The Global Small Business Blog

MAY 6, 2024

©iStock/jetcityimage What's affecting me, my clients, my colleagues and other global small business owners: Full report on the Berkshire Hathaway Annual Meeting 2024. US campus protests: Final memories for some students. A quick view of what Lumiere is capable of ( Google AI generating video service ). Quote of the week: "If you are lucky in life, make sure a bunch of other people are lucky too." – Warren Buffett (2024) Look out Shopify and say hello to Swap , for DTC players in e-commerce.

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Redial

MAY 2, 2024

As a business owner or a CEO is important to ask certain questions to get a clear picture of what you are hiring, in the case of a Nearshore service, here we have some key questions to ask your next outsource provider. What are the benefits of outsourcing our call center services? Outsourcing call center services offers businesses the opportunity to optimize costs, access specialized talent, enhance scalability, and focus on core competencies, ultimately leading to improved customer experiences

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The Global Small Business Blog

MAY 3, 2024

©iStock/William_Potter The high-level talks between the U.S. and China on artificial intelligence (AI) could have far-reaching implications for the future of global commerce, experts say. U.S. Secretary of State Anthony Blinken has announced that the two countries will conduct their first high-level talks on AI, emphasizing its growing importance. The discussions are poised to cover crucial aspects of AI technology and regulation, and the outcomes may influence regulatory frameworks, technology

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Perficient Digital Transformation

APRIL 29, 2024

We’ve all heard of servant leadership. The concept of “being a servant” to your teams and treating employees as critical individuals to be cultivated and empowered, has strong merit. However, many organizations fall short, with those at the top of the hierarchy viewing employees as interchangeable cogs in the corporate machine. Instead of diving deep into the theories, practices, and benefits of servant leadership, I will focus on a specific, related principle or mind-set: being unobtrusive.

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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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inDinero

MAY 1, 2024

You’ve put effort into managing your small business, but are you truly aware of your company’s financial pulse? Consistent financial reporting can be the difference between merely surviving and thriving in the competitive business landscape. These reports offer a window into your business’s financial health, guiding you to make well-informed decisions that could shape your company’s future.

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3Pillar Global

APRIL 30, 2024

FAIRFAX, VA – 3Pillar Global, a leading software strategy, consulting and AI-enabled product development firm and New Port Partners, a premier advisory firm specializing in tech sector business performance improvements, today announced a strategic business and technology relationship. Clients of New Port partners who are undergoing complex business transformations can leverage 3Pillar’s 18-year track record in digital expertise, including custom enterprise software application development, clou

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IBM Services

MAY 6, 2024

The global economy runs on transactions, and 70% of transactions by value run through an IBM Z® mainframe. Many of the world’s largest enterprises rely on IBM Z to support their core business, and by a process of continued innovation, IBM Z brings industry-first technologies to our clients with each new generation. Modern mainframe skills are critical as businesses implement AI, modernize their applications, integrate across the enterprise and continue digital transformation.

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Perficient Digital Transformation

MAY 1, 2024

That was a decent gap since 1.5 years ago Sitecore previously released a feature-full version of their XM/XP platform, namely 10.3 was released on December 1st of 2022. That is why I was very excited to look through the newest release of the vendor’s self-hosted platforms and familiarize myself with its changes. First and foremost, the 10.4 platforms could be exclusively obtained from a new download page which has moved to its new home at Sitecore Developer Portal.

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SEBPO

MAY 6, 2024

Media Financial Management Annual Conference Total 0 0 0 0 May 19-22, 2024 Hyatt Regency Riverfront, Jacksonville, FL Media Financial Management Annual Conference This year’s Media Financial Management Annual Conference boasts a streamlined experience designed to maximize value and make the most of your time. You’ll gain new connections, new strategies for tackling tough issues, and discover a variety of ways to boost your company’s bottom line.

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3Pillar Global

MAY 6, 2024

Driving innovation in the healthcare space has traditionally been a challenge, to say the least. The good news? Many of the challenges that have stood in the way of unlocking healthcare innovation in the past are now fading into the background. VP of Client Success Carl Rudow and our healthcare industry lead, Steve Rowe, unpack why we may well be entering a golden age of innovation in healthcare on the latest episode of The Innovation Engine.

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Grow your startup beyond borders and boundaries. Global expansion is the ultimate goal for many startup founders. However, to successfully enter new markets and grow internationally, you need a sound and scalable global recruitment strategy. In this eBook, you’ll discover how you can gain a competitive edge over your business rivals through the latest technology, harnessing global contractors, and using a global employment platform.

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The Global Small Business Blog

MAY 1, 2024

©iStock/mesh cube The artificial intelligence (AI) courses Coursera offers are designed to help prepare you for a career in machine learning engineering, intelligent systems design, data science, robotics, and natural language processing, equipping you with cutting-edge skills in this evolving field. Check out which companies are educating the masses.

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IBM Services

MAY 1, 2024

Unlocking the full potential of supply chain management has long been a goal for businesses that seek efficiency, resilience and sustainability. In the age of digital transformation, the integration of advanced technologies like generative artificial intelligence brings a new era of innovation and optimization. AI tools help users address queries and resolve alerts by using supply chain data, and natural language processing helps analysts access inventory, order and shipment data for decision-ma

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Perficient Digital Transformation

MAY 6, 2024

Over the last year, I’ve witnessed significant changes transforming the manufacturing industry. One driver of this change – which won’t surprise you – is artificial intelligence (AI) , and it is the most influential force shaping both professional and personal lives. However, AI isn’t the only noteworthy trend manufacturers need to focus on.

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Magellan Solutions

MAY 6, 2024

As a business owner, you’re always looking for ways to streamline your operations and get more done with fewer resources. Did you know that 24% of small businesses outsource to improve efficiency ? You’re probably curious about the different types of outsourcing that can benefit your company. From boosting productivity to reducing expenses, outsourcing has become a popular tool for improving operations.

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Speaker: Olivia Montgomery, Associate Principal Supply Chain Analyst

Curious to know how your peers are navigating ongoing disruption? The supply chain management techniques that dominated the last 30 years are no longer supporting consumer behavior or logistics and manufacturing capabilities. So what’s working now? What should your plans for 2023 include? By researching the supply chain challenges and solutions that businesses – especially small and midsize businesses – are currently experiencing, we’ve learned what’s working and what’s not.

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Everest Group

MAY 2, 2024

live webinar Sourcing Leaders’ Key Priorities: Accelerating Growth Through Global Services May 2, 2024 | 9 a.m. CDT | 10 a.m. EDT | 3 p.m. BST | 7:30 p.m. IST As the second half of 2024 approaches, sourcing leaders are pivoting towards revenue acceleration strategies, moving beyond the traditional focus on cost savings. Procurement’s growing relevance within organizations underscores its necessity to adopt growth-oriented strategies, including driving innovation with key suppliers, leverag

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The Global Small Business Blog

MAY 2, 2024

©iStock/Geleanu Mihai Shopify President Harley Finkelstein wants to make your customer base global. So do we. Simple as that. "International is a massive area of growth for us,” he [Finkelstein] said. “So not only can any brand of all sizes use Shopify, but once they start selling with us, we want to make it default global, meaning we want their customer base to be global.

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IBM Services

MAY 6, 2024

Successful clinical studies hinge on efficiently recruiting and retaining diverse participants. Yet, clinical trial professionals across the globe grapple with notable challenges in these areas. In this chapter of the IBM series on clinical trial innovation, we spotlight key strategies for boosting recruitment speed, helping to ensure diversity, and harnessing digital advancements.

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Perficient Digital Transformation

MAY 6, 2024

Where’s my order? What’s my tracking number? How do I order spare parts? When will the service technician arrive? These are all common questions lobbed into customer service centers. Your contact center is a living knowledge base where your agents not only cover common questions, but also provide expert-level answers to the complex questions your customers ask.

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Zinnov

APRIL 30, 2024

India’s emergence as a global DeepTech hub is a remarkable growth story. However, amidst this rapid progress lies a critical blind spot – the glaring lack of equal gender representation and participation of women in the tech workforce. The statistics paint a stark picture. Only 70% of Indian women have access to primary education and a mere 3% reach senior leadership roles in the corporate world.

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Everest Group

MAY 3, 2024

Conference ABSL DACH's 10th Member Meeting: AI & Gen AI in GBS June 24-25, 2024 Catch Everest Group Partner, Rohitashwa Aggarwal, at ABSL DACH’s 10th Member Meeting in Hamburg, Germany. Rohitashwa will join an exciting line up of speakers to present his insights on AI and generative AI in GBS.

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IBM Services

MAY 6, 2024

IBM and AWS study: Less than 25% of current generative AI projects are being secured The enterprise world has long operated on the notion that trust is the currency of good business. But as AI transforms and redefines how businesses operate and how customers interact with them, trust in technology must be built. Advances in AI can free human capital to focus on high-value deliverables.

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Perficient Digital Transformation

MAY 3, 2024

In the competitive world of B2C commerce, fostering customer loyalty is paramount. Salesforce Commerce Cloud (SFCC) provides a robust platform that goes beyond transactions, offering a powerful toolset to orchestrate the entire lead-to-loyalty journey. Here’s how SFCC empowers businesses to build lasting customer relationships: Targeted Acquisition Strategies: From the moment a customer lands on your site, leverage their data to create a personalized experience.

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Speaker: Rosemary Coates - Board Member & Founder at Reshoring Institute, Best-selling Author, Host of the Frictionless Supply Chain podcast

Supply chain disruptions create uncertainty and unpredictability for both businesses and consumers. These disruptions bring to light an organization's supply chain dependencies, which they were often unaware of when everything was running smoothly. Re-shoring is one solution that is gaining popularity as a result of pandemic-related issues. Companies can lower the risk of disruptions by shortening the supply chain and moving manufacturing close to the points of sale to reduce the need for expens

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Airswift

MAY 3, 2024

Picture this: You're sitting across a tech recruiter, and the conversation turns to your resume. They admire the depth of your credentials, commending that it stands out in a sea of AI-generated applications. Your expertise and educational background leave a lasting impression, as did your performance in a recent coding challenge.

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Magellan Solutions

MAY 3, 2024

Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) drive significant economic productivity and employment but struggle with high operational costs. With such constraints, investing in costly new technologies and innovations for growth becomes extremely difficult. Fortunately, SMEs can explore outsourcing vs offshoring solutions as viable strategies to reduce costs and free up resources for adopting emerging technologies.

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The Global Small Business Blog

MAY 4, 2024

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IBM Services

APRIL 29, 2024

VeloxCon 2024 , the premier developer conference that is dedicated to the Velox open-source project, brought together industry leaders, engineers, and enthusiasts to explore the latest advancements and collaborative efforts shaping the future of data management. Hosted by IBM® in partnership with Meta, VeloxCon showcased the latest innovation in Velox including project roadmap, Prestissimo (Presto-on-Velox), Gluten (Spark-on-Velox), hardware acceleration, and much more.

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In times of economic uncertainty, account-based strategies are essential. According to several business analysts and practitioners, ABM is a necessity for creating more predictable revenue. Research shows that nearly three-quarters of marketers (74%) already have the resources needed to build successful ABM programs.

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Perficient Digital Transformation

MAY 2, 2024

Are you looking to revolutionize your e-commerce strategy? Look no further than Salesforce Commerce Cloud (SFCC) and its powerful integrations with other Salesforce clouds. SFCC’s ability to seamlessly connect with Marketing Cloud, Service Cloud, and Sales Cloud opens up a world of possibilities for businesses seeking to enhance their customer engagement, drive sales, and optimize operations.

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Zinnov

MAY 1, 2024

As the global technology landscape continues to evolve, companies worldwide are seeking strategic locations to set up Centers of Excellence (COE) that can drive innovation, foster talent development, and leverage cost-effective operations. Mexico has emerged as a top destination for setting up such centers, offering a unique combination of economic advantages, a thriving talent pool, and a growing ecosystem of industry-academia collaborations.

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inDinero

MAY 2, 2024

Finding startup funding takes a lot of work. You have an incredibly promising idea and the ambition to pursue it, but finding the capital to test and grow your business won’t be easy. In this article, we’ll outline different types of startup funding and guide you on how to successfully find and pitch investors. Table of Contents What Is Startup Captial?

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Magellan Solutions

MAY 2, 2024

Have you ever noticed businesses looking for new ways to save money and grow ? One popular tactic is outsourcing to other countries to make operations more efficient. As the global economy becomes increasingly interconnected, the appeal of outsourcing offshore has soared. The global BPO market is projected to reach $525 billion by 2030 , growing at over 9% annually.

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The benefits of expanding internationally are endless, especially if you approach it the right way. However, there are pitfalls along the way that can slow down progress. Global expansion brings many opportunities for companies —business growth, brand-building in new markets, and access to diverse talent pools worldwide. However, international growth can come with challenges.

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