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 the world of small business management, the challenge of managing payroll & HR efficiently while scaling operations can be overwhelming. Yet, with the right strategies in place, these challenges can become opportunities for growth and innovation. In this session, Joe Sharpe, Senior Director of Managed Payroll Services at IRIS, will reveal practical methods and expert insights for outsourcing and streamlining payroll processes, resulting in substantial time and resource savings.

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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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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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Diversity and inclusion are crucial for building a strong and innovative workforce. Discover how AI technology can revolutionize your hiring process and drive diversity in your organization. Explore over 10 ways AI recruiting tools can help you identify a wider pool of candidates, enhance communication strategies, and eliminate unconscious bias. Embrace the future of recruitment and create a more diverse and inclusive workplace with AI technology.

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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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 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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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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The first report from Gallagher’s 2024 US Workforce Trends Report Series, includes data from 3,500+ employers who participated in the 2024 US Benefits Strategy & Benchmarking Survey. The report provides benchmarks for benefits, HR and people strategies to help organizations thrive. Organizations continue to rank retention as the top priority for HR, and second highest for operations.

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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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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 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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Can you guess why top-tier companies place such a high emphasis on diversity? Because a successful business mirrors the world around it. Diverse companies create empowering environments and are 35% more likely to financially outperform their peers. This new guide offers strategic insights to build a vibrant, diverse, and innovative workforce. Learn to assess your current workforce, understand demographics, and identify barriers to inclusivity.

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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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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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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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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Marketing technology is essential for B2B marketers to stay competitive in a rapidly changing digital landscape — and with 53% of marketers experiencing legacy technology issues and limitations, they’re researching innovations to expand and refine their technology stacks. To help practitioners keep up with the rapidly evolving martech landscape, this special report will discuss: How practitioners are integrating technologies and systems to encourage information-sharing between departments and pr

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Everest Group

AUGUST 9, 2024

In this report, we examine the importance of sustainability in IT sourcing, IT sourcing leaders’ role in driving sustainability, and a roadmap for sustainable IT procurement.

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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

Implementing AWS cross-account access is crucial to managing a secure and scalable cloud environment. This setup simplifies the management process, enhances security by adhering to the principle of least privilege, streamlines operations by reducing the need to switch accounts, and facilitates compliance and auditing by centralizing access and control.

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Making effective hiring decisions can be challenging, but with a standardized evaluation process, you can improve your chances of finding the ideal candidate every time. Discover the benefits of using interview scorecards to assess and compare candidates, ensuring fair and consistent evaluations. Our free interview scorecard template allows you to customize criteria and track candidate progress, helping you make informed hiring decisions.

Everest Group

AUGUST 7, 2024

Life & Annuity (L&A) Insurance IT Services PEAK Matrix® Assessment The Life and Annuity (L&A) insurance industry is rapidly transforming, driven by technology advances and evolving customer expectations. As insurers face challenges with legacy systems, regulatory changes, and market dynamics, IT service providers become crucial allies in navigating associated complexities.

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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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SPD Load

AUGUST 8, 2024

Looking for qualified candidates takes a lot of time and effort from any talent acquisition team out there. The are many companies. The post Unlocking Top Talent: Must-Have Talent Acquisition Software Features for 2024 first appeared on SpdLoad.

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Perficient Digital Transformation

AUGUST 8, 2024

What is AWS DLT? Distributed Load Testing on AWS helps you automate the testing of your software applications at scale and at load to identify bottlenecks before you release your application. This solution creates and simulates thousands of connected users generating transactional records at a constant pace without the need to provision servers. For more info, please refer to AWS documentation: [link] Fig: Distributed Load Testing on AWS architecture Learn more about DLT and AWS architecture.

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It’s a never-ending tightrope act, trying to find the balance between creating benefits offerings that adapt to the uniqueness of your people, managing your own time and resources, and maintaining the organization’s bottom line. And the ever-changing policies and laws can make cultivating a competitive employee benefits strategy feel impossible. Whether you’re concerned about adapting to new pay transparency laws, managing global benefits packages, return-to-office mandates, or 401(k) and retire

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