Could you ever think of being on vacation while working? I am sure we all could imagine that. But can we call it COVID-19’s boon after which the trend of Work+Vacation = Workation is on the rise?

If “I’ll have the annual report to you in the morning” makes you cringe with dread, you’re not alone. But it doesn’t have to be that way. Reports can be interesting treasure troves of valuable information. They just need to be packaged in a more visually appealing way, with high-quality graphs and infographics telling the story instead of paragraphs upon paragraphs of words.

Are you looking to maximize the efficiency of your business operations? Wondering how to keep up with the ever-evolving macro management practices? Look no further – this post highlights the best macro management practices for today’s age and how to make them work for you!

What is hybrid work? A hybrid work model is a type of employment arrangement that combines elements of remote and on-site work. In a hybrid work model, employees have the flexibility to work from anywhere, irrespective of their office location but they are also expected to come into the office for certain meetings or to collaborate with colleagues. This type of work arrangement has become popular in recent years as technology has made it easier for people to communicate and collaborate remotely.

Keeping on top of your project management tasks can be a daunting task, but with the right database and system in place, it’s easier than you think! In this blog article, we’ll take a look at why it’s so important to maintain an effective project management database and how to get started.

Unless you’ve been living under a rock, you realize that the way we communicate has changed. Instant chat solutions like WhatsApp, Viber, Telegram, and others are now the primary tools we use to communicate in our private lives. There are lots of advantages to these chat solutions. Almost everybody uses them, and it’s easy to reach your friends by texting, sending voice messages, or initiating a video call. Why would communicating with your work colleagues look any different?

One of project managers' hardest jobs is figuring out how to manage the capacity of their team members and streamline the team’s workload. Your team members only have a certain amount of capacity they can offer before negative effects like burnout and bottlenecks occur. However, while capacity management is important, it can be difficult to accomplish without the right tools.

Horror stories about poor client experiences make the rounds online, in friend circles, and between colleagues. These stories can include anything from a lack of communication to being scammed out of money for deliverables. Either way, your brand reputation extends beyond just your work; it encompasses the entire client experience. One of the best things you can do for your business is give your clients a great experience from the start.

What is the top project management software for consultants on the market? StartingPoint, of course! Sure, we’re a little biased but StartingPoint’s platform is well-equipped to meet the needs of both one-man band consultants and large firms. If you are looking to reorganize workflows and operate with scalability in mind, you need StartingPoint in your corner.

Finding clients is an important job for agency owners. Clients keep the lights on and your employees paid. But even more important is finding a way to keep existing clients happy and coming back for more work. When you do the hard work to land a new client, the last thing you want is for them to leave. It costs 5x to 25x more money to replace a client than it does to retain them. Meaning if you lose too many clients, your business is on a slippery slope towards demise.