The Global Small Business Blog

JULY 7, 2022

©iStock/krblokhin Sustained progress on diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) means taking a fresh look at every aspect of how Bain runs their organization. They have devoted significant resources to a wide range of local, regional, and global efforts and are testing and learning from multiple ideas, interventions, and new ways of working designed to ensure that all Bainies thrive.

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Groove Technology

JULY 7, 2022

In recent years, software outsourcing services have recently increased in popularity. Entrepreneurs have used these services to save time and resources, as well as for a range of purposes. A number of new regions in the world, including Vietnam, are taking shape as rising stars in the information technology outsourcing market. With large investment from major technology firms in the development of a highly skilled workforce, Vietnam is emerging as a promising destination for technology in genera

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Forrester Digital Transformation

JULY 7, 2022

While the Hong Kong market is mature in terms of traditional banking products, Forrester has found that digital banking’s pre-sale and post-sale journeys there lag those in other advanced economies. In the past three years, eight virtual banks have launched operations in Hong Kong and have been set to rekindle the digital banking experience in the market.

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Perficient Digital Transformation

JULY 7, 2022

Our Denver team has been prepping their bikes and making their way to Westminster, CO for their annual tradition of participating in Bike MS: Colorado. In late June, the Perficient Peddlers, as they call themselves, participated in a two-day ride throughout the foothills of Colorado. While doing so, they were raising money for a great cause. Benjamin Lieberman , Patrick Stapleton , and Bob Dattilio raised $3,100 so far while riding nearly 400 miles as a team.

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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

JULY 7, 2022

This month we are spotlighting Hannah Johnson, a recent success story to our Associate Recruiting Program. Hannah came to us after graduating college and learned the ropes of IT recruiting. With her go-getter attitude and success on the team, she was quickly ready to take on more responsibility and was recently promoted to Business Development Manager.

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Airswift

JULY 7, 2022

The closing of foreign business entities is not uncommon. While this statement may sound bleak, it's not necessarily a bad thing. The business climate we currently occupy favours and highly encourages remote work. Be it in the form of regional remote workers or even a fully-fledged global remote workforce , it is quickly becoming a go-to employee system.

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Automation Anywhere

JULY 7, 2022

Editor's note: The following article is from Chris Gabriel, the chief strategy officer at Sapphire. An Automation Anywhere partner, Sapphire is the largest digital operating transformation provider to mid-market and mid-enterprise clients. A growing number of employees believe online collaboration and communication tools hurt productivity. To help employees reduce mistakes and do their jobs better, they want their companies to deploy Digital Workers, or in other words, intelligent automation sof

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Velocity Global

JULY 7, 2022

LONDON, July 07, 2022 —. 9 out of 10 say work-life balance is important in selecting a career. A survey released today by Velocity Global , the leading provider of global talent solutions, shows that U.K. university-aged adults embrace remote work in their career transition plans. The University to Career Survey examined 500 university-aged respondents’ attitudes on remote work as they prepare to transition into the workforce.

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Invensis

JULY 7, 2022

In Outsourcing – Strategies & Checklist, organizations outsource most of their tasks to technology development. Outsourcing has several benefits over insourcing inside the organization: Companies can deliver better services with proper planning and execution with outsourcing Most processes are outsourced in the current business, reducing operations costs and increasing revenue With outsourcing, every process is […].

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Velocity Global

JULY 7, 2022

In today’s age of remote work, the world is connected more than ever, and businesses are in the position to hire talent from anywhere. Hiring international employees is a great stepping stone for companies based in the United States looking to explore new markets, target specialized talent, and expand their global presence. Here’s what you need to know about hiring employees in another country: Can a US Company Hire a Foreign Employee in Another Country?

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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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McKinsey and Company

JULY 7, 2022

A conversation about addressing the well-being of underserved patient populations and ensuring zip codes are not a key predictor of health outcomes.

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Anexa

JULY 7, 2022

Until the pandemic, the event industry has long been seen as providing opportunities to re-invigorate economic growth and optimize local assets. Large-scale events have played a role in leveraging long-term regional infrastructure investments, boosting tourism and trade, creating jobs, and promoting development. COVID-19 had a crippling effect on the industry, effectively shutting it down for more than two years and generating the need to develop new delivery models.

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McKinsey and Company

JULY 7, 2022

Our Global Energy Perspective 2022 outlines the most significant trends, challenges, and opportunities around the longer-term energy transition—and five potential energy scenarios. The report provides an outlook to 2050 for each energy type and carrier, including hydrogen, sustainable fuels, natural gas, oil, and coal, as well as a view on the role of carbon capture, utilization, and storage (CCUS).

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AS White Global

JULY 7, 2022

Information Technology ( IT ) is the digital backbone of industries and businesses. The role of IT is more essential than ever in day-to-day operations to meet the increasing demand for faster delivery of services, accurate and real-time data collection, streamlining business processes, and optimum customer experience. From conducting business using cloud-computing platforms and developing software programs for specific needs to providing cybersecurity and employing AI for automated functions, p

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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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McKinsey and Company

JULY 7, 2022

Western Europe’s private banks posted near-record profits last year, thanks to a high-performing market, but operational improvements stalled.

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Influx

JULY 7, 2022

Did you know that the average cart abandonment rate across all industries is 69.57% with mobile shoppers reaching up to 85%? (Drip) This statistic is shocking, especially when you’ve put in so much effort and so many resources to capture that customer in the first place. No matter the industry you are in, abandoned carts are a problem for everyone who has an eCommerce site.

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Airswift

JULY 7, 2022

The closing of foreign business entities is not uncommon. While this statement may sound bleak, it's not necessarily a bad thing. The business climate we currently occupy favours and highly encourages remote work. Be it in the form of regional remote workers or even a fully-fledged global remote workforce , it is quickly becoming a go-to employee system.

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Outsourcing 52

Planergy Software

JULY 7, 2022

Clients and results. More Customers. We saved more than $1 million on our spend in the first year and just recently identified an opportunity to save about $10,000 every month on recurring expenses with PLANERGY. Cristian Maradiaga. King Ocean. Book a Live Demo. Download a free copy of "Preparing Your AP Department For The Future", to learn: How to transition from paper and excel to eInvoicing.

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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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Metasource

JULY 7, 2022

You’ve probably heard the term before, but what is a digital mailroom , really? A digital mailroom is a way to process the incoming documents that enter your organization faster and more efficiently. Paper mail is processed using document scanning and capture techniques, which digitize files, to make them available electronically. Emails are monitored to extract embedded files and attachments, which are then properly formatted for automated processing.

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Pure Moderation

JULY 7, 2022

Outsourcing IT department has become more common as technological systems become more complex and intertwined, you will need a fully-functional IT department to keep up. This department is responsible for identifying and addressing tech-related issues. Companies need to avoid downtimes to prevent losses in productivity. No one undermines the importance of having a dedicated IT department.

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Wirtek

JULY 7, 2022

Cybersecurity aims to reduce the risk of attacks and, simultaneously, protect against the unauthorized exploitation of technologies, systems, and networks by using processes, controls, and technologies. Although cyberattacks have existed since technology development, the past few years have seen massive growth in innovative technologies and, thus, more cyber threats than ever.

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Pure Moderation

JULY 7, 2022

It’s the natural course of any business to scale and grow. However, companies will eventually find that their internal team can no longer cope. They can’t keep up with daily demands. This not only leads to a loss of productivity. It also prevents businesses from focusing on their core activities and offering valuable products and services to their clients.

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Advertiser: ZoomInfo

Shifting to an account-based marketing (ABM) strategy can be both exciting and challenging. Well-implemented ABM motions build engagement with high-value accounts and drive impactful campaigns that resonate with your audience. But where do you begin, and how do you progress from crawling to running? Watch now as Demand Gen experts delve into the essentials of each stage of the ABM process.

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Balbelforce

JULY 7, 2022

CRMs are an essential part of a modern call center. They are powerful tools that help with productivity by streamlining manual work processes. They also improve the customer experience by ensuring all agents have access to the data they need to solve customer queries. But, they are also complex products. If you and your agents don’t understand them, you’ll not only be missing out on these benefits, but they may negatively impact your work.

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ScaleHub

JULY 7, 2022

Why are insurance companies still losing customers? Is it the product? The cost? A change in the market? Competition? The answer is simpler than that: slow and convoluted processing of claims and benefits has driven customers toward other companies and business models. Partners, customers, and German-speaking friends: join us and alternus at 9:30 CEST on 14 July for a virtual executive session that explores how insurance companies can differentiate themselves through small changes–with big impa

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Insurance Marketing 52

Neeyamo

JULY 7, 2022

While processing payroll, the structure of the organization is just one of the complexities that need to be considered. With global expansion and an increasingly fragmented workforce, organizations have plenty to ponder while processing payroll. While there are common challenges that cut across borders, there are certain complexities that are specific to each country.

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Payroll Regulations Government Sourcing 52

Perillion

JULY 7, 2022

As the saying goes, "You can lead a horse to water but you can't make him drink." This is especially true in the context of new technology.

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Advertiser: G-P

The fintech industry is growing exponentially — in the first quarter of 2022, the sector saw a 182 percent increase in tech job growth. However, experts are warning that local candidates to fill those roles may become scarce in certain areas. In fact, according to a report from Korn Ferry, by 2030, more than 85 million jobs could go unfilled across three major industries: telecommunications, manufacturing, and technology.

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Forrester Digital Transformation

JULY 7, 2022

Our excitement grows by the day, with our B2B Summit APAC event back live in Singapore (and via the digital experience) this 20–21 September. We have been working on developing our agenda for some time now, and our aim has always been simple: to deliver unique, APAC-focused, and actionable, best-practice-enabled guidance to support our clients […].

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Forrester Digital Transformation

JULY 7, 2022

Last week, we wondered if early reports indicating that NIST would announce “winners” of its post-quantum cryptography competition would come to fruition any time soon. Happily, they have. After an evaluation process that began with a call for nominations in 2016 and culled dozens of potential post-quantum (PQ) cryptographic algorithms down to seven finalists and […].

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