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10 essential client collaboration tools you can't live without

Working with clients can be both exciting and chaotic. Tracking progress, managing feedback, and making sure deadlines are met, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed. But don’t worry, you don’t have to do it all alone. The right client collaboration tool can transform your workflow, keep everything organized, and make communication with your clients stress-free. In this post, we chat through the 10 best client collaboration tools that can take your client relationships to the next level.

February 2025 Version Update: Team Performance Report & Usability Improvements

We’re keeping the new year’s momentum going with a powerful new report! The team performance report brings all the time-related performance metrics into a single view, giving you a 360-degree view of each of your team member’s performance and utilization. Plus, we’re rolling out a range of usability improvements to streamline your workflows on multiple fronts.

The top 10 client reporting tools to streamline your workflow in 2025

Client reporting is a critical aspect of running a successful business. Whether you're sharing progress with clients, measuring performance, or highlighting project wins, the right client reporting tools can save you time and strengthen your client relationships. In this post, we explore what client reporting is, what features you should look for in client reporting software and review the 10 best client reporting tools for agencies in 2025. Let’s get started!

4 must-have communication tools to unlock collaboration

Communication tools are an integral part of effective team collaboration. In this article, we take a look at the five most important features of communication tools, then review the four must-have types of communication tools your team needs. Effective communication is one of the most important parts of any business. By enabling easy communication, you unlock collaboration and make it easier for team members to focus on the work that matters.

5 best project budget templates to keep your project on track

Managing a project’s budget can be overwhelming, but with the right templates, it becomes much easier. A well-designed project budget template helps you track spending, allocate resources, and ensure financial goals are met every step of the way. In this post, we show you the best templates from Teamwork.com to streamline your budgeting process and keep your projects profitable.

Productivity tracking software: Driving success or breaking trust?

Is productivity tracking software driving success or destroying trust in the workplace? The pandemic reshaped the way we work—and left businesses wondering how to adapt to this new normal. The sudden shift to remote work in 2020 transformed the workplace. . Overnight, dining tables became desks for laptops; meetings moved to video calls, and work-life boundaries blurred.

How to create and manage a project calendar to set your team up for success

A project calendar gives you a bird’s-eye view of the overall project schedule so you can see when different project tasks are due. With a solid project planning calendar in place, you’ll stay informed and know exactly what you are doing today, next week, and beyond. Learn the different types of project calendars and how to create your own.

Introducing Placeholders: Assign Roles first, choose team members later

When building out project plans, do you ever say to yourself “I’m not sure who yet will take on this work, but I just know I need a Senior Designer.”? You’re looking for some way to map out and quantify the work, but you don’t want to get caught up in the details of team assignment? Enter Placeholders—a project-specific, Role-based unnamed resource that allows you to plan work without needing to assign a specific person right away.

Resource Availability 101: What It Is & How to Track It

Does your business have enough employees on hand for every project in the pipeline? To get an accurate answer, you need to know your resource availability. Learn the basics and improve project planning with our resource availability guide, which covers the four key factors that affect this metric, how to calculate it, and tips to accurately track it over time.

Master resource optimization: 5 key techniques and practices for success

Struggling to make the most of your resources? Effective resource optimization is the secret to improving productivity, cutting costs, and hitting deadlines every time. With the right techniques and best practices, you can unlock your team’s full potential. In this post, we walk you through the five best techniques and practices to optimize your resources and drive success for your business.