Between 2020 and 2021, poor-quality software cost U.S. businesses about $2.41 trillion. Why? Sometimes it comes down to software having a poor user experience, but more often it’s due to a lack of structure within software development teams. So how do you choose the right people for software development teams? And what development methodology should you use? We’ll show you the basics below.

As a spreadsheet tool for data entry, there's nothing wrong with a platform like Smartsheet. But if your agency needs a platform that can handle more than just Excel-style spreadsheets — or if you simply don't love digging through endless rows and columns to find the data you need — you'll probably want to look elsewhere. Where do you begin to narrow down the best Smartsheet alternatives for task management in 2023? We've got you covered with our top picks.

Fifty-eight percent of those who made tech investments for their business over the last 12-18 months report having buyer’s remorse. Choosing the best project management tools for your agency is critical to your success. Unfortunately, as the survey cited above shows, investing in the wrong software is a common (and expensive) problem. Projects that stall, fall apart, or lack proper execution and accountability suck resources from your agency.

As of this 2019 GP Bullhound report, Slack was one of the fastest-growing software-as-a-service (SaaS) companies in history, reaching an annual average recurring revenue of $400 million in less than five years. Then the pandemic hit, and with that — well, you’ve probably seen the memes. Slack went from one of the leading business collaboration tools to a household name that remote workers everywhere rely on to stay connected to their teams.

Struggling with your agency's resource management? With so many resources to juggle for any given project (from assigning tasks to staying on budget and on deadline), it's no surprise. Enter resource management software: a valuable tool that can help you make the most of your available resources for each project. However, despite the benefits offered by resource scheduling tools, only 23% of businesses surveyed in 2020 report using them — which seems like a pretty major gaffe!

Every month, we invite agency experts from around the world to share their advice on some of the toughest questions facing the industry. Teamwork’s Head of Partnerships and webinar host, Logan Lyles, was recently joined by Databox CEO, Pete Caputa, to discuss how agencies can use a 5-part framework to increase their margins–a hot topic in today’s macro environment.

In agency life, there’s no better feeling than the buzz of winning a new client. Did someone say “open bar”? But with it now being 16 times more expensive to build a long-term relationship with a brand-new client than an existing one, there’s never been so much pressure on agencies to get client onboarding right. That’s why more and more agencies are choosing project management software to track projects and centralize communication between stakeholders and your team.

Are you constantly putting out fires, in dire need of a vacation but have no time to spare, and lost in terms of long-term business goals because you're too busy trying to survive each day? If this sounds like you, you’re probably in the early stages of growth at your agency, what Teamwork CEO Peter Coppinger has coined the “Deliver” stage in his eBook, The Ultimate Guide to Scaling Your Agency.

A recent study found that 33% of companies spend one or more days per month collating project reports. Using Airtable may seem like the best idea for managing your agency’s workflow quicker while staying organized. But, maybe it’s not. Yes, Airtable’s functionality is seamless, it’s a well-known app, and it offers a good bit of customization.

With a proliferation of tools, teams often find themselves bogged down by manual tasks, disconnected data, and an overwhelming number of apps to manage customer relationships. This can lead to a reduction in productivity, team alignment, and ultimately, business growth. What’s the solution? Automation! Welcome to Part 2 of our Teamwork + HubSpot No-Code Automations series!