Professional service projects are different animals than “normal” projects. While both offer challenges, professional service firms must meet their internal goals AND the client’s expectations. More companies and more people involved usually equates to greater risk. This article is your ultimate guide for understanding professional services, why companies use them, and the challenges professional service firms have in common.

Invoicing and payment are often the final chapters in the story of a project, and just like with any great book or movie, a good conclusion makes all the difference. The value of getting paid on time for work delivered cannot be overstated, as it is vital to your business’s cash flow and your ability to forecast revenue successfully.

Brainstorming is a creative problem-solving technique that involves generating ideas and solutions through a group discussion. It’s usually a messy meeting where notes are flying around, people are speaking over each other, and in the end, solutions are lost in the chaos. Brainstorming, however, is an essential tool for businesses, teams, and individuals to come up with fresh ideas, solve problems, and improve processes. But how can businesses effectively brainstorm?

Are you looking for the perfect project management tool? Look no further! We’ve hand-picked the top 5 tools that any team or project needs to stay organized and on track. From cloud-based platforms to task-tracking software, we’ve got it all covered. Read on to find out which tool best suits your project, and get ready to take your team’s productivity to the next level!

“Operations keeps the lights on, strategy provides a light at the end of the tunnel, but project management is the train engine that moves the organization forward.” ~ Joy Gumz Pulling off client projects successfully is no small feat. Project managers and team members hyper focus on delivering high-quality work all day, every day; planning workflows and proactively addressing obstacles as they arise.

Firing a client will be your reality. Good businesses have standards, and you’re bound to run into people who don’t meet them. A client speaks horribly to one of your team members. A client approaches an employee and attempts to hire them outside of your services for additional work.

The saying “too many eggs in your basket” is apt for the professional service world. Juggling multiple accounts, a spread of different team members, and wildly differing client expectations can get out of hand very quickly. Luckily, with the right professional services software, you can keep processes tight and on track. By providing key features like time tracking, automated invoices, and handy checklists, you have the space you need to actually do the work.

Are you striving for success in your professional or personal life? Are you having difficulty achieving your goals? Have you heard of Smart Goals but need help creating and working toward them? If so, then this blog post is perfect for you. We are going to discuss the ten best practices on how to set smarter goals and achieve success. By efficiently setting and working towards smart goals, anyone can increase their chances of achieving their desired outcome.

Is your marketing team spread way too thin? Endless email chains. Missed deadlines. Frustrated team members. Unhappy clients. Ah, the classic signs of insufficient marketing project management. We know them all too well. There’s a reason why marketers that are proactive about project management are three times more likely to report “success.” Are you struggling to exceed client expectations without totally burning your team out?

Are you the owner of a small business? Do you know how many business tools you are using? Just count on me. You are using Microsoft Excel, and Google Drive and I think DropBox is new to you, right? There are a lot of online tools and resources available to small businesses. Which ones are the most useful? And how do you know which ones are the right fit for your business? Keep reading, you are about to know everything about small business tools.