Managing Remote Teams for Maximum Productivity
As businesses across the globe make the shift to working from home whenever possible, many small business owners and managers are learning how to manage remote teams on the fly. It’s a difficult time...
How to Track Billable Hours at Your Creative Agency
Maybe half of the reason you embarked on a creative profession is that you didn’t want to track things like billable hours and finances. This is understandable, except that you have to do so in order...
What You Should Know About Overtime Eligibility
For many industries, 'tis the season to discuss overtime in the run up to Christmas. It is important for any company with employees to understand its responsibilities for paying overtime. This...
The Checklist for Hiring Employees
A major milestone for small business owners comes when they are able to increase their operations by hiring a new employee. Whether you’re hiring your first employee or have already gone through the...
Tips to Improve Your Agency's Client Retention and Keep a Solid Cash Flow
The best client a creative agency can have is a recurring one. But you know the drill: you put a lot of work into attracting and onboarding a new client, they love your work and then – what? At best...
Red Flags That May Show Up in Your Business's Financial Statements
Accurate numbers will let you know exactly how well your business is doing. Whether it’s your revenue, profits, debt or cash flow, knowing what healthy accounting looks like for your business is a...
Six Tips to Help You Improve Your Revenue Forecasting
Sales forecasting is an important tool for managing both your business’ finances and overall strategy. Estimating future sales enables your company to make data-driven business decisions and predict...
What to Know About Deductions for Marketing Expenses
In some circumstances, you may be able to deduct some of your company’s marketing expenses on your taxes, depending on how you classify certain business expenses or what you qualify as marketing. The...
Steps to Follow Before Hiring Your Agency’s First Employee
Hiring your first employee is a major step for any small business. It’s important you follow all the legal rules and regulations that are in place for that hiring process so your agency can continue...
Why Profitable Agencies Rock The Boat: Taking The Next Step
Profit margins can be tight in creative agencies, especially with as competitive as the market currently is. However, there are still ways you can increase your agency’s profitability. Before rainy...