The Global Small Business Blog

AUGUST 14, 2023

©iStock/Nuthawut Somsuk What's affecting me, my clients, my colleagues and other global small business owners: Global economic challenges persist. How electronic cartography is transforming global business operations. Global business travel needs modernization to grow. Quote of the week: “Obstacles are those frightful things you see when you take your eyes off your goal.” – Henry Ford There's fears of a fractured global economy.

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Groove Technology

AUGUST 14, 2023

If you’re looking to develop robust and efficient web applications, ReactJS functional components should be in your toolkit. ReactJS is a popular JavaScript library that enables developers to create reusable UI components for web applications. With the release of React hooks, functional components have become more versatile, making it easier to write complex logic with minimal code.

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Perficient Digital Transformation

AUGUST 14, 2023

Ready for your Google Optimize sunset replacement? Strategies for Seamless Migration and Accelerated Experimentation Growth The upcoming Google Optimize sunset has made it crucial for businesses to find reliable replacements. In today’s data-driven environment, the functionality of data experimentation tools is paramount. Relying on A/B testing tools for measuring and enhancing website optimization is key to increasing user satisfaction and conversion rates.

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Zinnov

AUGUST 14, 2023

While overall IT industry hiring has been flat amid lacklustre demand, GCCs continue to hire as they are mostly greenfield projects set up from scratch, industry insiders and experts said.

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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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Perficient Digital Transformation

AUGUST 14, 2023

Introduction: APIs (Application Programming Interfaces) indeed play a crucial role in modern software development, enabling different applications to interact and exchange data seamlessly. In the contemporary world of technology, APIs have evolved into the fundamental backbone of modern software businesses, serving as the essential means of communication and data exchange between various applications.

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IBM Business Partners

AUGUST 14, 2023

The rise of generative AI has surfaced many new questions about how the technology will impact the workforce. Even as AI becomes more pervasive in business, people are still a core competitive advantage. But business leaders are facing a host of talent-related challenges, as a new global study from the IBM Institute for Business Value (IBV) reveals , from the skills gap to shifting employee expectations to the need for new operating models.

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IBM Business Partners

AUGUST 14, 2023

Organizations worldwide are embracing the power of cloud computing to drive innovation, enhance scalability and improve operational efficiency. Among the various cloud service providers available, Amazon Web Services (AWS) has emerged as a popular choice for businesses seeking digital transformation. The flexibility, scalability and breadth of services offered by AWS have enticed organizations to migrate their workloads to the cloud giant.

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NoonDalton

AUGUST 14, 2023

The journey of a business is one of evolution, growth, and challenges. As the tides of demand ebb and flow, there comes a time when a business must recognize its need for external support. Outsourcing is often a solution that fills this void. But when is the right time? This article unravels the signs indicating that your business might benefit from outsourced support. 1.

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IBM Business Partners

AUGUST 14, 2023

The Cost of a Data Breach 2023 global survey found that extensively using artificial intelligence (AI) and automation benefited organizations by saving nearly USD 1.8 million in data breach costs and accelerated data breach identification and containment by over 100 days, on average. While the survey shows almost all organizations use or want to use AI for cybersecurity operations, only 28% of them use AI extensively, meaning most organizations (72%) have not broadly or fully deployed it enough

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Intelligent Sourcing

AUGUST 14, 2023

There has been an abundance of discussion surrounding the freelance boom lately, to the point where it has gained its own label. Countless articles mention the ‘gig economy,’ a term that encompasses the image of tech-savvy millennials who relish the independence of being their own bosses, taking on projects for clients abroad whenever and wherever […] The post Rise of the Gig Economy: The Risks May Outweigh the Rewards appeared first on Intelligent Sourcing.

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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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UnaTerra

AUGUST 14, 2023

In today’s dynamic business landscape, entity management often plays a pivotal role in how efficient the functioning and growth of organisation is. With many components to consider knowing that your entity is running smoothly and is compliant can be a tricky task, so how do you do it? First of all, what is an entity? […] The post Is your entity compliant?

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Perillion

AUGUST 14, 2023

This article is part of our Back To Basics series, which highlights fundamental principles of environmental, health, and safety management. The series is written for EHS professionals new to this industry, as well as experienced pros who want to keep their skills fresh.

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Everest Group

AUGUST 14, 2023

In-Person event CLINTON GLOBAL INITIATIVE | 2023 September 18-19, 2023 Everest Group’s Eric Simonson , Managing Partner, and Rita N. Soni , Principal Analyst for Impact Sourcing and Sustainability, will attend the Clinton Global Initiative 2023 meeting on September 18-19 in New York City. Last year, Everest Group pledged to dramatically increase the impact sourcing workforce – connecting hundreds of thousands of marginalized individuals to new jobs – by providing research and enablement to

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Perficient Digital Transformation

AUGUST 14, 2023

If you’ve been involved in even a few usability testing projects, you’ve likely seen how participants can get tripped up in seemingly unexpected ways. Over the years, it appeared to me that tests with B2B audiences seemed more likely to go off the rails. Even though we follow common research methods — such as creating natural scenarios and tasks, using high-fidelity mockups, asking people to think aloud — there’s something about these users that makes them different.

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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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IBM Business Partners

AUGUST 14, 2023

The effective use of IT resources to support business goals can be a game changer for any organization. But significant challenges delay the integration of transformative technology into business processes. Business owners often grapple with the frustrating reality of discovering IT issues impacting their operations only after customer complaints have arisen, leaving them with little opportunity to mitigate problems proactively.

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Perficient Digital Transformation

AUGUST 14, 2023

In the previous three episodes of the Sitecore Content Serialization series, we have discussed the introduction to Sitecore Content Serialization , Serialization configuration with Command Line Interface (CLI) , and Serialization configuration with Sitecore for Visual Studio (SVS ). In this blog, we will continue exploring Sitecore Content Serialization and learn about the complete procedure of item serialization.

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Go4Customer

AUGUST 14, 2023

Generative AI has emerged as the most scorching topic in the service industry today, particularly within the contact center domain. According to a recent study, a staggering 84% of IT leaders we surveyed believe that adopting generative AI will significantly enhance their organization's ability to cater to customers. Excitement is palpable among service leaders as they explore the vast potential of generative contact center AI.

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Perficient Digital Transformation

AUGUST 14, 2023

Identifying Opportunities in a Cookie-less World In Part 1 of this series, we explored the disruption and impact that impending policies around the restricted use or removal of third-party cookies are poised to bring to the digital advertising and marketing industry. As we stand at the cusp of this change, it is important to embrace a new paradigm. This article will discuss where opportunities lie, aiming to minimize disruption in personalization & optimization, ad experiences, data partners

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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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