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.
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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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.
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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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
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
The Global Small Business Blog
APRIL 29, 2024
©iStock/CHOLTICHA KRANJUMNONG What's affecting me, my clients, my colleagues and other global small business owners: The ethical issues of AI ; imitation isn't enough. Fears of trade protectionism are overdone. The fallout of Red Sea disruptions for global trade and inflation. Quote of the week: "The freer the flow of world trade, the stronger the tides for economic progress and peace among nations.
Global Sourcing Brief brings together the best content for outsourcing professionals from the widest variety of industry thought leaders.
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.
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
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
The Global Small Business Blog
APRIL 26, 2024
©iStock/Galeanu Mihai International tax laws on e-commerce may change the industry and global trade — perhaps not for the better, resulting in higher consumer prices. E-commerce has enjoyed such a meteoric rise over the past decade that ordering pretty much anything online and receiving it within a few days is now routine for consumers all over the world.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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?
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.
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.
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.
Perficient Digital Transformation
MAY 1, 2024
As of mid-February 2024, the Spring ‘24 release was generally available across all instances of Health Cloud bringing with it a host of improvements and added functionality for healthcare organizations. The new features and enhancements offer opportunities for efficiency, security, and insights. Home Health Advanced visit scheduling enables healthcare organizations to proactively manage care delivery, optimizing resource allocation and enhancing patient outcomes.
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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Airswift
MAY 1, 2024
Entering the US market poses many challenges for businesses, and one critical aspect is navigating the complex landscape of employee benefits. In our recent webinar, Colby Clark (Vice President - Global Employment Mobility) and Steve Jenkins (Sales Director - Global Employment Mobility) from Airswift shed light on the intricacies of this process, offering valuable insights for companies looking to establish themselves in the US.
The Global Small Business Blog
APRIL 27, 2024
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Zinnov
MAY 2, 2024
Remember the game of musical chairs? When the music stopped, everyone scrambled for a seat. The talent market in past few years has been a lot like that. We saw a period of what’s been called the “ Great Resignation.” Employees made consecutive job switches in search for growth, value and of course better paychecks. But then, plot twist!
Perficient Digital Transformation
MAY 1, 2024
We are proud to announce Perficient has been awarded HCL Software’s Gold Reseller Award! This award comes as recognition for our continued collaboration and outstanding performance in regard to sales and delivery in 2023. As an HCL Software strategic partner, we actively drive innovation into HCL’s roadmap and collaborate closely from a product innovation and support perspective.
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
Everest Group
APRIL 26, 2024
Life sciences enterprises are undergoing a generational shift, transitioning from outdated legacy customer relationship management (CRM) systems to modern Customer Experience Platforms (CXP). Discover the three emerging customer engagement layers in these platforms, the readiness of enterprises to adopt the latest solutions, and the factors to consider when selecting customer engagement technology in this blog.
Unosquare
MAY 1, 2024
Emotional Design transforms user experience from purely functional and aesthetically pleasing interfaces to ones that forge a more profound connection with users. This approach enhances user satisfaction and fosters brand loyalty and personal attachment to products. Where did the Concept of Emotional Design Start? The term “Emotional Design” began to gain traction within the tech industry primarily in the early 2000s, following the publication of Don Norman’s influential book,
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
Zinnov
MAY 1, 2024
As the global technology landscape continues to evolve, companies worldwide are seeking strategic locations to establish 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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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.
Perficient Digital Transformation
MAY 2, 2024
A few days ago, Sitecore released 10.4 of its platform DXP Products: XM and XP. Over the past several months, Sitecore has been doubling down on their messaging to existing customers that there is a path for them if they don’t want to move to XM Cloud in the near future and that they would continue to support and provide value to customers on their platform DXP products.
Everest Group
APRIL 26, 2024
To combat the technology talent shortage and improve project readiness, technology firms are investing in comprehensive initiatives across the talent management value chain, including learning and development platforms, niche partnerships, and other strategies. Explore how Everest Group’s 3A framework can help firms assess, acquire, and activate project-ready talent at scale.
Metasource
MAY 1, 2024
Modern finance leaders are pursuing accounts payable (AP) automation solutions with several goals in mind… Maybe you want to eliminate manual data entry and give your staff back time for more high-value tasks. Maybe you’re focusing on cost reduction given today’s economy. Maybe you’re hoping to improve vendor relationships. Regardless of the specific objectives you’re aiming for this year, most AP teams have the same overarching goal that will bring these more unique ones to fruition: stre
Influx
APRIL 30, 2024
The challenge A growing healthcare marketplace platform struggles to keep up with increased support inquiries and unpredictable spikes in volume. During the COVID-19 pandemic, the healthcare platform experienced tremendous growth (6-15% per month), resulting in a high support volume that strained their internal, 50 support agent team. These additional ticket fluctuations made it challenging to allocate resources efficiently and maintain consistent service levels.
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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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