The Global Small Business Blog

DECEMBER 21, 2023

©iStock/SasinParaksa When people hear the word “globalization” they probably think of giant container ships, wonky economic terms like “offshoring” and “trade deficit,” or geopolitical tensions and agreements. And, to be sure, Cato’s Defending Globalization project covers all of that stuff and more. Yet, as Cato explains in a new essay for the project , there may be no better symbol of real globalization—and its many benefits— than the restaurant down the street.

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Intugo

DECEMBER 21, 2023

When to Invest in a Customer Service Call Center? Have you ever wondered about the best moment to invest in a customer service call center for your business? As the business world continues to evolve, the decision to set up a dedicated call center becomes a crucial factor for success. Many businesses struggle with determining the right time to make this crucial investment.

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Perficient Digital Transformation

DECEMBER 21, 2023

Introduction: Lightning Web Components (LWC) introduced a new programming model with decorators that enhance the functionality of properties and functions. Among these decorators, @api, @track, and @wire play crucial roles in creating powerful and interactive Lightning components. In this blog, we will explore each decorator in detail and understand how they contribute to the development of Lightning Web Components.

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SEBPO

DECEMBER 21, 2023

BLOG Four Hot Tips for Automation in 2024 December 21, 2023 As we wrap up an exciting year, the SEBPO Team is taking a moment to reflect on the valuable insights gained from participating in an impressive array of conferences, summits, and industry events in 2023. From Beeler.Tech Base Camp to Possible Miami , CES to LMA , lively discussions and inspiring keynotes all honed in on an overarching, trending topic: automation.

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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

Marketing

Perficient Digital Transformation

DECEMBER 21, 2023

Introduction: Salesforce offers a robust platform for building and customizing applications to meet various business needs. As part of Salesforce development, components play a crucial role in designing and implementing the user interface and functionality. When working with components, it’s important to understand the concepts of independent and dependent components.

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Metasource

DECEMBER 21, 2023

A new year is upon us, and the pressure is on organizations to streamline processes and drive efficiency across departments. According to a recent report , companies are expected to prioritize automation in 2024 in order to minimize mundane tasks and, therefore, increase productivity. Have you prioritized your business process automation (BPA) goals for next year?

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SIG Speaks

DECEMBER 21, 2023

SIG University Certified Sourcing Professional (CSP) program graduate Kate Burke outlines the necessary points for creating a strong, healthy, and productive relationship while ensuring your company has a clear path of intention and expectation. Supplier relationship management is often overlooked during Procurement’s negotiation and contracting phases.

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Perficient Digital Transformation

DECEMBER 21, 2023

Introduction In the dynamic landscape of web applications, ensuring their reliability and performance is crucial. Datadog, a popular monitoring platform, offers a powerful solution through its Browser Tests feature. In this comprehensive guide, we will explore the significance of browser tests, the process of creating them, and how they contribute to the robustness of your applications.

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IBM Services

DECEMBER 21, 2023

Reshoring manufacturing to the US ­ has been a significant trend in recent years, driven by geopolitical tensions, supply chain disruptions, proximity to customers and markets, eco-system synergies and the need for positive impact on the domestic economy. However, reshoring presents several challenges—mainly workforce, technical and economic issues.

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Perficient Digital Transformation

DECEMBER 21, 2023

Introduction This guide aims to unravel the features that Datadog brings, providing users with a robust platform for navigating the complexities of modern IT environments. Key Features Explored Integrations Datadog’s integration ecosystem is a standout feature, boasting over 650 officially listed integrations. The platform’s openness allows users to create custom integrations through the Datadog API.

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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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Perficient Digital Transformation

DECEMBER 21, 2023

What is Flow in Virtuoso? Flow is an official app by Virtuoso, designed to enable users to create customized flows for Virtuoso events, thereby establishing efficient automation on the Virtuoso platform. While testing applications, you’ll eventually encounter unusual or non-standard situations. For example: Multi-system scenarios: After creating a request in application A , verify if the request has been raised in the system in application B.

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Perficient Digital Transformation

DECEMBER 21, 2023

As we wind down 2023, it looks like we are getting a nice little holiday gift from the Sitecore Content Hub ONE product team. They just announced the long-awaited introduction of GenAI features into the product! Let’s crack this open and see what’s inside. What’s included Text fields (short, long, and rich text) now have a new GenAI button that will prompt you to generate new text content or improve existing content.

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Perficient Digital Transformation

DECEMBER 21, 2023

JavaMail, a powerful and versatile Java library, comes to the rescue by simplifying the process of sending emails directly from your Selenium scripts. What is JavaMail? JavaMail is a Java API that provides a set of abstract classes, interfaces, and implementing classes for sending and receiving email messages. It simplifies the process of handling email communication, making it an ideal choice for test automation frameworks like Selenium.

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Perficient Digital Transformation

DECEMBER 21, 2023

What is best for your business? Contact centers and customer support platforms have historically been managed as part of an organization’s telephony department. As these organizations look to move to an omni-channel cloud-based solution it is important to understand the options available when choosing a path forward. There are three types of solutions, Commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) Highly configurable Highly customizable Most customers want and need a solution that meets their exac

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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.

Accounting

Perficient Digital Transformation

DECEMBER 21, 2023

Earlier this year, the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC), the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System (Fed), and the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) unveiled a proposed rule that would reshape the landscape for certain financial institutions. In this article, we delve into the latest developments around the extended comment period, providing stakeholders an increased opportunity to share their insights.

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Perficient Digital Transformation

DECEMBER 21, 2023

Recently me and my colleagues were tasked to upgrade a containerized solution from Sitecore 9.3.0 to 10.3.1 which got me excited as it had been a minute since I had performed a sitecore upgrade. The upgrade steps have evolved significantly over these years and I was very keen to explore and execute them. We broke down the upgrade into these 3 major stages listed below and I performed the database upgrade steps while my teammates worked on the other 2 stages.

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Perficient Digital Transformation

DECEMBER 21, 2023

Rich text in Sitecore refers to the capability of the Sitecore content management system (CMS) to handle and display formatted text content with various styling options. It enables content editors to create and manage content that includes not just plain text, but also a range of formatting elements such as headings, paragraphs, lists, links, images, and more.

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Perficient Digital Transformation

DECEMBER 21, 2023

Enterprises and organizations that manage products with overlapping feature sets often confront a unique challenge. Their core dilemma involves creating multiple branded mobile applications that share a common codebase while enabling each app to provide a distinct user experience with minimal development overhead. As a leader in custom mobile solutions, Perficient excels in white labeling mobile applications using the power and flexibility of Azure DevOps.

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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.

Payroll

Perficient Digital Transformation

DECEMBER 21, 2023

What is single sign-on (SSO)? Single sign-on (SSO) is a session and user authentication service that permits a user to use one set of login credentials — for example, a username and password — to access multiple applications. SSO can be used by enterprises, small and midsize organizations, and individuals to ease the management of multiple credentials.

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