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The latest News and Information on Project Management, Methodologies, Productivity and Tools.

Analyzing 12 million support tickets: Insights from Time Doctor's webinar

Liam Martin, co-founder and chief innovation officer of Time Doctor, gave a webinar on ‘Benchmarking helpdesk software‘ analyzing 12 million support tickets from all over the support tool business. This huge job was part of Time Doctor’s ongoing work to inform outsiders about how well different support software tools work.

Free timesheet templates in Excel, PDF, Word formats (weekly, monthly, bi-weekly)

If there’s one thing that both employees and employers agree with, it’s that time tracking is an extremely tedious process. To make the process easier, download the three free employee timesheet templates in MS excel, Google Sheets, MS Word or PDF formats given in this article. You can also use an automated time tracking tool instead of filling out spreadsheets or PDFs manually.

Manish Kapur: Optimize these 4 areas to grow your agency

Forget about revenue for a moment. Consider how much more profitable your agency would be if you optimized your team’s time and improved utilization. If you could reduce hiring costs by keeping staff for longer. If you understood the leaky buckets in your outgoings and reduced losses like over-servicing through improved best practice. Manish Kapur, who has over 25 years of experience in creative ops, explains how he streamlines agency operations and boost profit within agencies of all sizes.

How to Prepare Your Agency for an Acquisition w/ Karl Heasman

Many agency owners don't begin with the end in mind. Did you? If you answer questions like "How much do we need to make?" with "I don't know...more!" or "When will I be able to retire?" with "Not now!"... ...you're not alone. Seasoned agency owner, Karl Heasman, Founder of Greycott Consultancy has had his own successful exits and now helps other agency owners prepare for acquisition--by beginning with the end in mind.

Find Your Next Gig: The Best Remote Freelance Jobs

If you want to increase your income and enjoy the freedom of working from home, consider remote freelance jobs as your solution! With an ever-growing list of the best remote jobs available, finding your next gig has always been challenging. Whether you’re interested in web design, copywriting, or something else, there are plenty of opportunities. We’ve compiled this guide to help you find the best remote job that fits your skillset and lifestyle.

When Your Agency Has TOO MUCH New Business w/ Joe Sullivan

Many agencies--just like yours--are echoing this common refrain: Either it’s feast or famine right now. In today's episode, Joe Sullivan shares how his agency, Gorilla 76, is experiencing a "feast" season where demand is exceeding supply. They’re having to tell clients they can’t start working with them for several months–even if they’re ready to sign & start today. It’s a good problem to have, but one that they’ve still got to solve. An aim for what Joe refers to as “managed growth.”

Empowering AI to improve customer service

Artificial intelligence (AI) was the subject of an informative webinar titled “Navigating the CS Jungle,” hosted by Liam Martin, co-founder and chief innovation officer of Time Doctor, and featuring GQ Fu, CEO of LTVplus. AI is an essential part of modern customer service. As businesses strive to boost efficiency and enhance client experiences, artificial intelligence (AI) is becoming increasingly significant in the customer service industry.

Story points: Estimation guide for user stories in Agile

Story points are an estimation technique used in Agile project management methodologies to help your team scope the effort required to complete a task. Story points account for factors like task complexity and uncertainty, which makes them more accurate than other estimation techniques such as time-based estimation. Estimating story points may sound complicated, but we’ve got you covered—we’ve broken down the process into six simple steps.

How to Be Productive During The Workday

Are you struggling to find ways to be productive? You’re not alone. Productivity is something that most people struggle with at some point or another. But don’t worry – you can do several activities and strategies to be more productive in your day-to-day life. This guide will get you more out of your day by setting achievable goals, organizing your time and workspace, and using productivity tools and techniques. Let’s get started!

New in Basecamp: Easier Edits

We're making Basecamp better! It's now easier to make quick edits. Before, editing titles or renaming tools in a Basecamp project took multiple steps, taking you to a different page, and then back again. We made it easier! Now, you can rename projects, tools, documents, messages and more without ever leaving the page. Simply click and make your changes.