The Global Small Business Blog

AUGUST 8, 2024

©iStock/z_wei Entering a foreign market can be fraught with risks, and chair of Harris Sliwoski's corporate practice group Jonathan Bench has seen too many instances where a company did not lay the proper groundwork for their foreign business. That cavalier attitude can work for a while, but it will cause you serious repercussions down the road. Do yourself a favor and do it right the first time.

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Redial

AUGUST 7, 2024

The Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) industry is on the brink of significant transformation, driven by evolving market demands and technological advancements. Here are the key trends reshaping the outsourcing landscape. Advanced Technology Integration The adoption of AI, machine learning, and robotic process automation (RPA) is revolutionizing BPO operations.

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Zinnov

AUGUST 8, 2024

In this episode, Nilesh Thakker, President of Zinnov, sits down with Sunil Rajasekar, CEO of Billtrust, to explore the nuances of leading global teams. Sunil offers a candid look at the challenges and strategies involved in treating international teams with the same level of respect and responsibility as local teams. He emphasizes that effective global leadership goes beyond sending tasks; it requires mastering communication, influence, and cultural sensitivity.

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Zinnov

AUGUST 8, 2024

The Olympic Games in Paris 2024 are in full swing, captivating audiences worldwide. For India, these games represent another chapter in its long Olympic history. The country’s impressive haul of seven medals, including a gold, at Tokyo 2020 was its best showing in decades. Now, with 4 Bronze medals and 1 Silver medal already secured in the Paris Olympics 2024, India continues to build on this momentum.

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

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Amzur

AUGUST 8, 2024

Amid the increasing demand for business transformation, cloud adoption remains a top priority for C-level executives. In the USA, over 60% of organizations store their data on the cloud rather than in traditional on-premises data centers. Cloud migration, however, requires thorough planning, execution, and a comprehensive strategy to achieve business goals.

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The Global Small Business Blog

AUGUST 7, 2024

©iStock/mbolina Philippe Petit looks back on his phenomenal 1974 Twin Towers walk. On Wednesday and Thursday of this week, he will walk a highwire across the nave of St. John the Divine in New York City, the world's largest cathedral. "My love for magnificent places and my love for walking on the tightrope and sharing with an audience my passion has not changed," he said.

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SEBPO

AUGUST 7, 2024

BLOG 4 Ways to Fix Failing Ad Operations August 7, 2024 Are your Ad Operations (AdOps) leaving you puzzled at their lackluster performance? Discover four main reasons why many companies struggle with AdOps and how to turn things around with proven solutions. 1. Volume and Inability to Scale 2. Fragmented Systems and Processes 3. Lack of Automation 4.

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Mattsen Kumar

AUGUST 6, 2024

Workforce management (WFM) approaches are adapted to the evolving work environment, driven by technological advancements, shifting employee expectations, and economic factors. Companies must stay well-informed about current trends to manage their workforce. The surge in remote work demands a heightened focus on employee well-being, work-life balance, and data-driven insights.

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The Global Small Business Blog

AUGUST 6, 2024

©2024 Women Entrepreneurs Grow Global®. All rights reserved. Boba tea, especially among younger consumers like Millennials and Gen Z, is growing. The global bubble tea market is expected to grow at a compound annual rate of nearly 9% through 2030. That's what makes this upcoming wegginar® so special. Co-founder Allison Sodha of better boba will be sharing her insights Wednesday, August 7th at 11 AM CT on, " Pearls of Wisdom: Navigating the Boba Beverage Marketplace.

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Perficient Digital Transformation

AUGUST 6, 2024

Understanding Microservices Architecture: Benefits and Challenges Explained Microservices architecture is a transformative approach in backend development that has gained immense popularity in recent years. To fully grasp the advantages of microservices, it is essential first to understand monolithic architecture, as microservices emerged primarily to address its limitations.

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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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3Pillar Global

AUGUST 5, 2024

According to Gartner Research, 60% of new custom business applications will rely on composable products by 2025. So what exactly are composable products, how should they be used, and which businesses should use them? Join 3Pillar Chief Innovation Officer Pankaj Chawla, Information Services Industry Lead Bernie Doone, and Field CTOs Scott Young and Rich Waller as they break down everything you need to know about composable products.

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Everest Group

AUGUST 6, 2024

Live Webinar Mindset Shift: Embracing Sustainability as a GDP Growth Lever August 6, 2024 | 9 a.m. CDT | 10 a.m. EDT | 3 p.m. BST | 7:30 p.m. IST Climate change and the volatility it can cause has a demonstrable impact on GDP. However, traditional GDP calculations often neglect to include the impact of environmental degradation, resource depletion, and societal disruption caused by the climate crisis.

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The Global Small Business Blog

AUGUST 5, 2024

©iStock/scanrail What's affecting me, my clients, my colleagues and other global small business owners: Less than container load (LCL) shipping has it benefits. Top central banks differ on rates. Quote of the week: "I'm not afraid of storms, for I'm learning how to sail my ship." – Louisa May Alcott CrowdStrike reveals global outage. Why India feels it is important to empower small businesses.

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Amzur

AUGUST 6, 2024

Inventory mismanagement costs retailers billions of dollars annually. In fact, according to studies, globally, retailers lose approximately $1.75 trillion annually due to stockouts and overstocks. Balancing stock levels to meet ever-changing customer demands while preventing costly stockouts and overstocks is a complex challenge. Traditional inventory management methods often fall short, leading to lost sales, diminished customer satisfaction, and reduced profitability.

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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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Zinnov

AUGUST 5, 2024

Remember when Tech valuations seemed to only go up? Those days are behind us, and Private Equity firms are feeling the squeeze. The once-hot Tech Services sector is cooling off, forcing investors to rethink their playbooks. But as they say, when the going gets tough, the tough get creative. Private Equity (PE) in Tech Services has undergone a dramatic transformation since 2021.

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The Scalers

AUGUST 7, 2024

If you’re looking for an updated guide on offshore development services in India, you’re in the right place. In this article, you’ll learn why this Asian country is considered one of the best destinations to find and hire elite engineers. You’ll also discover why — as a tech leader — you should consider moving operations to Bangalore, the ‘Silicon Valley of Asia’.

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The Global Small Business Blog

AUGUST 9, 2024

©iStock/plusphoto There's panic on Wall Street and around the world recently, and it's not bad economic news or a terrible earnings report that's at fault. Instead, it's a highly leveraged yen "carry trade" that has led to billions of dollars in selling and liquidations starting in the crypto market on Sunday night. Here's how the yen carry trade works.

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Perficient Digital Transformation

AUGUST 5, 2024

In the modern digital landscape, efficient collaboration and streamlined workflows are proven elements of successful project management. Integrating GitHub repositories with Azure Storage proves to be a robust solution for the management of project files in the cloud. Whether you’re a developer, a project manager, or a technology enthusiast, understanding how to push files from a GitHub repository to an Azure Storage container can significantly enhance your productivity and simplify your d

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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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Everest Group

AUGUST 9, 2024

In this blog, we explore how generative AI (Gen AI) is not only enhancing our personal and professional interactions but also ensuring that the essence of human connection remains central in our increasingly digital world. Reach out to us to explore further. In a world where digital transformation is the norm, maintaining genuine human connections becomes our greatest challenge and opportunity.

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The Hackett Group

AUGUST 8, 2024

Miami, FL – August 8, 2024 – Answerthink , a Hackett Group company (NASDAQ: HCKT), today announced it has achieved the GROW with SAP designation. The GROW with SAP offering helps midsize companies adopt cloud ERP. This offering provides products, best-practice support, adoption acceleration services, a community, and learning opportunities to help customers move to SAP S/4HANA Cloud, public edition with speed, predictability, and continuous innovation.

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Capgemini

AUGUST 9, 2024

Resilient supply chains Order management Gilles Bacquet 14 May 2024 Facebook Linkedin Resilience is essential to survive the global ‘black swan’ events which are becoming more frequent and severe, impacting both top and bottom lines. This is the first in a short three part blog series that explores supply chain resilience – why it matters and how it can be achieved.

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Perficient Digital Transformation

AUGUST 5, 2024

Databricks system tables are currently in Public Preview, which means they are accessible but some detail may still change. This is how Databricks describes system tables: System tables are a Databricks-hosted analytical store of your account’s operational data found in the system catalog. System tables can be used for historical observability across your account.

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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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Everest Group

AUGUST 9, 2024

Guidewire’s latest release, Kufri, showcases the company’s dedication to innovation, efficiency, and global reach in the insurance technology space. Emphasizing streamlined processes, advanced data analytics, and expanded global solutions, Kufri is set to enhance the competitive edge of insurers worldwide. Reach out to us to explore further.

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Globalization Partners

AUGUST 8, 2024

While global expansion comes with a world of exciting opportunities to plan for, no amount of internet research can prepare you for what you’ll experience on the ground in a new region. Trying to transfer your current practices and strategy to a new location can cause key parts of your business to get lost in translation.

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Influx

AUGUST 8, 2024

AI is changing how customer service leaders build their teams. AI models and out-of-the-box AI solutions can reduce your costs—check out examples here , here , and here —and AI can also improve your overall customer experience. So, implementing AI sounds like a win/win, but how does it work exactly, and where do you get started? Where is it over-hyped or ineffective?

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Perficient Digital Transformation

AUGUST 9, 2024

Welcome to another insightful installment in our UX in Universal Design series! This time, we’ll be focusing on the importance of large touch targets within health systems. As healthcare increasingly relies on digital interfaces—whether through patient portals, check-in kiosks, or mobile health apps—it’s crucial to ensure that these technologies are accessible to all users, including those with physical disabilities or dexterity challenges.

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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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Everest Group

AUGUST 5, 2024

In today’s competitive landscape, enhancing customer experience (CX) is crucial for brands to achieve superior growth and loyalty. This blog is the first in a series that will highlight tech providers and how integrated tech solutions can empower enterprises to meet CX challenges and seamlessly connect various tools for improved productivity and data flow.

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V-Soft Consulting

AUGUST 8, 2024

In this ever-emerging digital space, the efficient management of IT investments is a crucial task for businesses to succeed. Especially, investments in IT operations and services management need to be very focused on building a robust IT infrastructure for effective project management and service delivery.

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SPD Load

AUGUST 8, 2024

According to Mordor Intelligence, the mobile learning market is booming. It is estimated to be worth $6.08 billion in 2024 and is. The post Top LMS Integrations: Boosting Efficiency with Seamless Learning Solutions first appeared on SpdLoad.

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Perficient Digital Transformation

AUGUST 8, 2024

Connected vehicles are no longer the future. They have become the present. This year, our team is conducting connected products research in which we are collecting insights from consumers, commercial end users, and manufacturers. The reason? Almost every manufacturer is working on providing connected products and solutions for both their consumers and their businesses operations.

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