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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The Global Small Business Blog

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

©iStock/gemenacom If you’re interested in learning more about the SBA’s STEP program, visit their website. Why? Because in the case of Delaware and Maryland more than $860,000 is set to be awarded to small businesses to help expand their exports. It's a superb way to find your next global customer. On the ground, this funding will be the link to resources that business owners need across the world.

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Magellan Solutions

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

Are you looking for ways to keep your customers engaged with your business? Consider incorporating support services as a solution! 75% of customers prefer contacting customer service via phone , according to a survey conducted by Zendesk. Additionally, 79% of them find phone support satisfying. These findings highlight the importance of having a support service.

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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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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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V-Soft Consulting

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

Artificial Intelligence (AI) has fascinated computer scientists, visionaries and even the general population for decades. So much so that for years AI has been a regular plot device of several science fiction novels, television shows and movies. However, AI is no longer a fancy buzzword, it is a technology with widespread applications in various aspects of our daily lives.

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The Global Small Business Blog

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

©iStock/metamorworks Does globalization need a revamp? Find out via a video from Robin Niblett, Distinguished Fellow, Chatham House – published by World Economic Forum.

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IBM Services

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

We are in the midst of an AI revolution where organizations are seeking to leverage data for business transformation and harness generative AI and foundation models to boost productivity, innovate, enhance customer experiences, and gain a competitive edge. IBM and AWS have been working together since 2016 to provide secure, automated solutions for hybrid cloud environments.

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V-Soft Consulting

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

Data is an invaluable asset in modern healthcare systems. It serves as the lifeblood of the industry, driving critical decisions, shaping patient outcomes, and influencing research and innovation. However, the quality and integrity of healthcare data must be good to ensure it can be used efficiently. This is where data governance steps in. In this blog, we'll explore the pivotal role data governance plays in ensuring data quality in healthcare.

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The Global Small Business Blog

SEPTEMBER 9, 2023

©2023 Laurel J. Delaney. All rights reserved. “The magic is inside you, there ain’t no crystal ball.

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Perficient Digital Transformation

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

Discovering Sitecore PowerShell Reports Sitecore PowerShell is a popular and powerful module that can be used as a development accelerator. It allows Developers, Content Authors, and Marketers to automate various tasks like content creation, audits, correction, etc. Apart from infinite possible usage with custom scripts, SPE already has provided a lot of ammunition in existing package.

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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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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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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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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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Speaker: Olivia Montgomery, Associate Principal Supply Chain Analyst

Curious to know how your peers are navigating ongoing disruption? The supply chain management techniques that dominated the last 30 years are no longer supporting consumer behavior or logistics and manufacturing capabilities. So what’s working now? What should your plans for 2023 include? By researching the supply chain challenges and solutions that businesses – especially small and midsize businesses – are currently experiencing, we’ve learned what’s working and what’s not.

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3Pillar Global

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

Artificial intelligence, or AI, has long been part of the cultural conversation, often as a theme for science fiction. However, AI has truly reached a tipping point recently with the accessibility and widespread adoption of applications like ChatGPT, Bing, Bard, Midjourney, and DALL-E. As these platforms catch on with consumers, many businesses are wondering how they can leverage AI within their strategies.

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V-Soft Consulting

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

Online fraud poses a significant challenge for businesses in every industry. Many businesses suffer every year due to fraudulent activities. So, why do hackers do what they do? Why do they hack into our systems? All frauds lead to one common target; Money, earning it through unethical and illegal practices.

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Everest Group

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

Digital Adoption Platforms (DAP) Enterprises are increasingly evolving into digital-first businesses to remain competitive and future-ready. However, realizing value from digital transformation efforts can prove challenging when users lack the necessary training and resources to effectively utilize new technologies. In this context, organizations are turning to Digital Adoption Platforms (DAPs) as powerful tools to bridge the gap between technology and users, ensuring seamless adoption and learn

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Perficient Digital Transformation

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

I have been working at Perficient for almost 8 years. I have always enjoyed writing blogs and sharing my knowledge with others. This is my 100 th blog post! WOW! I can’t believe I finally made it! Come with me while I take a look back at 8 years worth of content. Series I write a lot of blog series. I like to focus on a topic and share everything I can about it.

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Unosquare

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

The life sciences industry leverages various software solutions to provide better patient care, streamline operations, and enhance medical research. It’s more critical than ever to delve into the vital roles played by software in the healthcare industry. In today’s post, we will unravel the intricacies surrounding the software solutions intended to make waves in the healthcare sector in 2024.

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Airswift

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

Source: Pexels/Marcus Aurelius In response to the Covid-19 pandemic, companies have had to find new ways of working, even when it comes to interviewing candidates and creating new hiring processes. In some instances, this has meant conducting interviews over the phone. However, preparing for such an interview can be different from preparing to meet a potential employer face-to-face.

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Magellan Solutions

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

Are you tired of dealing with inefficient scheduling processes? Do you find it challenging to optimize your resources and meet demand? Look no further; we have the solution you’ve been searching for. AI scheduling tools can improve workforce efficiency by 20% to 30%! It can even reduce labor costs by 10% to 15%. Plus, increase customer satisfaction by 5% to 10%.

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IBM Services

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

The UK government’s Ecosystem of Trust is a potential future border model for frictionless trade, which the UK government committed to pilot testing from October 2022 to March 2023. The pilots made supply chain data directly accessible to the government, used new technologies to preserve goods’ physical integrity and considered how trusted relationships could enable certain controls to be performed by industry rather than the government.

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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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Eclaro

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

As Five on Friday celebrates its fifth week and the NFL season put its first week of the new season in the books, the plan had been to look at legendary quarterback Aaron Rodgers and his first game as a New York Jet—right here in the hometown of Eclaro world headquarters—and find inspiration, meaningful moments and no doubt a few metaphors to relate to our Engage, Evolve, Excel, Explore, Etcetera lineup.

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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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Airswift

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

Read our blog to find out about the different types of cover letter, and how to write one for your job application.

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Everest Group

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

Invite Only Expanding Horizons: India GCCs Propelling the Next Wave of Growth for Life Sciences Organizations September 12, 2023 | 8:00 AM IST - 11:00 AM IST Facilitated by Everest Group The life sciences industry is undergoing significant evolution and growth driven by advancements in technology, changing demographics, shifting regulatory landscapes, and emerging healthcare challenges.

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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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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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Intelligent Sourcing

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

One of the things that doesn’t get spoken about enough is the positive impact our industry provides. There are countless articles on how outsourcing is responsible for Job losses, Data breaches and poor working conditions but very little about the life changing opportunities it offers to marginalised communities globally. The term outsourcing is often linked […] The post Impact Sourcing Report 2023 – Let’s make an impact together appeared first on Intelligent Sourcing.

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Everest Group

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

South Africa has emerged as a stand-out destination for customer experience (CX) services. Offering a talented workforce, cost-effectiveness, and infrastructure, the nation is attracting the attention of both providers and customers alike. Now is the time to capitalize on this alluring market in this rising continent. Discover seven advantages of South Africa and compare its hotspot cities in this blog.

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Speaker: Michelle Meyer, Founder and CEO of MatterProviders

Michelle Meyer is the Founder and CEO of MatterProviders, and a supply chain professional of over 30 years. Fortunately, she's here to walk you through the future of supply chain strategy and why your current approach is probably not working. In this exclusive webinar, she will explore ways to develop and perfect your new, innovative supply chain design in this post-pandemic era of economic uncertainty.

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