The Global Small Business Blog

APRIL 23, 2024

©iStock/NatanaelGinting Zimbabwe-based ZimTrade , a trade information portal, has developed an export program to empower female owned businesses with export knowledge and skills that will help at least 200 women entrepreneurs contribute to significant exports in the region. The program will help women business owners get export ready.

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The Global Small Business Blog

FEBRUARY 24, 2022

They had promised last May that it would attach "informational labels" to certain posts about climate change in the U.S. and some other countries, directing readers to a "Climate Science Information Center" with reliable information and resources. Learn more about what Meta is failing to do.

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Everest Group

DECEMBER 18, 2024

By acquiring solutions through the marketplaces offered by cloud providers Information Technology (IT) procurement leaders can better utilize spend commitments. But, to their dismay, they end up with a significant portion of these commitments being unused.

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The Global Small Business Blog

APRIL 25, 2023

©iStock/Elena Horrmann What you need to know about Foreign Trade Zones (FTZs): how to apply, the FTZ Information System, how to use it, past approvals and information to assist FTZ grantees. It's all here. But wait, there's more !

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The Global Small Business Blog

MAY 26, 2022

Experience in Africa shows that digitally-based information and services can be effective tools for empowering farmers and local businesses. Organizations can work collectively to move money at scale if the motivation is strong enough.

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Groove Technology

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

Solutions: Use Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs): Require non-disclosure agreements to protect sensitive information shared with the outsourcing provider. By prioritizing security and data protection, businesses can mitigate risks and protect their intellectual property and sensitive information.

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Premier BPO

JULY 19, 2024

Today’s customers expect a frictionless omnichannel journey, seamlessly switching between voice, chat, email, social media, or self-service options without repeating information. Customers demand personalized experiences that will fulfill their specific needs and preferences.

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Groove Technology

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

Health Information Exchanges (HIEs): For facilitating the exchange of healthcare information across organizations, a robust healthcare solution also allows healthcare providers to improve patient outcomes. Home Healthcare Providers : For coordinating care and managing patient information remotely.

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The Global Small Business Blog

JANUARY 24, 2024

The World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) is the global forum for intellectual property policy, services, information and cooperation. ©iStock/May Lim Intellectual property knowledge, data and services are adding value around the world by creating a better understanding of IP.

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The Global Small Business Blog

AUGUST 14, 2024

Track the U.S.national annual report for information on the 2023 climate conditions across the U.S. This value is 0.15°C F) more than the previous record set in 2016. The 10 warmest years in the 174-year record have all occurred during the last decade (2014–2023).

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The Global Small Business Blog

OCTOBER 23, 2023

Quote of the week: "People tend to think of the web as a way to get information or perhaps as a place to carry out e-commerce. ©iStock/gorodenkoff What's affecting me, my clients, my colleagues and other global small business owners: Setting up your ecommerce strategy. Uniting a divided workforce. How does AI think ?

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Everest Group

JANUARY 8, 2025

Which digital services and next-generation capabilities are expected to be in demand? Who should attend?

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The Global Small Business Blog

AUGUST 21, 2024

This platform aims to keep you informed and engaged while you navigate the world of agricultural exports. ©iStock/CROCOTHERY Hello " Export Impact ,” a new platform where experts dive into the impactful work of the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Foreign Agricultural Service. Check it out!

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Groove Technology

SEPTEMBER 5, 2021

The mobile application was initially provided for general information purposes and universal network services, including email, calendar, contacts, and the stock market and weather information. Or even users can easily transfer data and personal information when they switch to another device or to a new platform.

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The Global Small Business Blog

JANUARY 11, 2024

Perplexity, a startup going after Google’s dominant position in web search , has won backing from Jeff Bezos and venture capitalists betting that artificial intelligence will upend the way people find information online. The company’s product, which it calls an answer engine, is used by about 10 million people monthly.

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The Global Small Business Blog

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

So, you have to value them accurately to make informed decisions during global expansion. ©iStock/DKosig It goes without saying that intellectual property assets are the heart of a tech company's competitive advantage. Before scaling, you need to conduct a thorough IP audit first.

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The Global Small Business Blog

JANUARY 21, 2022

They account for the vast majority of businesses worldwide and are important contributors to job creation and global economic development.

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Everest Group

DECEMBER 26, 2024

For more information, visit www.everestgrp.com. Job overview This role is part of the Commercial and Solution Analytics (CSA)practice, which assists buyers and service providers make informed decisions about costs, pricing or solutioning in outsourcing arrangements.

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Forrester Digital Transformation

OCTOBER 26, 2021

Get a sneak peek at five of Forrester's 2022 predictions, and then download our guide to help inform your 2022 strategy. Forrester predicts more change in 2022 across CX, EX, technology, and marketing.

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The Global Small Business Blog

DECEMBER 20, 2023

All of Adewusi’s work on HR policies and programs and how he leads is informed by his cultural competencies, and it’s important to him that HR professionals don’t forget the human connections that make the function so special.

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Everest Group

DECEMBER 26, 2024

For more information, visit www.everestgrp.com. The team focuses on authoring research reports that cater to informing our clients (design agencies, IT service providers, marketing holding companies, MarTech players, and enterprises) on trends governing the ecosystem and the strategies they need to carve growth.

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Forrester Digital Transformation

MAY 17, 2022

Tell us about yourself: I help people seek, solicit, and speak data & information in safe to share environments. I can help data, technology, and business leaders influence culture change and ignite insight-driven decision making at their organizations.

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Forrester Digital Transformation

APRIL 26, 2022

From their interactions as consumers, B2B buyers and customers are already accustomed to receiving relevant information curated by algorithms and delivered at the right time in dynamic and digestible formats. Across channels, devices, and interfaces, these audiences ask for what they want.

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Forrester Digital Transformation

OCTOBER 12, 2022

We may be in a rush, we may be excited to snag the item we’re looking for, and we fill in our information and click along to complete the transaction. We’ve all been there — we’re on our favorite website trying to buy the latest gadget, reserve concert tickets, or claim an advertised reward. Just […].

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Forrester Digital Transformation

SEPTEMBER 2, 2022

Employee communications via chat, voice calls, and videoconferencing can include customers’ personal information, insights about business operations, or other highly sensitive material. What’s within an employee chat? More than emojis. Consumer apps aren’t suited for such purposes.

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The Global Small Business Blog

AUGUST 28, 2024

This report provides information on identified U.S. Census Bureau, Department of Commerce, releases the report, A Profile of U.S. Importing and Exporting Companies, 2020-2021 (latest available report). companies and their known export or import value.

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The Global Small Business Blog

JANUARY 5, 2022

For more information on what you should or shouldn't be doing relative to taking a business global, please visit: Exporting Guide. ©iStock/metamorworks Fifteen members of Forbes Business Council shared the steps entrepreneurs must take before successfully taking on a global market. Delaney wrote the best-selling book on this topic.

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Everest Group

JANUARY 15, 2025

Over the past 10 years we have more than tripled our number of expert industry analysts and researchers, while simultaneously making informed decisions to invest in our own technology and innovations. For more information regarding Everest Groups new leader and the organization, please visit Everest Group | A Leading Global Research Firm

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Forrester Digital Transformation

JUNE 27, 2022

In the second, I described the critical strategy, audience, product, and revenue information […]. Annual marketing planning is tricky on a number of fronts, and in this blog post series, I’ve addressed a few of the main challenges that B2B marketing leaders face. In the first post, I shared an outline of a marketing planning process.

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Everest Group

OCTOBER 24, 2024

This ensures that the organization is getting the best value for money, without compromising on quality or strategic alignment Informed decision-making : Outsourcing contracts often involve complex and multi-faceted arrangements.

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