The Global Small Business Blog

JUNE 9, 2022

©iStock/lukbar Even as its justifications and the global economy change, the current skepticism toward free trade and globalization remains misguided. Yes, free trade is under greater attack today than it has been in decades, especially in the United States. Despite continued public support for foreign trade and globalization generally (even during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic), a bipartisan cadre of American politicians and pundits is increasingly skeptical of, or downright hostile to, t

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Groove Technology

JUNE 9, 2022

While larger corporations have an in-house IT department that can design and modify any software as needed, most small businesses and start-ups lack such capabilities. In other words, small and medium-sized enterprises lack the vision and financial resources to fund the hiring, training, and rewarding of new employees. As a result, most companies will choose software development outsourcing or offshoring because of a lack of staff.

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Forrester Digital Transformation

JUNE 9, 2022

Apple continues to strive to make experiences easy, secure, and private for its customers. I’ll focus on the aspects of “easy” here, and what popped for me in Apple's keynote at WWDC 2022 earlier this week.

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McKinsey and Company

JUNE 9, 2022

Black beauty consumers and brands face deep challenges when it comes to equity. Removing those barriers can lead to greater opportunity for everyone in the industry.

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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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Forrester Digital Transformation

JUNE 9, 2022

Forrester’s Customer Experience Benchmark Survey, Canada Consumers, 2022, reveals that CX quality in Canada has slipped in 2022 following several years of stability.

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McKinsey and Company

JUNE 9, 2022

New research shows that innovation leaders are rapidly ascending beyond their peers by comprehensively committing themselves to delivering net new growth at scale.

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Research Finance 123

V-Soft Consulting

JUNE 9, 2022

As more companies are shifting toward hybrid work and adopting cloud-based frameworks, cyber security requires regular updates. Security breaches in business are not uncommon, and every year, many businesses are the subject of such attacks. Not to mention the new and unexpected cyber security landscape brought on by COVID-19. Cyber Security threats can also increase due to geopolitical conflicts, such as the ongoing war between Russia and Ukraine.

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McKinsey and Company

JUNE 9, 2022

Small and medium-size enterprises (SMEs) can capture a share of Europe’s booming online home-and-garden market—if they fine-tune customer insights and build new capabilities.

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Automation Anywhere

JUNE 9, 2022

Inventory shortages. Supply chains in disarray. Consumers’ desires for immediate gratification. The shift to direct-to-consumer (DTC). Retail was certainly disrupted by COVID-19. The “new normal” requires retailers to respond with sophisticated technical, business processes, and cultural solutions. Hyperautomation is a word that is increasingly being heard in retailer management circles.

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McKinsey and Company

JUNE 9, 2022

For US life insurers to address new and old challenges, they need a fresh approach to their business model and how they create value.

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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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Perficient Digital Transformation

JUNE 9, 2022

Viva Insights. In the ever-changing landscape of work, having data-driven intelligence is paramount for individuals, managers, and leaders. Viva Insights takes signals from across M365, Exchange, and teams and uses them to identify trends. From those trends, MS applies a ton of workplace insights gleaned from academic and hands-on research to derive from that data meaningful suggestions that can help make employees more effective, engaged, and focused.

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McKinsey and Company

JUNE 9, 2022

Trimble’s chief platform officer discusses how becoming more tech-forward will help the industry become more sustainable, efficient, and attractive to younger generations.

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WebCreek

JUNE 9, 2022

Rate this post. Many nearshoring and staff augmentation companies try to guarantee customers top quality talent. But, it may be difficult to take their word for it without knowing what steps they take to make these guarantees. There are many professionals from many different industries on the market. So, to sift through this sea of professionals, any company promising to provide the cream of the crop must have a very thorough recruitment process.

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McKinsey and Company

JUNE 9, 2022

Emerging biotechnology companies are less satisfied than large pharmaceutical companies with their contract research organizations (CROs). How can CROs raise their game with this key segment?

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Pharmaceuticals Research 72

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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Velocity Global

JUNE 9, 2022

Seven out of ten U.S. college-aged adults are likely to consider an entirely remote job. One out of four never expect to hold a traditional 9-to-5 office job, and 85% see themselves holding a side gig. Nine out of ten express anxiety about entering the workforce. DENVER — A survey released today by Velocity Global, the leading provider of global talent solutions, shows that U.S. college-aged adults embrace remote work in their career transition plans.

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McKinsey and Company

JUNE 9, 2022

About $130 trillion is expected to flow into infrastructure upgrades over the next five years. How can companies spend that most efficiently?

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Everest Group

JUNE 9, 2022

Catch Everest Group’s Ronak Doshi on June 9, 2022 for a discussion featuring panelists from Capital Group and Infosys. The speakers will explore: Evolving priorities for capital markets firms and the challenges with the current model. Creating alternate avenues for growth and differentiation. The opportunities to leverage a robust foundational infrastructure in a sustainable and resilient manner.

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McKinsey and Company

JUNE 9, 2022

In the current challenging environment, how can CFOs and other business leaders continue to deliver sustainable, inclusive growth?

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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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Everest Group

JUNE 9, 2022

In this webinar, Everest Group’s Aniruddha Kulkarni will share the latest global RPO market data. He will be joined by Chip Holmes of AMS, Cherice Schmidt of KellyOCG, and Rob Navarrette of Willis Towers Watson who will discuss the state of global talent and hiring. Participants will learn: The current labor market conditions and hiring trends in different regions of the world and how they have changed over the past couple of years.

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McKinsey and Company

JUNE 9, 2022

As the infrastructure sector increases its focus on sustainability, leaders must acquire and hone capabilities to manage new complexities in delivering projects on time and within budget.

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Globalization Partners

JUNE 9, 2022

Today, growing companies are facing increasing pressure in a highly constrained labor market to find talent. At the same time, finding the right recruiting partners is complex and time consuming. G-P Recruit enables a proactive recruitment approach supported by recruitment experts with deep networks to find and hire the BEST talent, not just those that are actively applying for new opportunities.

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McKinsey and Company

JUNE 9, 2022

The latest Consumer Pulse Survey reveals an optimism unmoved by current economic and geopolitical challenges, though sentiment may be shifting. How can retailers and consumer goods companies keep pace?

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Retail 62

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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Globalization Partners

JUNE 9, 2022

Every company’s global growth strategy is different, however the key to international success is being able to access global remote talent regardless of the employment type. In some circumstances, an independent contractor can be the right choice for your company. Some of the benefits of using the services of a contractor include increased flexibility in the term of the contract, access to specialized skills and the ability to tap into people with subject matter expertise quickly and nimbly.

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McKinsey and Company

JUNE 9, 2022

Welcome to the June 2022 edition of Voices on Infrastructure, which focuses on building resilient infrastructure supply chains.

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Airswift

JUNE 9, 2022

Source: Frame Stock Footage/Shutterstock. This Nordic country may have the best opportunities for your career in technology. Norway has been facing a talent shortage in the technology field. This is because the country has increasingly invested in the IT market and its current population (about 5.3 million inhabitants) is simply not enough to meet the demand for new businesses.

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McKinsey and Company

JUNE 9, 2022

A four-step strategy can help enable the next generation of industry workers to deliver the net-zero portfolio.

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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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Balbelforce

JUNE 9, 2022

Many businesses claim they put the customer first. But talking the talk is easier than walking the walk. And when it comes down to it, other factors like revenue, sales, or profit often take priority. That can be a mistake, however. Businesses benefit significantly from committing to a customer-centric approach. They’ll have happier, more loyal customers who are worth more to the business.

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McKinsey and Company

JUNE 9, 2022

US construction projects are short-staffed today, and the problem is set to get worse. Here’s what the sector can do to close the gap.

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Risk Guide

JUNE 9, 2022

By Horst Simon, The Risk Culture Builder. PLANNING AND EXECUTION. Ground Rule 1 : Establishing a solid strategic direction for any business is critical to formulating a good business plan. Therefore, a prime responsibility of operating management is to maintain the strategic focus of the business. Ground Rule 2 : The business plan must be in writing, if it is not, it has no value.

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SPD Load

JUNE 9, 2022

Are you a startup founder, a business owner, or a chief marketing officer that wants to know the development cost of a.

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Marketing 52

Advertiser: ZoomInfo

One of the biggest challenges for any B2B marketer is understanding your prospects’ next move — who is most likely to buy and when. Without these insights, marketing campaigns can feel more like guesswork, with high investment and little return. We’re here to tell you there’s a better way. By tracking buyers’ digital footprints and online activity, such as website visits, product reviews, and spikes in content consumption, you can engage prospects with a message that really resonates.

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