Teams | Collaboration | Customer Service | Project Management

Time and materials. Abstract time and materials. Flat fees. Value-based pricing. With such a dizzying array of pricing models available today, it can be tricky to know which one is right for your agency. If you’re feeling confused by it all, then read on. We recently brought together the brains of three pricing experts for our monthly webinar series – and we think you’ll be surprised (and even inspired) by what they had to say.

How do you create long-term relationships with clients? You want to provide enough value to keep clients coming back for more, but this is tough when you don't know if the client will stick around. That’s why many agencies use retainer agreements: to ensure reliable relationships and revenue. But (like everything else in the business world), retainer agreements come with both benefits and drawbacks.

Traditional attendance tracking methods are time-consuming and prone to error. As a result, businesses are now embracing Geofence attendance tracking – a one-stop solution for managing employee attendance. Geofence attendance tracking not only simplifies the process, it also enhances efficiency like never before. From eliminating manual errors to enhancing security measures, there are countless reasons why switching to geofence attendance tracking can be instrumental for your organization.

In a world where competition is as fierce as a Monday morning without coffee, it’s no wonder that individuals are on a run to boost their productivity and conquer their professional goals. But don’t worry, we have a secret weapon just for the right purpose: career coaching! Yes, you heard it right. Career coaching is the not-so-secret-anymore sauce that has taken the working world by storm.

Turning the corner into the second half of our ten-part series covering The Complete Guide to Customer Service Transformation, the sixth post of this series will dive into the intersection of service and technology. In the digital age, it’s not just about having data; it’s about leveraging that data to improve customer service and satisfaction.

Basecamp has long been a trusted project management tool for teams worldwide. Its intuitive interface and robust features have made it a favorite among professionals in various industries. However, did you know that by leveraging Basecamp’s time tracking capabilities and integrating powerful tools, you can take your productivity and project management efficiency to new heights?

Productivity red flags can be hard to spot. Two forces – the transition to remote work and the rise of quiet quitting – tend to keep the source of productivity problems hidden in outsourcing firms, so only the outcomes are visible. We recently surveyed outsourcing companies of all shapes and sizes from around the world and learned that a staggering 80% of companies are facing these kinds of challenges.

Processes and systems are essential for growing an agency. They’re the scaffolding holding the structure in place. But too many agencies mistake scaffolding for structure, becoming overburdened with procedure at the expense of productivity, creativity and collaboration. Process should help agencies scale, not become a straitjacket that belabours daily tasks and prevents knowledge sharing.

We’re busting myths about the brain and sharing ways you can use yours to blow minds at work.

Mention the word “timesheets” to someone who has worked at an agency and it’ll probably send shivers down their spine and have them running for the hills. It’ll conjure up memories of frantically going through emails and to-do lists on a Friday, and somehow making things add up to 40 hours for the week. We’ve all been there! For an industry so dependent on good time management for success, it can be difficult to explain why most agencies struggle to do it effectively.