The Global Small Business Blog

APRIL 12, 2024

©iStock/krblokhin Bain & Company’s first annual Consumer Products Report , which hopes to assist the industry in formulating a new playbook for the months ahead. Bain surveyed more than 120 senior consumer products executives around the world on their experience in 2023 and their strategic priorities this year. In this report, we [Bain] first examine how 2023 has left the industry at a crossroads, then explore the connection between profitable growth and positive stakeholder impact.

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Offshore India Data Entry

APRIL 12, 2024

Introduction Running an ecommerce store can be thrilling, but ecommerce product data entry can quickly become a time-sucking black hole. What if there was a way to unleash hidden growth potential by outsourcing this task? Leveraging ecommerce product data entry services can empower your business by enhancing operational efficiency, improving data accuracy, and freeing up your valuable time to focus on strategic growth efforts.

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Perficient Digital Transformation

MARCH 6, 2024

In December 2022, the Department of Health and Human Services released a bulletin announcing additional compliance requirements for healthcare marketers when it comes to third-party trackers. The guidance lays forth expectations for how healthcare organizations collect data on activities that take place on their website and mobile apps. So, what’s the problem?

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IBM Services

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

Remember how cool it felt when you first held a smartphone in your hand? The compact design and touch-based interactivity seemed like a leap into the future. Before long, smartphones became a way of life for organizations worldwide because of all they offer for business productivity and communication. Generative AI ( artificial intelligence ) promises a similar leap in productivity and the emergence of new modes of working and creating.

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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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Amzur

APRIL 23, 2024

Many businesses invest in enterprise resource planning (ERP) software hoping to streamline operations and gain better insight into their data. However, off-the-shelf ERP solutions often force businesses to adapt their processes, leading to inefficiencies, frustrations, and missed opportunities. NetSuite offers a compelling alternative: a highly customizable ERP platform that empowers businesses to tailor the system to their precise needs.

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V-Soft Consulting

APRIL 8, 2024

The adoption of Artificial Intelligence (AI) by organizations across diverse industries is an ever-evolving trend. Since its inception, AI has uncovered incredible success with its intelligent capabilities. Harnessing the power of Machine Leaning (ML), Natural Language Processing (NLP), and Computer Vision, the AI boom is an ever-evolving trend in the tech industry.

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Intelligent Sourcing

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

One of our partners, IBA Group, celebrated their 30th birthday last year. It’s always fascinating to learn from the people who used to work with computers that occupied several floors of a building and who continue to be at the forefront of technology development and what we can expect in the near future. The IBA […] The post Head to Head: Mark Hillary interviews IBA Group CEO, Sergei Levteev appeared first on Intelligent Sourcing.

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Influx

APRIL 15, 2024

Over the past 10 years, we’ve built and run support teams for eCommerce companies around the world, like Linktree , Klarna , and Casely. We’ve seen what works when outsourcing Shopify customer service, and what doesn’t. Here’s what we’ve learned. Jump ahead: How to outsource Shopify post-sales support How to outsource Shopify pre-sales support How to outsource support management Steps to outsource your Shopify customer service Every successful eCommerce brand needs to invest in customer service.

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Magellan Solutions

MARCH 13, 2024

Did you know companies embrace offshoring and outsourcing to improve efficiency and cut costs? However, when it comes to the offshoring vs outsourcing debate, it’s crucial to understand the distinction between these two approaches and decide which best aligns with your business’s needs. Delegating tasks to external parties can significantly impact your business.

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Raya Contact Center

FEBRUARY 18, 2024

Creating a delightful customer experience is like crafting a mouthwatering recipe that leaves a lasting impression. Just as a chef carefully selects and combines ingredients to create a culinary masterpiece, businesses must curate the perfect blend of elements to ensure customer satisfaction and loyalty. So, let’s explore the recipe for customer experience that ensures you keep your customers happy and loyal.

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The Global Small Business Blog

APRIL 19, 2024

Entrepreneurs are among the most dynamic drivers of global economic growth, and women are laying claim to the role in greater numbers than ever. In the U.S., for example, research shows that women-owned businesses are growing at twice the rate of all others. Yet, according to the World Bank, women continue to face enormous obstacles, including powerful social constraints, limited time and a lack of training.

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Offshore India Data Entry

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

When it comes to outsourcing business processes, companies often choose between business process outsourcing (BPO) and business process management (BPM). While both involve outsourcing tasks to third-party providers, BPO and BPM have important distinctions in their approaches. In this article, we’ll explore the differences between BPO vs BPM and how to determine which strategy is best for your organization.

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Perficient Digital Transformation

APRIL 11, 2024

Documentation is a crucial part of your analytics implementation. From your Solution Design Reference document to your internal wiki for all resources, making sure that you can write and edit your documentation is key to ensuring a cohesive and thorough understanding of your implementation. With effective documentation, you can: Prevent knowledge gaps among team members and assist in onboarding efforts.

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IBM Services

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

In an era of accelerating climate change , predicting the near-future can yield major benefits. For instance, when utility officials are aware that a heat wave is on its way, they can plan energy procurement to prevent power outages. When farmers in drought-prone regions are able to predict which crops are susceptible to failure , they can deploy additional irrigation.

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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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Amzur

APRIL 18, 2024

From integrating emerging technologies to managing cybersecurity threats and driving operational efficiencies, the role of a CIO has never been more complex or crucial. As organizations increasingly rely on technology to fuel their growth and operations, the demands on CIOs to deliver cutting-edge solutions while ensuring seamless and secure IT operations have intensified.

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V-Soft Consulting

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

For the past two decades ServiceNow has been a leading cloud computing platform helping enterprises improve efficiency and speed. By replacing unstructured workflows with the new intelligent workflows, it helps organizations streamline their processes and operations. From IT Service Management (ITSM), IT Operations Management (ITOM) to Strategic Portfolio Management (SPM), ServiceNow provides comprehensive solutions for most of your organizational needs.

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AS White Global

JANUARY 28, 2024

Our ASW Family in the Philippines, Malaysia, and Vietnam rocked the night away and turned back the clock in style during their respective Year-End Parties. It marked the perfect blend of celebration for our hardworking, dedicated teams and well-deserved recognition for our outstanding employees. Everyone had a great time enjoying the food and the fun games, cheering on during the raffle draws, and dancing along to the entertainment numbers.

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3Pillar Global

JANUARY 9, 2024

On this episode of The Innovation Engine , we dig into the recent past and upcoming future of innovation in the Financial Services industry. Rob Murray, 3Pillar’s Financial Services Industry Leader, moderates a conversation with Jennifer Mun and Albert Thibault, two integral members of our Financial Services industry team , about what they’re seeing as the most prevalent trends impacting Financial Services companies as we move into a new year.

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MARCH 26, 2024

Source: Pexels/Tom Frisk Launched in 2017, the Global Energy Talent Index (GETI) Report charts emerging trends across the world’s energy workforce. Since its inception, GETI has depicted insights from thousands of energy professionals to create a comprehensive map of the evolving energy landscape, giving organisations the tools they need to refresh their skills and retain their talent.

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Magellan Solutions

APRIL 11, 2024

Hey there, fellow Shopify merchants! With over 1.75 million online stores on Shopify , excellent customer service is crucial to standing out. Top-notch telephone support is essential for building brand loyalty and boosting sales for your online business. With Shopify telephone support, you can elevate your customer experience and ensure shopper satisfaction, making your store a preferred choice among millions of others.

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inDinero

JANUARY 22, 2024

Terms like “deferred revenue” can confuse non-accountants, but the concept is easy enough. Deferred revenue refers to when customers pay upfront for products or services they will receive later while your accountant recognizes that income over time rather than all at once. In this article, we’ll explain the GAAP-compliant method of reporting deferred revenue, provide bookkeeping examples, and explain how the practice will impact your taxes.

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The Global Small Business Blog

APRIL 24, 2024

©iStock/Adrian Vidal This report, " Top Global Artificial Intelligence Markets ," presents a brief overview of top Al global hubs outside the United States. Each country includes an Al ecosystem overview, government incentives and policies, education and research institutions, leading events, and industry groups. The initial markets for this report were selected based on global rankings, the highest number of Al companies concentrated there, venture capital, and related research institutions.

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Speaker: Rosemary Coates - Board Member & Founder at Reshoring Institute, Best-selling Author, Host of the Frictionless Supply Chain podcast

Supply chain disruptions create uncertainty and unpredictability for both businesses and consumers. These disruptions bring to light an organization's supply chain dependencies, which they were often unaware of when everything was running smoothly. Re-shoring is one solution that is gaining popularity as a result of pandemic-related issues. Companies can lower the risk of disruptions by shortening the supply chain and moving manufacturing close to the points of sale to reduce the need for expens

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Offshore India Data Entry

APRIL 19, 2024

Outsourcing has revolutionized the way businesses operate, offering a strategic solution to streamline processes, reduce costs, and boost efficiency. But, is Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) right for your business? With its numerous advantages and disadvantages, it’s crucial to weigh the pros and cons before making a decision. In this comprehensive guide, we’ll explore 20 advantages and disadvantages of BPO, providing you with the valuable insights you need to make an informed cho

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Perficient Digital Transformation

MARCH 5, 2024

If you built your data lake in the last 5-7 years, you probably are ingesting data into the data lake using many batch jobs that ingest and update data in the data lake. There is nothing wrong with what you did, but data technology has continued to move forward and in my opinion, the time has come to change your data lake ingestion strategy to reduce the number of high-latency batch jobs and move toward primarily using real-time change data capture (CDC).

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IBM Services

JANUARY 22, 2024

It’s the news no organization wants to hear―you’ve been the victim of a ransomware attack, and now you’re wondering what to do next. The first thing to keep in mind is you’re not alone. Over 17 percent of all cyberattacks involve ransomware —a type of malware that keeps a victim’s data or device locked unless the victim pays the hacker a ransom.

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Amzur

JANUARY 31, 2024

Introduction As technology continues to advance at a rapid pace, businesses across the globe are constantly seeking innovative solutions to streamline their operations and stay ahead of the competition. In the world of Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP), it is no news that NetSuite has established itself as a leading provider, consistently delivering cutting-edge features and functionalities and empowering organizations to thrive.

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Speaker: Jason Ciment - Get Visible | Mark Wald - SPRCHRGR | Leo Gestetner - Thankz | Michael S. Kraus - Expak Logistics

Remote work has helped future-proof organizations and increased their flexibility. However, sourcing candidates nationally poses new challenges and is proving difficult. The global sourcing industry seems to be in a state of war. DEI, attracting qualified candidates, and physical demographics are just a few of the issues that organizations face. Many companies are failing to win in this new landscape due to the intersectionality of problems in global sourcing.

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V-Soft Consulting

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

Technological advancements are ramping up year over year, and businesses must adopt them to remain competitive. Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning (ML), and many automation algorithms are now the driving forces behind digital workflows. ServiceNow (NOW) has also become a revolutionary platform in advancing technology and the digital landscape.

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AS White Global

MARCH 12, 2024

ASW Global has stepped up its efforts in providing viable solutions for the insurance and underwriting industry’s talent shortage dilemma in Australia. Last month, ASW was among the exhibitors at the Underwriting Agencies Council (UAC)-Xceedance 2024 Sydney Expo. The conference is one of the biggest in Australia with 120+ underwriting agencies and 600+ brokers in attendance.

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3Pillar Global

JANUARY 2, 2024

Building a generative AI proof-of-concept is relatively low cost. Scaling it and putting it into production at an enterprise level is a much different undertaking, requiring new capabilities, disciplines, and rigor. New frameworks for ensuring trustworthiness and preparedness are emerging to meet the needs of companies competing in the AI economy. Model operationalization (ModelOps) encompasses all advanced analytics decisions within the organization, including your AI models.

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Everest Group

MARCH 26, 2024

Analytics and Artificial Intelligence (AI) Services Specialists Amid the macroeconomic headlines, many enterprises seek a proven RoI track record before committing to investments in Analytics and AI. Additionally, a stringent regulatory environment is prompting enterprises to cautiously approach the adoption of generative AI. These enterprises are seeking assistance from analytics and AI services specialists to run pilot projects and scale up implementations.

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