Running a successful startup is like playing chess — it requires foresight, strategy, and careful planning. Before you make a move, you must consider all the possible outcomes and how your decisions will play out in the long term. The same holds true for startups. Unfortunately, many entrepreneurs overlook the importance of project management in setting up for success.
Ever felt swamped with tasks, wishing there were two of you to get everything done? If you’ve nodded in agreement, then you’re not alone. Modern businesses, from startups to large corporations, often find themselves spread thin, trying to juggle multiple responsibilities. There’s a growing solution that over 60% of US businesses are turning to: outsourcing.
For many, the first day on the job feels a lot like the first day at a new school: You don’t know anyone, have no idea where anything is, or who to turn to for help. There’s a definite warm relief when a friendly face takes you under their wing to show you around and make introductions. And whether you’re the new kid at school or the new person at the office, that sense of relief applies.
In a startup, you deal with limited resources, tight deadlines, and high expectations. Not to mention, you’re often wearing multiple hats, from visionary leader to meticulous planner. So, how do you keep your ship steady and sailing towards your goals? By finding the right project management tools. These digital lifesavers are designed to make your life easier, helping you with project planning, task management, time tracking, and workflow automation.
Pop quiz: How much of your agency’s revenue comes from clients? If you didn’t answer “all of it,” the percentage is still pretty high, right? (And if it’s not — well, we want to know your secret!) Without clients, an agency can’t continue to pay its people or keep the lights on. This reality isn’t lost on managers and CEOs, and if asked, just about every one of them will say their agency is customer-centric.
