It’s common when managing projects that you need to sign-off with a client. For example, you might need them to approve a mock, document, or decision. Many companies do this with an informal message or verbal acknowledgement. This causes problems later. Who actually signed off on the decision? When? Which exact changes are required? This […]
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Managing any business comes with a lot of moving parts. One of the most challenging is actively and accurately tracking profit and expenses. If you’re still using a messy stack of receipts or a disconnected spreadsheet to track what you spend, you’re likely losing money without even realizing it. Let’s dive into why tracking expenses
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Projects are super important to a service-based business. But the actual intake process can be complicated, usually due to a lack of organization and formal processes. How do you decide what to take on? How do you make sure you don’t overpromise and underdeliver? The answer is a Project Intake Process, and if you aren’t
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When you first start a business, spreadsheets are a great way to stay organized. They are flexible, easy to use, and free. But as your team grows and you take on more clients, relying on spreadsheets to manage your operations usually leads to more work, not less. If you feel like you are spending too
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If you’re running a service-based business or managing complex projects, you might be familiar with ‘tab fatigue’. This is when all your requirements are in different places. This means switching tabs to check dates in one tool, update your client via email, log time in another tool, and manually copy data between them all. When
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There is a lifecycle every successful digital agency goes through. At first you are a team of three handling five clients and email is your best friend. It is fast and universal. A client emails a request, you reply, you do the work, and you reply again. But as your agency grows this process doesn’t
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What is a block of hours agreement? A block of hours agreement can be referred to by a number of other terms, such as a block of time, block contract, or prepaid hours agreement. Some client billing agreements involve invoicing upon completion of a project, or on a monthly or other scheduled basis. In most
How to Quote for Projects Quoting is a crucial step in project delivery, as it enables both the business and the client to understand the project’s scope and accurately project revenue. In this article, we’ll cover the essentials of creating quotes for projects or services, emphasizing the importance of accuracy and thoroughness. What is a
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Agency time tracking refers to the process of monitoring and recording the amount of time that an agency and their employees spend on client projects and tasks. Agency is a broad term encompassing businesses such as: government agencies, marketing agencies, and creative services. In today’s blog we’ll look at some strategies to implement and utilize time
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Professional Services Automation (PSA) software enables your business to easily and accurately log time, plan client projects, and provide continuous client support. With a QuickBooks integration, you can sync data from the PSA tool easily. For example, you can generate invoices from time logged within your PSA tool, then send over those invoices right to
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