly on your page with Vue’s interpolation, and optimize complex calculations with computed properties. These features will help your app run faster and smoother than ever!

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Budgeting for Startups: Investor-Ready Financial Planning

inDinero

Founders usually know how much runway they have, but may not be budgeting for their startup with an explicit system. While this can work for a time, investors want to see clear, data-backed strategies for how their money will be or is being used to deliver returns. This guide will walk you through the essential steps to develop a budget that supports growth and helps make a strong business case for prospective investors.

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Top 10 Countries Where Enterprises Are Hiring Talent

Globalization Partners

In today’s global economy, enterprises no longer need to limit themselves to hiring locally. To stay competitive and innovative, companies can look beyond borders for skilled professionals. But where exactly are global enterprises hiring?

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Progressing toward a more accessible workplace, shaping inclusive futures for all   

Capgemini

Progressing toward a more accessible workplace, shaping inclusive futures for all Karine Vasselin Dec 3, 2024 Sixteen percent of the worlds population are people with disabilities; 80% of them are of working age. These numbers indicate a compelling need to ensure workplaces offer equal opportunities for all to pursue successful careers. At Capgemini, our colleagues with disabilities and neurodiverse individuals arent defined by their limitations but by their capabilities.

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5 Ways You Can Win Faster with Gen AI in Sales

Incorporating generative AI (gen AI) into your sales process can speed up your wins through improved efficiency, personalized customer interactions, and better informed decision- making. Gen AI is a game changer for busy salespeople and can reduce time-consuming tasks, such as customer research, note-taking, and writing emails, and provide insightful data analysis and recommendations.

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HRO Trends for 2025: Redefining Workforce Management for the Future

NoonDalton

The landscape of Human Resource Outsourcing (HRO) is transforming rapidly as businesses prepare for the challenges and opportunities of 2025. As organizations prioritize efficiency, adaptability, and employee satisfaction, HRO providers are stepping up with cutting-edge solutions that address these evolving demands. From leveraging advanced technology to promoting inclusivity and sustainability, the trends shaping HRO in 2025 are focused on enabling businesses to thrive in an ever-changing envir

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Expert Advice for Financial Planning for SaaS Startups

inDinero

This article is a primer for founders without finance backgrounds who want a sense of what should be on their minds when developing a financial plan for their SaaS startup. There are plenty of free spreadsheet templates online, but without an understanding of how or why to customize them, they aren’t particularly useful. It’s like the difference between copying someone else’s homework and doing it yourself.

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How ADP and G-P Make Global Employment Easy for Finance Leaders

Globalization Partners

Tapping into the global workforce can take your business to the next level. In fact, 83% of Chief Financial Officers believe that global expansion and long-term growth are correlated. However, companies need the right global team to get there.

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Legacy Systems Explained: Why Upgrading Them is Crucial for Your Business

Perficient Digital Transformation

What are Legacy Systems? Why is Upgrading those Systems Required? Upgrading means more than just making practical improvements to keep things running smoothly. It addresses immediate needs rather than chasing a perfect but impractical solution. The situation could spiral out of control if things don’t function properly in real-time. One such incident happened on January 4, 2024, when South Africa’s Department of Home Affairs was taken offline nationwide due to a mainframe failure.

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HR’s Blueprint for a Successful 2025

The HR industry is changing. Did you know… 1. There will be 4M more jobs than workers by 2033 ( BLS ). 2. For 84% of workers, flexibility is a top priority ( FlexJobs ). 3. 75% of employees have used AI at work ( CFO.com ). It’s time to meet the moment! Use Paycor’s guide to design a blueprint for success.

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Unlocking the Secrets to Exceptional Customer Service with Paul R. Jones

Blue Ocean

This blog post has consistently ranked as one of our most popular year after year. The insight about exceptional customer service and the customer experience is still rock solid, and so we decided to revisit the article entering 2025. When it comes to customer experience , there’s a lot of cross-over between the hospitality industry and the contact center industry.

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Today in Global Small Business: The Global Impact of Tariffs

The Global Small Business Blog

©iStock/thitivong What's affecting me, my clients, my colleagues and other global small business owners: The global impact of Trump tariffs. Global supply chain connectivity remains high, according to a Chinese report. Quote of the week: “Continuous improvement is better than delayed perfection.” – Mark Twain. Top concern of global supply chain leaders: tariffs and trade barriers.

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AI, HR, and Global Talent: 3 Themes From Web Summit

Globalization Partners

Humanity versus artificial intelligence — we love it in the movies. However, as technology advances and takes on real-world applications, the narrative is shifting. It’s no longer a rivalry. Now, it’s about humanity being empowered by AI.

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Integrating Real-World Data into Coveo Search Using the Generic REST API Source Connector

Perficient Digital Transformation

This blog will guide you through indexing content from API endpoints into Coveo using the Generic REST API source. This tool allows the indexing of data from any web service exposing a REST API, such as Content Management Systems (CMS), databases, or third-party platforms. While the demo API here is for illustration, the steps can be adapted for real-world scenarios, like integrating Adobe Experience Manager (AEM) data or fetching structured content, such as user profiles or metadata, from vario

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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 Avoid Communication Pitfalls: Lessons from a PM in Software Development

Groove Technology

By Victr Pham, Project Manager at Groove Technology When it comes to software development, we often think of technical skills as the driving force behind a project’s success. But did you know that poor communication is responsible for 56% of project failures? That’s right—according to the Project Management Institute (PMI) , ineffective communication leads to delays, budget overruns, and unmet client expectations more than any other factor.

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11 pivotal digital transformation trends for 2025

The Scalers

Lately, it seems that all everyone talks about is AI-related. Especially when analysing digital transformation trends. While generative AI and machine learning are expected to play a critical role in organisations’ development in the foreseeable future, these aren’t the only innovations you should keep an eye out for. In this article, we’ve gathered the top 11 digitalisation trends every tech or business leader should know for 2025… and what’s to come.

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Team Vantage Strata: Fuelled by Connection, Collaboration, & Caffeine

AS White Global

Working remotely presents unique challenges, especially if youre managing properties. Time and again, the Vantage Strata team from ASW Malaysia are able to turn these challenges into opportunities for success. Here are insights from five representatives of the 18-strong (and growing!) team proof that there is unity in diversity. ” Team members: Nadzirah Jalil General Manager, KL Operations Azfar Rahmat Strata Manager Amalina Kamal Din Administrative Support Yanie Annal Strata Manager

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Secure Salesforce Integrations

Perficient Digital Transformation

In today’s interconnected world, Salesforce is rarely used in isolation. Integrating it with external systems—like ERPs, marketing platforms, or data warehouses—is crucial for seamless data exchange. But with integration comes the responsibility of securing your data pipeline. A poorly secured integration can expose sensitive business data, leading to compliance risks, financial losses, and reputational damage.

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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 Ultimate Guide to Software Testing: From Planning to Execution

Amzur

Application or software development has become easy and quick with the evolution of modern technologies and tools. However, application testing remained a daunting challenge for many businesses either due to limited internal capabilities or treating app testing as a tail-end process. In today’s competitive software landscape, ensuring your application performs well across all dimensions is crucial.

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Leading 50™ Core Banking Technology Providers 2024 Report – Core Banking in the Age of Transformation: A Ride from Legacy to Modernity | Blog

Everest Group

Leading global research firm Everest Group has released its first in-depth “Leading” reports, one of which being its Leading 50 Core Banking Technology Providers 2024 report, which is now available at Everest Group Leading 50 – Everest Group Core banking systems have long been the operational backbone of financial institutions, ensuring the smooth execution of banking activities.

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8 dedicated agents handle 5,000 tickets/month with a 56% decrease in missed calls

Influx

See the case study pdf. The need A mobile app used by summer camps needed to scale their customer service team during peak season when ticket spikes hit 5,000 tickets/month on average. 1. 7 days a week coverage Due to the increased volume of tickets during summer, the client needed extended coverage on weekends and an extra layer of support on weekdays to assist their internal team. 2.

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Harnessing the Power of SFMC Contact Builder

Perficient Digital Transformation

In today’s era of data-driven marketing, the ability to understand and engage customers on a personal level is more important than ever. Salesforce Marketing Cloud (SFMC) offers a robust suite of tools to help marketers achieve this, and at the center of it all is Contact Builder —a powerful feature designed to manage and unify customer data for actionable insights and precise targeting.

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10 Ways to Leverage Buyer Signals and Drive Revenue

In today’s ultra-competitive markets, it’s no longer enough to wait for buyers to show obvious signs of interest. Instead, sales teams must be proactive, identifying and acting on nuanced buyer behaviors — often before prospects are fully ready to make a purchase. In this eBook from ZoomInfo & Sell Better, learn 10 actionable ways to use these buyer signals to transform your sales strategy and close deals faster.

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How Companies Can Guard Against A Tariff-Related Supply Chain Crisis

CGS Inc

12/02/2024 In this Forbes article highlighting strategies businesses can adopt to guard against a potential tariff-related supply chain crisis, Paul Magel advises businesses to bring in inventory ahead of tariff impositions and to diversify supply chains by exploring domestic or near-shore production. Paul also underscores the importance of resilience, strategic planning, and leveraging technology to navigate and capitalize on the evolving trade landscape.

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Vision 2025: A Discussion for Banking, Financial Services, and Insurance Sourcing Leaders | Virtual Roundtable

Everest Group

VIRTUAL ROUNDTABLE Vision 2025: A Discussion for Banking, Financial Services, and Insurance Sourcing Leaders December 5, 2024 | 8:00 AM PT | 11 AM ET As sourcing and VMO leaders in the banking, financial services, and insurance (BFSI) sectors look ahead to the coming year, many are reimagining their approach to tech and ops sourcing to improve efficiency and strategic value.

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Comparing Manual vs. Automated Data Entry: Which is Best for Your Business?

Offshore India Data Entry

Today, data plays a crucial role in guiding a business to its success. As a result, organizations have recognized the valuable role of data in a business’s success and are continuously incorporating methods to improve their data management. Whether it’s small-scale businesses or multinational corporations, companies invest in data entry for their long-term success.

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Streamlining Test Automation with Page Object Model (POM) in PyTest and Selenium

Perficient Digital Transformation

In our previous discussion about utilizing PyTest with Selenium, we laid the groundwork for automated testing in web applications. Now, let’s enhance that foundation by exploring the Page Object Model (POM), a design pattern that improves the organization of your code and boosts your tests’ maintainability. What is the Page Object Model (POM)?

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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.