The Global Small Business Blog

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

©iStock/Chansom Pantip VISA launched its 7th edition of its Global Back to Business Study , which found that a majority of surveyed small and micro businesses (SMBs) plan to prioritize cross-border sales as they look to scale beyond Main Street and High Street to new geographies. The survey focuses on four key themes, one being the shifting global small business mindset, which is moving from survival mode to growth mode.

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V-Soft Consulting

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

In Today’s fast -paced business landscape , it is crucial to creat e efficient onboarding for new talent and smooth offboarding of departing employees. These HR processes are critical for maintaining productivity, security, and compliance within your organization. However , they come with their own set of challenges , which is why it is vital to improve HR processes.

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3Pillar Global

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

It’s safe to say that everyone working in the media industry is aware of generative artificial intelligence (AI). As accessible platforms like ChatGPT have grown in popularity, they have spurred a number of reactions from those operating in media. Journalists and other content creators are anxious that AI could replace them , to the point where AI is one contributing factor to the dual writers’ and actors’ strikes halting Hollywood production.

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Perficient Digital Transformation

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

Introduction The Content Recommendations add-on for Optimizely CMS dynamically recommends content from your site tailored to the interests of each user. Installing the NuGet Package will give you access to Optimizely’s Content Recommendations Block which uses Mustache Templating to render the data from the Content Recommendations API on a page. Although Mustache Templates provide a great way of inserting recommendation data into a webpage, content authors who don’t have prior experience wi

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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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IBM Services

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

Organizations are wrestling with a pressing concern: the speed at which they respond to and contain data breaches falls short of the escalating security threats they face. An effective attack surface management (ASM) solution can change this. According to the Cost of a Data Breach 2023 Report by IBM, the average cost of a data breach reached a record high of USD 4.45 million this year.

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inDinero

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

The SECURE Act 2.0 was recently passed, ushering in significant changes to retirement planning incentives. Understanding these new provisions is critical for maximizing potential tax benefits as a small business owner. You’ll have more flexibility with distributions, and your part-time employees can now participate too. Let’s dive in and understand how these expanded financial incentives can significantly benefit you.

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IBM Services

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

The global digital payments ecosystem continues to evolve as new and incumbent financial institutions, payment networks, central banks, governmental agencies, businesses and other market players push for innovation. They all work toward the common goal of creating secure, compliant, real-time, ubiquitous and low-cost payment rails. Payment rails are the most critical element when thinking about payments No matter their size, scope or sector, all businesses that handle transactions and transfers

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The Scalers

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

There’s a real boom in Benelux. No, not the town in Antwerp. I mean the tech boom taking place across the region. And while it’s helping to boost the economy of these three countries, it’s also accelerating the widening tech talent shortage in Benelux. The situation is not hopeless. Each country’s skill shortage is unique, as are the responses they have put in place, but the overall picture is the same.

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Everest Group

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

What are life sciences enterprises' top benefits of outsourcing revenue management processes? Learn more from Everest Group's new viewpoint.

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Paysquare

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

We often witness employees of a company complaining about not getting enough leave. Well this happens in 90% of companies worldwide, and it’s a prominent factor that affects the productivity of employees after a particular period. Once an employee starts attending the office against their will, the efforts and dedication that they will put into their work will also reduce.

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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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Everest Group

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

Supply Chain Transformation Services for Retail and CPG In recent years, particularly after the pandemic, retail and Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) enterprises have begun investing in supply chain transformation services. The global disruption emphasized the need for a flexible and resilient supply chain. These transformation services play a vital role in optimizing operations, aligning demand and supply, improving customer experiences, and enabling rapid responses to market changes.

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NoonDalton

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

In our p revious blog post , we delved deep into the transformative concept of skill-based teams and the benefits they bring to the table. For those just joining the conversation, skill-based teams are structured around specific competencies rather than traditional hierarchical roles. This team configuration allows for a deep reservoir of specialized knowledge, fostering innovation, efficiency, and unparalleled adaptability.

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Everest Group

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

Learn more about life sciences enterprises’ sourcing Criteria for selecting BPO providers from Everest Group's new viewpoint.

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Jonajo Blog

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

In June 2023, the European Parliament made a groundbreaking decision set to transform the tech industry and our device interactions. With an overwhelming majority, they mandated that all consumer devices must feature easily replaceable batteries, championing environmental sustainability, the right to repair, and consumer options. This regulation will affect smartphones, tablets, laptops, e-bikes, and any device with rechargeable batteries.

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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.

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Zinnov

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

The Government of India recently introduced the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023. According to verbiage in the draft bill, this is ‘an act to provide for the processing of digital personal data in a manner that recognizes both the right of individuals to protect their personal data and the need to process such personal data for lawful purposes and for matters connected therewith or incidental thereto.

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SirionLabs

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

The contract management challenges we face today have changed with generative AI. Learn more about challenges here so you can mitigate their risks.

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Everest Group

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

How size of revenue management outsourcing models are impacting on llfe sciences enterprises? Find out in our latest viewpoint.

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Go4Customer

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

Have you ever wondered how call centers, the hub of customer service, are preparing to transform interactions by 2024? As we explore how technology advancements, changing customer demands, and the pursuit of outstanding experiences are poised to change the call center sector, prepare yourself for a revolutionary trip. Discover with us the fascinating transformation that contact centers will undergo as the customer service landscape rapi.

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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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IBM Services

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

Space AI leader Ubotica Technologies is partnering with IBM to leverage IBM cloud infrastructure and watsonx.ai components, intending to simplify the process for a developer to get their application running onboard a satellite. With a single click, mutual customers will be able to securely deploy their AI models directly to satellites that use the Ubotica CogniSAT TM platform.

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IBM Services

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

The term digital transformation gets so much play these days that it’s almost become a cliché But experts from Frost & Sullivan believe that for most organizations, there’s a sizeable gap between dream and reality. Digital transformation drives many IT investments, with a focus on adapting to new work models and customer expectations, increasing capacity to respond to higher demand, managing growth with fewer resources, enhancing eCommerce capabilities, and supporting securi

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IBM Services

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

Supply chains are under enormous stress. As supply chain leaders, we’ve seen unprecedented levels of disruption, challenges with our ecosystem trading partner networks, tariff wars, real wars and tremendous turnover in human capital. Senior supply chain leaders are retiring in record numbers. Welcome or not, large scale change is afoot in our profession.

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IBM Services

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

As the digital revolution gains momentum, we’ve seen that businesses worldwide are intensifying their efforts to deliver intelligent and seamless digital experiences by leveraging data-driven automation. I have seen how the gradual pace of digital transformation over the past decade has now given way to a comprehensive, large-scale digital reinvention.

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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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