The Global Small Business Blog

JUNE 20, 2024

©iStock/BrianAJackson Despite their ambitions, few companies are ready to build and run truly global organizations. Globalization may be their goal – it may even form the backbone of their strategy – but only a tiny fraction have the execution capabilities needed to bring that strategy to life. Why is that? According to a recent Global Readiness Survey of 362 executives, only 10% of companies think that they have the full complement of capabilities required to win overseas, with most barely mast

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The Global Small Business Blog

JUNE 18, 2024

©iStock/Jacob Wackerhausen With more than half the world’s population now online, the opportunities for businesses to reach new customers abroad have never looked brighter. But how should companies prepare for international expansion? And just how easy is it? Google guides you by looking at your potential customers.

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Amzur

JUNE 19, 2024

In the fast-paced world of software development, traditional waterfall methodologies often fall short of meeting the demands of modern businesses. Long development cycles, rigid processes, and a disconnect between development and operations teams can lead to slow deployments, missed opportunities, and ultimately, frustration for all stakeholders involved.

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Paysquare

JUNE 20, 2024

Payroll Outsourcing in Manufacturing Industries In India, there is a great chance of non-compliance due to the strict and ever-changing labor regulations. Payroll computation errors can cause production lines to be disrupted and profitability to be impacted. They can also result in legal penalties, unhappiness among employees, and possible strikes. Payroll agency is further complicated by the diversified workforce in manufacturing, which includes both temporary workers and highly qualified techn

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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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Perficient Digital Transformation

JUNE 19, 2024

Data is the new oil. In today’s digital world, data is the new fuel. According to the latest estimates, 328 million terabytes of data are created each day. The age we live in is a digital age. As technology evolves, so has the use of the internet, which has skyrocketed in the last 10 years. Today, you can access information with one click. With the advent of the IoT and social media, data creation has skyrocketed.

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The Global Small Business Blog

JUNE 19, 2024

©iStock/wildpixel Juneteenth remains a day to reflect on the enduring struggle for freedom, equality, and self-determination in the African American experience. Learn more about what it is and what it means.

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Everest Group

JUNE 20, 2024

For years, core banking systems have been the backbone of financial institutions. But the landscape is shifting, and customers have high expectations. Nimble FinTech startups with cloud-based solutions are challenging traditional banks. In this dynamic environment, core banking systems are under more scrutiny than ever before. Reach out to discuss with us.

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Perficient Digital Transformation

JUNE 19, 2024

In this episode of “What If? So What?” Jim talks with Neelima Sharma, SVP of ecommerce, digital, and technology at Lowe’s about the challenges and successes of transforming the retail industry through digital innovation. Neelima highlights the importance of teamwork, trust, and a customer-centric approach in driving the company’s growth and also emphasizes the significance of personalization and building long-term relationships with customers.

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The Global Small Business Blog

JUNE 17, 2024

©iStock/Lesla Larionova What's affecting me, my clients, my colleagues and other global small business owners: Father's Day traditions from around the world. Celebrating Father's Day - the day after – because it is dedicated to all the fathers, grandfathers, and step-dads and recognizes their love, support and guidance. Quote of the week: "My father gave me the greatest gift anyone could give another person, he believed in me.” – Jim Valvano A fun history of Father's Day: traditions and language

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The Hackett Group

JUNE 18, 2024

Insights Emanate From Recent In-Depth Conversations With Hundreds of Leading Companies Addressing Their Primary Adoption and Deployment Considerations Miami, FL – June 18, 2024 – The Hackett Group , Inc. (NASDAQ: HCKT) has fully integrated leading-edge generative artificial intelligence (Gen AI) data and insights from its recent in-depth conversations with hundreds of leading global companies and its groundbreaking AI XPLR platform into its Executive Advisory membership programs.

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Everest Group

JUNE 20, 2024

Zones Technology Forum 2024 Navigating the AI-First Landscape: Transforming IT Infrastructure for Tomorrow June 20, 2024 Catch Everest Group Partner, Yugal Joshi , at Zones Technology Forum 2024 as he joins the opening keynote panel discussion for a virtual roundtable, Navigating the AI-First Landscape: Transforming IT Infrastructure for Tomorrow. He will share his thoughts on the changes and impact brought about by AI’s integration at the core of organizational operations in IT infrastruc

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Global Expansion

JUNE 19, 2024

Hiring the right candidates for different roles can be difficult when recruiting on a large scale, but with the use of the right strategies, hiring managers can achieve success.

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The Global Small Business Blog

JUNE 15, 2024

©2024 Laurel J. Delaney. All rights reserved. “Flowers always make people better, happier and more helpful; they are sunshine, food and medicine for the soul.

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V-Soft Consulting

JUNE 21, 2024

ServiceNow is a leading platform providing cloud-based digital workflows for enterprise operations. ServiceNow believes that behind every great experience is a great workflow. And ServiceNow works as the foundation for all digital workflows. ServiceNow comes with the power to modernize operations to optimize productivity, cost, and resilience with a single platform.

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Everest Group

JUNE 18, 2024

Read on to explore how AI is revolutionizing customer experience (CX) in today’s fast-paced digital landscape. In this expert analysis, you will learn how AI-driven solutions enhance customer journeys, personalize interactions, and streamline operations. Discover the pivotal role of human talent in ensuring the success of AI-driven CX and how businesses can harness these innovations to create seamless, customer-centric experiences.

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The Hackett Group

JUNE 21, 2024

Executives all over the world are looking now at artificial intelligence, trying to figure out how they can harness it to serve their operations. In that respect, it is very similar to past technological waves. But one way in which AI is different is that HR will not be the last function to join the party. The post A Guide to How HR Can Capitalise on AI appeared first on The Hackett Group.

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The Global Small Business Blog

JUNE 21, 2024

©iStock/style-photography The U.S. e-commerce market is projected to gross $930 billion this year, up 15% from 2023, and constitute 25% of the world's total online retail sales. However, Statista data analysis indicates the Asian e-commerce industry, spurred by online retail giants such as Alibaba, AliExpress, JD.com and Rakuten, will gross $1.93 trillion in 2024, 16% more than in 2023 and accounting for more than half of global e-commerce revenue.

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Global Expansion

JUNE 21, 2024

Employment in the United States is subject to verification of identity and work authorization through a legal document, Form I-9. Every employer has to establish the identity of the new hires and comply with it, irrespective of the business type and size.

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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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Perficient Digital Transformation

JUNE 21, 2024

The saying “one size fits all,” absolutely does not apply to the healthcare industry. Consumers are flat out demanding a more tailored approach to their health care. To provide this type of more personalized and effective care and services, healthcare organizations (HCOs) need to take concentrated efforts to understand the diverse needs and preferences of their consumers.

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The Hackett Group

JUNE 21, 2024

The newest iteration of automation, Gen AI, could increase workplace productivity by a whopping 51% over the next seven years. That’s according to new data from global consulting firm The Hackett Group – we got the inside track on the secret to strategic success from Matthieu Forrest, a Senior Manager in HR advisory. The post Gen AI to Drive a 50% Productivity Bump, But Only if Adopted Strategically appeared first on The Hackett Group.

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Premier BPO

JUNE 21, 2024

The ongoing digital transformation is continuously reshaping how businesses adapt to the power of innovation, including expanding their digital footprint. One of the key transformations that is shaping the way businesses operate is mobility. It presents a significant shift for enterprise IT looking to drive significant business and employee performance enhancements.

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Globalization Partners

JUNE 19, 2024

If you’ve ever been responsible for achieving market growth, you know firsthand that three key factors can make or break your success: planning, hard work, and the proper allocation of resources. This last point includes the right investments and technology, but never forget about your most important asset — your people. This is where employee mobility can make a huge difference for companies looking to deploy a successful global growth strategy.

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Perficient Digital Transformation

JUNE 21, 2024

Six months ago, the Perficient team in Mexico contacted Tec Racing, the Formula SAE team at Monterrey Tec, to discuss a potential partnership as part of Perficient’s Electrifying the Future of Automotive Program. While the team was excited to partner, they were in the middle of a generational change. Their leaders were heading through their final semester and needed to focus on their assignments and graduation.

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Global Expansion

JUNE 20, 2024

Employee retention is essential for companies to attain long-term business goals. It helps them grow by creating a productive team and a strong brand image as an employee-friendly company. In contrast, high staff turnover leads to disruption in the workplace and costs the company.

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V-Soft Consulting

JUNE 20, 2024

Team collaboration is one of the most impactful factors in achieving IT success in today's dynamic business. ServiceNow and Jira Service Management are two revolutionary tools that were specifically developed to streamline IT ticketing procedures.

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Zinnov

JUNE 20, 2024

George Abatjoglou, President of EMS Management and Consultants, has steered multiple Private Equity-backed Healthcare companies towards explosive growth over two decades. In this episode in our Decoding Private Equity podcast series, George acts as your architect, laying the blueprints for building and scaling high-performing Revenue Cycle Management (RCM) teams in India.

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HR leaders drowning in paperwork struggle to meet C-suite's strategic expectations. Burnout and high turnover plague the field, with 95% feeling overwhelmed. This guide explores how the right tools can free HR from admin tasks and empower them to become the strategic leaders they’re meant to be.

Perficient Digital Transformation

JUNE 21, 2024

Introduction: Storybook works alongside your app, giving you a separate area to create and test UI components without being tied to the main code and context of your app. It’s like having a special workshop just for building and trying out different parts of your website or app. What & Why? It’s a place where you can: Build and test different parts of your website (like buttons or menus) by themselves.

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Everest Group

JUNE 20, 2024

Webinar ABSL DACH: The New World of Business Services Locations June 20, 2024 Everest Group Vice President Parul Jain will join a panel of industry experts in an ABSL DACH webinar titled, The New World of Business Services Locations. She will present current trends and expertise in locations options using Everest Group’s data-backed research. The event is a great opportunity to engage with representatives from locations including Egypt, Poland, Spain, Latvia, Lithuania, Bosnia, South Africa, Rwa

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V-Soft Consulting

JUNE 19, 2024

ServiceNow is constantly improving the service delivery process and has started to evolve every business unit as a strategic business partner to deliver better cost to value. ServiceNow has transformed IT as an active and strategic business entity with Strategic Portfolio Management (formerly ITBM) module. ServiceNow SPM elevates the IT department with a business-driven methodology to streamline efforts in line with business goals and drive overall business value and success.

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NoonDalton

JUNE 19, 2024

Digital innovation is reshaping how businesses operate. Technologies like artificial intelligence (AI), robotic process automation (RPA), and the Internet of Things (IoT) are revolutionizing operations and delivering unprecedented customer experiences. It’s no wonder that global spending on digital transformation will hit $3.9 trillion by 2027. Companies recognize that staying ahead of the competition requires embracing these innovations.

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