The Global Small Business Blog

APRIL 24, 2024

©iStock/Adrian Vidal This report, " Top Global Artificial Intelligence Markets ," presents a brief overview of top Al global hubs outside the United States. Each country includes an Al ecosystem overview, government incentives and policies, education and research institutions, leading events, and industry groups. The initial markets for this report were selected based on global rankings, the highest number of Al companies concentrated there, venture capital, and related research institutions.

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Perficient Digital Transformation

APRIL 24, 2024

Uncovering the Challenge: Relying on Spreadsheets for Portfolio Analysis A leading wealth and asset management firm recently sought our financial services expertise for a critical challenge. Relying on complex spreadsheets for portfolio analysis, the firm faced operational hurdles due to immense computing demands. The Perficient Approach: Transforming Operations through Strategic Consulting Our team embraced the challenge, conducting a meticulous two-week analysis to uncover the root issue: a cu

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31 West

APRIL 21, 2024

Picture this – you open your email, and it’s flooded with hundreds of customer queries. Each query seems urgent, and the customer wants either a quick reply or an immediate resolution. They also expect after-hours support from your agents. Some are tech-related, while others are general queries from your prospects that can eventually lead to a closed deal.

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Amzur

APRIL 23, 2024

Many businesses invest in enterprise resource planning (ERP) software hoping to streamline operations and gain better insight into their data. However, off-the-shelf ERP solutions often force businesses to adapt their processes, leading to inefficiencies, frustrations, and missed opportunities. NetSuite offers a compelling alternative: a highly customizable ERP platform that empowers businesses to tailor the system to their precise needs.

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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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IBM Services

APRIL 22, 2024

AI can be a force for good, but it might also lead to environmental and sustainability concerns. IBM is dedicated to the responsible development and deployment of this technology, which can enable our clients to meet their sustainability goals. “AI is an unbelievable opportunity to address some of the world’s most pressing challenges in health care, manufacturing, climate change and more,” said Christina Shim, IBM’s global head of Sustainability Software and an AI Ethics

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The Global Small Business Blog

APRIL 19, 2024

Entrepreneurs are among the most dynamic drivers of global economic growth, and women are laying claim to the role in greater numbers than ever. In the U.S., for example, research shows that women-owned businesses are growing at twice the rate of all others. Yet, according to the World Bank, women continue to face enormous obstacles, including powerful social constraints, limited time and a lack of training.

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Amzur

APRIL 18, 2024

From integrating emerging technologies to managing cybersecurity threats and driving operational efficiencies, the role of a CIO has never been more complex or crucial. As organizations increasingly rely on technology to fuel their growth and operations, the demands on CIOs to deliver cutting-edge solutions while ensuring seamless and secure IT operations have intensified.

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Perficient Digital Transformation

APRIL 22, 2024

We’re excited to share some wonderful news with you all! Perficient achieved the Köerber 2023 Evolve Partner Award for New OMS Partner of the Year North America. We see this as a shared achievement, one that wouldn’t be possible without the support of our incredible team and partner Köerber. Recognizing Excellence in the Supply Chain The Evolve Partner Awards have been established to recognize the efforts of Köerber’s partners in key Sales and Customer Success categories, which are related

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IBM Services

APRIL 22, 2024

This Earth Day, we are calling for action to conserve our scarcest resource: the planet. To drive real change, it’s crucial for individuals, industries, organizations and governments to work together, using data and technology to uncover new opportunities that will help advance sustainability initiatives across the globe. The world is behind on addressing climate change.

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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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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 Scalers

APRIL 24, 2024

Employees today are looking for more than just a 9-to-5 job. They want to be motivated, appreciated, and enthusiastic about the organisation they work for. In other words, they want to be engaged. According to a 2023 report by communications firm Edelman, 80% of people desire personal empowerment at work , and 71% prioritise making a societal impact.

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Eclaro

APRIL 20, 2024

We are thrilled here in the halls of ECLARO that the full-on NBA playoffs are tipping off (and not just because there are more than a few long-suffering Knicks fans among our ranks). As the games play out, there will be plenty of talk about the secrets and success to building a winning team, how to get the most out of those team members, how to motivate and manage talent.

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Perficient Digital Transformation

APRIL 24, 2024

From patient records to medical device telemetry, the volume and diversity of data generated for medical device companies can be staggering. However, harnessing this data to its full potential remains a significant challenge for many. Healthcare organizations, including medical device companies, grapple with dispersed data across various departments and technologies.

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IBM Services

APRIL 19, 2024

This blog series discusses the complex tasks energy utility companies face as they shift to holistic grid asset management to manage through the energy transition. Earlier posts in this series addressed the challenges of the energy transition with holistic grid asset management, the integrated asset management platform and data exchange, and merging traditional top-down and bottom-up planning processes.

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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

APRIL 18, 2024

©iStock/metamorworks Since more than 95% of global consumers live outside of the U.S., reaching new customers transnationally can help you expand your business market, profits, and revenue. Should you go global at the outset or wait until you and your team are in the ready state? Here are five tips on how to scale from startup to global expansion.

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Blue Ocean

APRIL 24, 2024

The concept of ESG has had its place in the business world for a couple of decades, but it is only recently that it has become mainstream. One of the more complex aspects of upholding the standards a company values is ensuring its vendors are similarly committed. This holds especially true in the world of outsourced customer service, where your vendor is literally representing your brand and your values.

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Airswift

APRIL 24, 2024

Embarking on a new job adventure is often filled with anticipation and aspirations for future achievements. However, you may find yourself pondering the idea of resigning from a recently begun job, whether due to unexpected situations, misaligned expectations, or the sudden allure of a different, more enticing opportunity.

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Perficient Digital Transformation

APRIL 24, 2024

In the bustling environment of transit stations, where countless commuters rush to catch trains or buses, navigating the space can be a challenging task, especially for those with visual impairments or other disabilities. Universal Design, a concept aimed at creating environments accessible to all, emphasizes the importance of incorporating features that cater to diverse needs.

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IBM Services

APRIL 18, 2024

Imagine a world where machines aren’t confined to pre-programmed tasks but operate with human-like autonomy and competence. A world where computer minds pilot self-driving cars, delve into complex scientific research, provide personalized customer service and even explore the unknown. This is the potential of artificial general intelligence (AGI), a hypothetical technology that may be poised to revolutionize nearly every aspect of human life and work.

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The Global Small Business Blog

APRIL 22, 2024

©iStock/Pakin Jarerndee What's affecting me, my clients, my colleagues and other global small business owners: Books, reports, and articles that discuss trends in globalization. The KOF Globalization Index measures the economic, social and political dimensions of globalization. Why our world needs biggest restraint in biggest-ever election year. Quote of the week: "Think about the race of artificial intelligence … think about the geopolitical tension and the threat of fragmentation we will have

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Paysquare

APRIL 24, 2024

INTRODUCTION All businesses operating must follow some rules, regulations, or guidelines that the government has set – it is this process of adhering to rules that can be said to be complying with the laws or compliance. It involves following a law or procedure to ensure that the regulations are in place. Compliance in the context of business refers to an organization’s regular adherence to the legal requirements relevant to its activities.

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Magellan Solutions

APRIL 24, 2024

What is the secret to thriving in the booming eCommerce landscape? Accurate and efficient eCommerce data entry. With online sales expected to make up 22.6% of retail by 2027 , accurate product information, orders, and inventory are crucial for success. Only accurate data can lead to happy customers and lost sales. Efficient eCommerce data entry is vital for online business success.

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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

APRIL 24, 2024

In an increasingly globalized world, where diverse communities intersect in public spaces, effective communication is essential for ensuring inclusivity and accessibility for all. Multilingual signage plays a vital role in bridging language barriers, enabling individuals from different linguistic backgrounds to navigate and interact with their surroundings.

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IBM Services

APRIL 24, 2024

An online retailer always gets users’ explicit consent before sharing customer data with its partners. A navigation app anonymizes activity data before analyzing it for travel trends. A school asks parents to verify their identities before giving out student information. These are just some examples of how organizations support data privacy , the principle that people should have control of their personal data, including who can see it, who can collect it, and how it can be used.

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The Global Small Business Blog

APRIL 20, 2024

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APRIL 24, 2024

In 2023, the energy sector experienced significant growth, with renewable electricity capacity additions of almost 50% higher than in 2022. Energy represents Wirtek’s most rapidly expanding business unit, with a 70% revenue growth in 2023, indicating the company’s alignment with market dynamics and future growth trajectories.

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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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Zinnov

APRIL 24, 2024

Can AI make Healthcare more equitable? How accurate is AI in making Healthcare diagnoses? Is it hard to retain talent for AI in Healthcare companies? Amit Phadnis, Chief Innovation and Technology Officer of RapidAI, a leading Healthcare AI company in conversation with Pari Natarajan, CEO, Zinnov answers these questions in this episode of the Zinnov Podcast Business Resilience Series.

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Perficient Digital Transformation

APRIL 24, 2024

In the realm of design, inclusivity is not just a trend but a fundamental principle that shapes the way we create and communicate. Inclusive graphic design goes beyond aesthetics; it ensures that information is accessible and understandable to everyone, regardless of their background, abilities, or preferences. In this blog post, we explore the concept of perceptible information in inclusive graphic design and its alignment with Universal Design principles, highlighting the importance of creatin

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IBM Services

APRIL 24, 2024

Large language models (LLMs) may be the biggest technological breakthrough of the decade. They are also vulnerable to prompt injections , a significant security flaw with no apparent fix. As generative AI applications become increasingly ingrained in enterprise IT environments, organizations must find ways to combat this pernicious cyberattack. While researchers have not yet found a way to completely prevent prompt injections, there are ways of mitigating the risk.

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The Global Small Business Blog

APRIL 25, 2024

©iStock/SweetBunFactory Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030 transformation has already brought change and growth to the nation's economy and society, with technology, tourism, and sports gaining global attention. Now Saudi Arabia has set its intentions on advanced manufacturing, and one company, Alat (Arabic for "machine"), is taking the lead to make the country a new global center for advanced and sustainable industry.

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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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