The Global Small Business Blog

MAY 9, 2024

©iStock/SARINYAPINNGAM In Descartes's third annual consumer sentiment study of ecommerce, it shows that home delivery online buying grows , but too many consumers still experience delivery woes. The study shows that 39% of respondents made more online purchases in the period surveyed this year compared to last year, and that 57% made purchases in at least one new product category this year.

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Perficient Digital Transformation

MAY 9, 2024

Recently, to meet project requirements, we customized and expanded the functionality of the “General Link” feature by incorporating a new “Telephone Link” feature. Everything was working correctly on our local project instance, but we got the below-listed error when the changes were deployed on the higher environment. Exception: Sitecore.Exceptions.AccessDeniedException Message: Calling Fieldtypes.ExtendedGeneralLink.ExtendedGeneralLinkForm.OnModeChange method through ref

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The Global Small Business Blog

MAY 8, 2024

©iStock/Antonio_Diaz International Finance Corporation's (IFC's) white paper, “ Banking on Women Who Trade Across Borders ," underscores the critical need for gender equality in international trade and trade finance. Women Entrepreneurs Grow Global® also understands and actively supports empowering women in international trade. For those who don't know, wegg® educates women business owners to level the playing field for women interested in taking their business to the next level through globaliz

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31 West

MAY 4, 2024

The days when you would use email, spreadsheet, and pen-and-paper-based solutions to store customer profiles are long gone. Today, you need a centralized system where all your customer data can be organized and managed in a single place. That’s what high-quality, scalable, and robust Customer Relationship Management (CRM) software does for your business.

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Advertiser: ZoomInfo

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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V-Soft Consulting

MAY 7, 2024

In this rapidly advancing technological landscape, businesses must adopt the latest technology trends to remain at the forefront of the competition. Generative Artificial Intelligence, or Generative AI, is one of the most significant revolutions that is transforming the way businesses operate and optimizing their workflows. By integrating Generative AI (Gen AI) capabilities into collaborative chatbots, virtual assistants, and other business applications, organizations can reap the benefits of in

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IBM Services

MAY 8, 2024

Amid the dynamic realms of modern business and technology, organizations seek to maintain a competitive edge and elevate business outcomes and user experiences through their SAP investments. The crux of this endeavor lies in fostering continuous value creation throughout the journey. Drawing from my experience with clients across expansive, multi-year SAP engagements, there are three areas where collaborative value creation and charting future roadmaps intertwine seamlessly. 1.

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Amzur

MAY 7, 2024

What if your ERP could do more than manage core functionalities like financials and inventory? NetSuite, for instance, is changing the game with cutting-edge artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities. NetSuite’s AI goes beyond basic automation. It empowers businesses with intelligent features like predictive analytics, AI-powered workflows, and advanced data visualization, helping you transform raw data into actionable insights that drive strategic decision-making and optimize operations.

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Intelligent Management Inc.

MAY 9, 2024

Thousands of views on LinkedIn On 31st March this year, as it was the birthday of Dr. Goldratt who developed the Theory of Constraints, we posted a photo of him and a short message : Today is Dr. Eliyahu Goldratt’s birthday. We spent the morning surfacing assumptions that we can challenge in order to create a breakthrough, the way Dr. Goldratt taught us.

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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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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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Advertiser: G-P

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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Everest Group

MAY 9, 2024

The emergence of agentic AI represents the next frontier in AI-based automation, offering enterprises the opportunity to revolutionize work processes through increased autonomy, enhanced decision-making capabilities, and greater adaptability. But can it move from consumer applications to the enterprise environment? Read on to explore agentic AI’s potential to transform operations and the challenges of this rising technology.

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Intugo

MAY 9, 2024

5 Benefits of Outsourcing Call Center Solutions for Small Businesses Are you a small business owner seeking to improve your call center operations without the typical high costs associated with an in-house team? As customer service becomes increasingly pivotal in today’s business landscape, finding efficient solutions for call center management is paramount.

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Perficient Digital Transformation

MAY 9, 2024

Perficient’s Giving ERG was established in 2021 , as a way for employees to bond over philanthropy and inspire generosity. Shortly after, in September 2022, a group of liaisons was formed in Atlanta so we could start to give back to our local community in person. Since then, the Atlanta liaisons have grown to a team of 8, planning frequent events from volunteering at animal shelters, cooking meals for the unhoused, hosting food, toy and clothing donation drives, and everything in between!

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IBM Services

MAY 8, 2024

The recent validated what many of us in the industry already knew: Identity has become the leading attack vector. The 2024 report showed a 71% increase in valid identities used in cyberattacks year-over-year. What really puts it into perspective is the realization that you are just as likely to have your valid identity used in a cyberattack as you are to see a phishing attack in your organization.

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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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The Global Small Business Blog

MAY 7, 2024

©iStock/Nuthawut Somsuk No firm is an island. Proof is in this article. Collaboration, joint ventures and quasi mergers are the keystones for expansion in an ever-evolving global economic landscape. Industry giants such as Disney, Ford, and Microsoft are charging ahead with a fresh strategy for global growth amidst the ongoing challenges in commerce.

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Everest Group

MAY 8, 2024

IT service providers are increasingly exploring monetizing their proprietary software tools and accelerators as independent products. This strategic decision can create new revenue streams and differentiate providers. While these accelerators offer numerous benefits, they face challenges in gaining client acceptance. In this blog, we explore the pricing strategies for accelerators and discuss five crucial factors that providers need to consider to maximize the value of their assets.

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Paysquare

MAY 9, 2024

INTRODUCTION OF PAYROLL DATA PRIVACY & SECURITY It is evident in today’s growing technological world that regulating one’s business is a very difficult thing. However, things get a lot easier for those who hire professional payroll companies to keep track of their employee payrolls. This is because the workforce is the strongest pillar upon which the foundation of any company or business stands.

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Perficient Digital Transformation

MAY 9, 2024

In the mosaic of education, diversity is the common thread that weaves through every classroom. Students come with unique backgrounds, abilities, and learning styles. Recognizing and embracing this diversity is essential for creating inclusive learning environments where all students can thrive. Universal Design for Learning (UDL) offers a transformative approach to education by providing a framework that addresses the diverse needs of learners.

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IBM Services

MAY 8, 2024

In the ever-evolving landscape of cybersecurity, businesses are constantly seeking robust solutions to fortify their defenses and navigate the complex challenges posed by cyberthreats. FreeDivision, an IBM Business Partner, stands out in the field by understanding the local needs of its clients. Operating as a security service partner, FreeDivision leverages IBM’s endpoint detection and response (EDR) solution, IBM Security® QRadar® EDR, as part of its solution, freedivision.io,

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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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Everest Group

MAY 8, 2024

Broadcom’s acquisition of VMware represents a significant shift in virtualization and cloud computing pricing, licensing, and product offerings. Explore the implications of this deal and recommendations for customers and partners to navigate these sweeping changes in this blog. Contact us to discuss. In a move that has sent ripples through the tech and cloud services industry , Broadcom’s acquisition of VMware marks a pivotal shift in the virtualization and cloud computing landscape.

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Amzur

MAY 9, 2024

In today’s hyper-competitive landscape, streamlining operations and maximizing efficiency are paramount for CIOs. This is where automation comes in, offering a powerful way to elevate your business. Both RPA and AI technologies benefit businesses, including reduced operational costs and improved accuracy, and they can free up human employees to focus on more strategic tasks.

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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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Perficient Digital Transformation

MAY 9, 2024

Welcome to the inaugural installment of our Universal Design Series, where we embark on a journey to explore the vital intersection of Inclusivity for Learning in Education Accessibility. In this series, we’ll delve into the principles, practices, and significance of Universal Design in creating inclusive learning environments that cater to the diverse needs of all students.

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IBM Services

MAY 8, 2024

At IBM Cloud, we are committed to helping enterprises across industries leverage hybrid cloud and AI technologies to help them drive innovation. For true transformation to begin, we believe it is key to understand the unique challenges organizations are facing—whether it is keeping data secured, addressing data sovereignty requirements or speeding time to market to satisfy consumers.

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The Global Small Business Blog

MAY 4, 2024

©2024 Laurel J. Delaney. All rights reserved. "We build too many walls and not enough bridges.

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Everest Group

MAY 9, 2024

As digital CX continues to grow in importance, strategic business outcomes – aimed at establishing a genuine partnership between enterprise and providers based on mutual trust – are set to redefine the measurement of success. Delve into this blog to explore the advantages and potential hurdles of adopting a strategic business outcome in CXM. The revolutionary integration of digital CX solutions is significantly transforming customer experience service delivery.

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Advertiser: ZoomInfo

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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AS White Global

MAY 8, 2024

At ASW Global , we’re committed to making a positive impact, and our Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) activities are a key part of that mission. Sharing our blessings at the Chosen Children Village Last 14th April, volunteers from ASW Philippines held an outreach activity at the Chosen Children Village , a haven for abandoned children who are physically and mentally challenged.

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Perficient Digital Transformation

MAY 9, 2024

In today’s tech-driven world, the ability to visualize data spatially has been vital for various industries. Enter ArcGIS , a Geographic Information System (GIS) developed by ESRI , which is here to help us solve our client’s needs. Let’s chart our way into the world of ArcGIS and how it empowers businesses to harness the full capabilities of today’s mapping software.

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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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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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Advertiser: G-P

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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