The Global Small Business Blog

APRIL 4, 2023

©iStock/Urupong "When it comes to going global, American associations make a lot of U.S.-centric They possess ideas about membership, meetings, partnerships, marketing, and more that make perfect sense in America but may not apply in different countries and regions. centric mistakes," says Mark Athitakis.

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The Global Small Business Blog

NOVEMBER 17, 2022

©iStock/Sofiia Potanina According to a new report from consulting firm McKinsey, globalization is changing course — that much is clear. The result of this shift, according to McKinsey, is that some supply chains could “shorten and become more regional” in the coming years. Read more about globalization's next phase of rewiring.

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The Global Small Business Blog

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

©iStock/trekandshoot The endless drive to reduce costs by relocating production facilities has resulted in a globalized, vertically integrated, and highly specialized manufacturing model that benefits specific countries and regions. From economic value to social and environmental values, global supply chains have a new bottom line.

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The Global Small Business Blog

NOVEMBER 4, 2022

©iStock/coffeekai Globalization is not over. There may be retrenchment in some areas such as critical technologies and reshaping in others such as onshoring or regionalization. Read the entire article about globalization's great reboot.

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The Global Small Business Blog

JANUARY 21, 2022

They account for the vast majority of businesses worldwide and are important contributors to job creation and global economic development. A new advisory group member said: "I am immensely honoured to be part of the group and look forward to working together with ICC to help SMEs thrive, locally as well as globally."

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The Global Small Business Blog

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

©iStock/seamartini Captain Fresh – a B2B fish and seafood startup – says it relies on the Indian Ocean Region for its supply, with India representing a significant 90% of the supply. Captain Fresh will use the fresh capital to fuel its global ambitions, with expansion plans in Europe and the US.

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The Global Small Business Blog

JULY 21, 2022

Schwab, Managing Director, World Economic Forum says : SMEs - small- and medium-sized enterprises- represent about 90% of all firms globally and about 70% of employment and of GDP, according to some estimates. It's therefore essential that small businesses and medium-sized businesses are future-ready.

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Forrester Digital Transformation

OCTOBER 28, 2021

(Photo copyright: Abhinav Sunil) Why every organization must care about sustainability is increasingly evident for organizations in every vertical and region.

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The Global Small Business Blog

NOVEMBER 29, 2022

©iStock/Teka77 When the pandemic hit, the global marketing team at Japan Airlines (JAL) saw its budget disappear overnight. They saw the whole thing disappear. There wasn't a whole lot to promote during the pandemic – back then JAL was operating between the US and Southeast Asia, routes without any stops in Japan itself.

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The Global Small Business Blog

FEBRUARY 25, 2022

©iStock/GOCMEN Global supply chains and growth had been broadly recovering from the pandemic, but now all that’s in doubt, given the stricter sanctions and other punitive measures against Russia that are in the offing. Some thoughts on what the Russian Ukraine invasion means for the U.S. economy , cyberattacks and more.

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Everest Group

OCTOBER 11, 2023

As the market has seen an uptick in regional consolidation in the past few years, we have included regional cuts for EMEA and APAC in the report to help enterprises in their regional sourcing decisions. LEARN MORE ABOUT Top Service Providers

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The Global Small Business Blog

DECEMBER 14, 2022

Prior to this global expansion, Community Notes were only visible to users in the U.S. Twitter plans to add moderators from other regions soon. Moderators who are part of the program can add notes to tweets to add context and users can then vote if they determine the context to be helpful. We'll see.

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Infosys Consulting

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

This interconnectedness propels the market for semiconductor devices globally, which requires a steady supply of raw material, components, and resources from around the world. Paradigm shift in the ecosystem The US-China trade rift has compelled global enterprises to explore alternative approaches to safeguard their supply chain.

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Offshore India Data Entry

JANUARY 3, 2024

Offshore BPO enables the outsourcing of data entry and document processing tasks to expert BPO company overseas, which powers efficient, cost-effective global growth. Mandarin, Cantonese, and other Chinese language capabilities facilitate entry into China and other Asian regions. in target geographies.

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The Global Small Business Blog

DECEMBER 9, 2021

©iStock/metamorworks As I [Laurel Delaney] wrote for Women Entrepreneurs Grow Global®, women hold up half the sky and according to the latest Global Entrepreneurship Monitor (GEM) Women’s Entrepreneurship report, they also are involved in a whole heck of a lot of startups – to the tune of more than 274 million women worldwide.

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The Global Small Business Blog

JULY 7, 2022

They have devoted significant resources to a wide range of local, regional, and global efforts and are testing and learning from multiple ideas, interventions, and new ways of working designed to ensure that all Bainies thrive. The sections below offer a sample of their efforts.

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The Global Small Business Blog

MARCH 3, 2022

©iStock/Mirel Kipioro While other fintechs seek to establish a beachhead in a specific region or category, UK-based Revolut is looking to build a global ecosystem from the start. If it does that, it has a shot to finally realize its vision of becoming a successful global financial super app.

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The Global Small Business Blog

JULY 25, 2022

©iStock/Big Joe What's affecting me, my clients, my colleagues and other global small business owners: Indiana, the land of startups. This is a global challenge we intend to approach resolutely and cooperatively." Yes, you read that right. Tech workers want to stay home, especially in San Francisco.

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Forrester Digital Transformation

AUGUST 25, 2022

Within the Asia Pacific region, marketers and sellers must be prepared to adapt to these changes and deliver what their buyers demand. Every year, Forrester fields a global survey to purchase decision-makers to find out what it is that makes them buy. We […].

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The Global Small Business Blog

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022

©iStock/Prostock-Studio Chicago-based nonprofit Women Entrepreneurs Grow Global® knows this better than any organization on the planet: Women entrepreneurs are on the rise globally. But did you know the following?

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Globalization Partners

AUGUST 11, 2023

Despite global headwinds, the rise of new technologies, strategies, and models is helping build momentum – shaping a bright future for the region’s HR landscape. According to the International Data Corporation, AI spending in the region is set to reach USD 49 billion by 2026 , with a compound annual growth rate of 24.5%.

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IBM Services

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

When farmers in drought-prone regions are able to predict which crops are susceptible to failure , they can deploy additional irrigation. Global climate models have given climate scientists a set of expectations as to what the future could hold, both for the Earth at large and for specific regions.

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Everest Group

JANUARY 17, 2024

Armed with Everest Group’s evaluation and ranking of the service providers in each region, sourcing leaders are better equipped to select the service providers that can meet their talent needs for global services delivery. Mexico’s key advantages include its proximity to and overlapping time zones with the U.S.,

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Everest Group

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

Given the current unrest in the Middle East and Africa (MEA) region, Egypt can potentially be a reliable choice for businesses seeking stability. The Israel-Hamas conflict that began on October 7 has further intensified the regional instability, leading many global companies to temporarily close offices or implement remote work policies.

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Everest Group

FEBRUARY 28, 2022

Everest Group moved Ukraine’s operating and business environment risk rating to ”High” and recommends that global services firms intensify and accelerate contingency and business continuity plans to ensure resiliency and employee safety. Origin and evolution of the Ukraine-Russia crisis.

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NoonDalton

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

In the interconnected and globalized business landscape we all operate in today, the location of a workforce plays a pivotal role in the success and efficiency of operations. Nearshoring refers to outsourcing tasks or services to companies in nearby countries or regions, typically within the same geographical area or time zone.

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The Hackett Group

MARCH 26, 2024

Awards were presented by SAP (NYSE: SAP) to the top-performing partners in the North America region that have made outstanding contributions to driving digital transformation for businesses that use SAP solutions. (NASDAQ: HCKT), today announced it has received an SAP ® North America Award for Partner Excellence 2024 for Service.

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Global Expansion

MAY 3, 2023

Hiring beyond borders isn’t straightforward—and managing global payroll for a distributed workforce only adds to the challenge once employers hire the right candidates. To build a strong foundation to support international teams, employers must consider their global payroll systems.

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Airswift

JUNE 30, 2022

Europe can top 4GW for the first time and more than double offshore wind capacity additions seen in 2021, the best year ever for the global offshore wind industry. The ‘old continent’ is the world’s most mature region in the sector and has been a pioneer over the last decade. The region was responsible for 50.4% market share.

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Raya Contact Center

NOVEMBER 17, 2022

This recognition is part of the initiative created by Gulf News , the region’s most-trusted English-language news source, in collaboration with the internationally renowned TBD Media Group to highlight organizations with thinkers and innovators shaping the future of the planet from within the MENA region. About TBD Media Group.

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Velocity Global

APRIL 28, 2023

International companies reap a wide range of benefits by expanding globally, such as accessing new revenue streams and a broader talent pool. Companies must administer global payroll, benefits, and ongoing HR support for their distributed workforce while complying with employment and tax laws across multiple regions.

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Everest Group

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

LINKEDIN LIVE Global Supplier Diversity: A Path to Inclusive Procurement View the event on LinkedIn, which was delivered live on Thursday, November 2, 2023. As businesses expand globally, diversity in supply chains becomes critical for competitiveness, risk mitigation, and meeting societal demands for inclusion and social responsibility.

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Everest Group

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

Live Webinar 2023 Global CXM Outsourcing Landscape: Key Players, Emerging Trends, and Future Opportunities November 14, 2023 | 9 a.m. Join us as we explore the state of the global CXM outsourcing market in 2023. What is the current state of the global CXM outsourcing market in terms of size, growth rate, and regional variations?

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Everest Group

APRIL 26, 2024

We prioritize how the platform fits with the existing enterprise tools and how well they work with current enterprise CRM and incorporate enhancements that come from them.

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Perficient Digital Transformation

APRIL 25, 2024

A few years back while I was at Global Team Blue, I had the privilege of working with the Ford Dealer Association Funds (FDAF) and that gave me the opportunity to work with Ford clients as well as many of their dealer bodies all over the country. The FDAF is a group of dealers that are focused on regional marketing.

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Raya Contact Center

NOVEMBER 26, 2023

Reaching this position further cements the company’s success in the EMEA region and proves its strategic planning has been fruitful. In the EMEA region it primarily serves the Middle Eastern market in Arabic, English, and French languages.

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Everest Group

OCTOBER 17, 2023

Webinar The global brands' essential guide to navigating CX delivery October 17, 2023 8:00 AM PT | 10 AM ETT Join this expert panel featuring Everest Group Partner and CX expert, David Rickard , to discover how multi-regional and global brands can grow and deliver game-changing customer experiences.

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