The Global Small Business Blog

JULY 13, 2023

©iStock/Blue Planet Studio Trade compliance management includes staying up to date on any import and export regulations that could impact your supply lines. This is a full-time responsibility and should be taken seriously, which is now evidenced in recent efforts to thwart “forced labor” in China. The four pillars of trade compliance are: Due diligence Reasonable care Supervision and control Proactive engagement The bottom line: Trade compliance management is growing and is growing in importance

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Redial

JULY 13, 2023

Is no news that the banking and finance industry ae facing some constant needs to adapt and continue to offer modern solutions. And will continue to do it. Driven by technological advancements, changing customer expectations, and regulatory developments which are only a few of the biggest elements to consider. Staying ahead of the curve is crucial for banks and financial institutions to remain competitive, as clients, rightfully so, don’t forgive bad experiences, especially in terms of the

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Everest Group

JULY 13, 2023

Payments IT Services PEAK Matrix® Assessment The payments landscape is changing rapidly. Today, consumers have more payment options than ever before. This is primarily due to the unprecedented rise of FinTechs, PayTechs, and neo-banks, which introduce faster, innovative, and convenient transaction methods such as Buy Now Pay Later (BNPL), digital wallets, Request to Pay (R2P), embedded payments, and digital currencies.

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Magellan Solutions

JULY 13, 2023

Are you planning to embrace AI tools to streamline your lead-generation strategies? Lead generation is a crucial aspect of sales and marketing. This process involves nurturing prospects through social media marketing, gamification, whitepapers, online courses, or other lead generation strategies. All these allow you to entice your customers to choose your business over your competitors.

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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

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The Hackett Group

JULY 13, 2023

Miami, FL — July 13, 2023 — For the first time in decades, most finance organizations experienced a significant increase in operating costs in 2023, driven by inflationary pressures, geopolitical unrest and other uncertainty factors, according to new research from The Hackett Group , Inc. (NASDAQ: HCKT). During this same period, Digital World Class ® finance organizations were highly resilient and managed to reduce costs to nearly half that of their peers while delivering dramatic improvements i

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Magellan Solutions

JULY 13, 2023

AI-powered outsourcing solutions have become crucial for driving growth and shaping traditional outsourcing processes. Utilizing artificial intelligence (AI) in outsourcing has become a game-changer for businesses as technology develops. It enables enterprises to improve efficiency, make data-driven decisions, and allocate resources. Companies can step up their game by adopting AI in outsourcing.

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Airswift

JULY 13, 2023

Source: sdecoret/Shutterstock If you are researching cross-border payments to pay employees internationally, congratulations!

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The Hackett Group

JULY 13, 2023

In German. Within just one year, Christian Karnau, Head of Indirect Procurement at the sports e-commerce and technology platform Signa Sports United, managed to significantly transform indirect procurement, with the help of The Hackett Group. With insights from The Hackett Group’s Dr. Amaury-Alexandre Schalle. The post Beschaffung aktuell (DACH): Digital Transformation: The Next Level of Indirect Procurement,” appeared first on The Hackett Group.

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Airswift

JULY 13, 2023

Indonesia Tax Regulations for Businesses Home to the largest economy in Southeast Asia, Indonesia sits high on the global watchlist as one of Asia’s emerging markets.

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Vilmate

JULY 13, 2023

Today, many people believe that neural networks will deprive people of their jobs. But don’t be quick to be scared; this is a common opinion that may not come true anytime soon. Today, we will discuss the possible disadvantages of artificial intelligence, particularly ChatGPT. The capabilities of neural networks are already frightening people. It has reached a point where many reputable individuals in the IT industry have signed an open letter calling for the halt of ChatGPT development.

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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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Airswift

JULY 13, 2023

Source: Rawpixel.com/Shutterstock When a small to mid-sized business is projecting growth, it is an exciting time, and there is much to plan for the prosperous days ahead. Scaling business operations is one of the most important parts of that planning, as businesses must ensure they can handle that growth.

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Everest Group

JULY 13, 2023

Generative Artificial Intelligence (GAI) can transform multiple facets of retail and consumer packaged goods (CPG) industries, from product development and digital commerce to sales and marketing, supply chain, and in-store operations. Explore GAI’s exciting future in this blog. Contact us to speak to an analyst on this topic. Following the growing trend in other industries, retail and CPG enterprises are now investing in GAI to harness its potential to enhance operations and customer experience

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Perficient Digital Transformation

JULY 13, 2023

The Optimizely Data Platform (ODP) and Google Tag Manager (GTM) are powerful tools for collecting and analyzing data. ODP provides insights into customer behavior, while GTM simplifies managing marketing tags without modifying website code. What is ODP: ODP allows businesses to collect, aggregate, and analyze data from various sources. It helps optimize marketing campaigns, enhance customer engagement, and drive business growth.

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Everest Group

JULY 13, 2023

LINKEDIN LIVE The Pricing Index: Pivotal Themes and What to Expect in the Next Year View the event on LinkedIn, which was delivered live on Thursday, July 13, 2023. Everest Group will soon launch the highly anticipated Pricing Index, providing a biannual overview of current and expected outsourcing pricing trends across various service types and delivery locations.

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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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Transparent BPO Outsourcing

JULY 13, 2023

BPO industry veteran will be in charge of Jamaican operations and will oversee the finalization of the facility expansion. Rockville, MD, July 13, 2023 – Jonathan Williams is transitioning roles inside Transparent BPO, a global contact center and business process outsourcer, as Vice President of Operations of our Jamaica geo. Williams has been with Transparent […] The post Transparent BPO Appoints Jon Williams As VP of Jamaica Operations appeared first on Transparent BPO.

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Perficient Digital Transformation

JULY 13, 2023

Have you ever wondered what makes some companies stand out from the rest when it comes to Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A)? In today’s rapidly evolving business landscape, having a world-class FP&A process can be a game-changer for organizations. But what exactly does it mean? In this blog, we will demystify FP&A by breaking down the concept and exploring the benefits it brings to companies.

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Intelligent Sourcing

JULY 13, 2023

Today’s commercial reality is much different than even a few short years ago. In 2023, consumers and employees place a greater emphasis on the type of organization they buy from and work for. The concept of Environmental, Social and Governance, otherwise known as ESG, should not be ignored by any business executive, no matter the […] The post ESG essential to BPO competitiveness appeared first on Intelligent Sourcing.

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Perillion

JULY 13, 2023

Strategies for protecting workers from PFAS in the workplace, including proper handling and storage of chemicals, as well as the use of PPE and training.

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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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Intelligent Sourcing

JULY 13, 2023

Accenture, Adecco, Amazon, Generali, ISS, Marriott International, and Microsoft among leading businesses pledging to accelerate the economic integration of Ukrainian refugee women and other refugees June 19, 2023 – On the eve of World Refugee Day and as Europe faces its largest refugee crisis since World War II – including 4-5 million refugees, overwhelmingly women, from […] The post Over 40 Companies Commit to Provide Jobs & Training to More Than 250,000 Ukrainian and Other Refugee

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IBM Business Partners

JULY 13, 2023

In short, yes. When we talk about data integrity, we’re referring to the overarching completeness, accuracy, consistency, accessibility, and security of an organization’s data. Together, these factors determine the reliability of the organization’s data. Data quality uses those criteria to measure the level of data integrity and, in turn, its reliability and applicability for its intended use.

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Intelligent Sourcing

JULY 13, 2023

IAOP is heading on location to the Sutherland CloudLABS on September 21 for this gathering of industry leaders and social impact advocates and practitioners. Attendees can expect a diverse program encompassing keynote speeches, panel discussions, and networking events, all aimed at deepening understanding and driving actionable change, featuring best practices, building inclusive supply chains, defining and measuring social […] The post Igniting change through social impact appeared first

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Perficient Digital Transformation

JULY 13, 2023

In this blog post, my objective is to provide a comprehensive walkthrough of the elements required for effectively implementing Azure Infrastructure with Terraform using an Azure DevOps Pipeline. The main purpose is to assist you in grasping the concept of automating the deployment and maintenance of your cloud infrastructure residing in Azure. Before delving into the provided examples, taking a step back and comprehending the underlying reasons for the aforementioned concepts would be beneficia

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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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