How can you avoid the trap of over-equipping your branch?
CRM, project management tool, time tracking platform, financial dashboard, team messaging, invoicing software, HR tool… If your software stack feels like a poorly wired machine room… you’re not alone. In many agencies, technology has become a costly, time-consuming and, frankly, inefficient hodgepodge. What was supposed to simplify management has become a daily headache. So how […]
What’s the best choice between time and materials management and fixed-price service provision?
Fixed-price or time-and-material management? This is the question on every agency’s lips when it comes to selling projects. On the one hand, project management offers reassuring flexibility. On the other hand, fixed-price contracts promise ironclad budgetary control. The problem is that, poorly managed, fixed-price contracts can quickly become an operational nightmare. But the good news […]
Unlocking your agency’s growth in the digital age
Taking that first step towards agency growth often feels like venturing into the unknown, with doubts and hesitations at every turn. If you feel this way, you’re not alone: in the midst of this whirlwind of change, many agencies find themselves struggling with uncertainty, not knowing which is the best way forward. In this guide, […]
Optimize your schedule management with efficient tools
Planning is at the heart of any company’s performance. Smooth organization of activities and resources not only optimizes time, but also maximizes profitability and ensures on-time delivery of projects. But how can you effectively structure your schedule to avoid unforeseen events and improve team coordination? What tools can you use to increase efficiency without adding […]
3 mistakes that slow down the adoption of staffing tools in agencies (and how to avoid them)
Why do some agencies struggle to take advantage of staffing tools? Staffing is a key lever for an agency’s profitability. Yet, despite the existence of powerful tools, many agencies struggle to fully adopt them. The result? The chaos continues: understaffed or overloaded projects, cobbled-together schedules, and unclear visibility into the team’s actual capacity.Why this resistance? […]
Best practices for planning multi-team agency projects
Multi-team planning in agencies: why it’s a problem Managing multiple projects concurrently with different teams is a real balancing act. Too often, agencies find themselves juggling overstretched resources, chaotic schedules, and rushed decisions. The result? Internal tensions, blown deadlines, and teams burning out. There are three recurring problems: Everyone wants the same expert → Do […]
