Some will say that project management is a task on a checklist rather than a dedicated role businesses need to meet. To respond to that sentiment, I ask you: What happened the last time a critical step in your business process was missed and you failed to deliver what a client needed? If the answer to that question makes you clench a little bit, let’s take a look at how great project management will lift up your entire shop.
While we’re comprised of more than 8000+ orgs of all shapes and sizes, all appreciate innovative work and sharing ideas. In this series, the Bureau of Digital’s (BoD) Carl Smith chats with members who make our community happen, beginning with Spence Saunders, president of Art & Science, an award-winning marketing agency focused on digital experiences. Enjoy the cleaned-up, abridged transcript below, or listen in on the less safe for work conversation in the video.
Stipends are an easy way to invest in your employees. They increase job satisfaction, engagement and retention. And with more teams working remotely than ever before, covering home office expenses is more than a perk, it's become a competitive requirement. If you are considering launching a corporate stipends program, read on to learn more about what the market expects and how it can benefit you as an employer.
It’s officially the Halloween season and that means tasty treats are on everyone’s mind. As we all know, eating ten miniature candy bars is better for you than one full-sized candy bar, right? OK, while we may be deluding ourselves about the effect of bite-sized desserts on our waistline, the Bureau of Digital weekly newsletter provides just the right portion of resources to help you run a healthy business. But no worries if you missed out on our September edition - because here’s a taste of what we’ve been talking about.
What could be more exciting than a well-run business event? There’s nothing quite like seeing crowds of like-minded people sharing their knowledge, encouraging each other and building connections. Putting together an event might seem easy. In reality, it’s difficult and complicated to pull together all the details and make sure it’s a fun and engaging time, one that also brings value to your attendees and company. Here are a few things I’ve learned.
Summer may be in the rear-view mirror, but we’re not ready to settle in for a long winter just yet. We’re still out there, scouring the dustiest corners of the Internet for nuggets of info that will help you run your business. And while we send out helpful tips on the regular in our weekly newsletters, we’ve also collected them right here. Let’s dive in while the water is still warm!
Just as your in-person conversations consist of speech and non-verbal cues like your body language, emojis add important nuance and emotional emphasis to our daily digital interactions. A single image can convey a whole sentence and express “feeling better” than you could with words alone. Here’s how we can use emojis that maintain our identity in a way that is inclusive and welcoming to others.
There are many ways to bill clients. But predictability is the key to developing and maintaining recurring revenue streams. Businesses can take advantage of the recurring revenue model in many ways. Here are some that Summit CPA recommends.
The success of the great remote migration is introducing a slew of new work models, not that it’s confusing or anything. I mean, if you’re going fully distributed, that’s 100% in the office, right?
OK, so maybe it’s time to clear up our collective definitions and better manage expectations, because the hybrid work model – which is an increasingly popular term that’s being tossed around – is particularly open to interpretation. Here are the top five approaches to hybrid work models I'm hearing about in the Bureauverse, along with the pros and cons of each.
Summer is in the home stretch, but amidst all the last-minute vacation days and back-to-school shopping, we’re still here for you. Our community of professional knowledge-seekers is at it non-stop, stuffing our weekly newsletters with freshly curated insights. But if you’ve been too busy making the most of the sunshine, we understand. Here is a wrap-up of some of the choice tidbits you’ve missed over the past month.
More and more digital agencies are starting to appreciate the value of the Account Management role, but they might not realize just how demanding the job can be. We asked some industry veterans what it takes to do the job well, and what the future looks like for AMs. Here are some insights they shared.
During the Digital PM Summit, top industry professionals will expose you to different perspectives and help you develop new skills while you make connections throughout the industry. Our lineup of speakers features 18 of the best in the business — and who better to help you advance in your career journey? We asked these pros to share some insights in advance of the summit to give you a taste of what they have to say.
Are you still playing a rousing game of COVID catch-up with your inbox? We totally understand. We strive to fill our weekly newsletter with only the most helpful information. However, for those of you who appreciate a good roundup, here is some of the most useful content shared over the last month in one handy place.
Our weekly newsletters feature a ton of useful, interesting and often fun content, and that’s not just our opinion. Readers tell us our newsletters offer great ideas and positive motivation. Here’s some of what we featured in our May newsletters.
Don’t let the survival instincts you developed in 2020 fade in the new year. Keep that momentum going by implementing additional changes to your financial operation that can help stabilize your business, even under the weight of reduced revenue. Here are 5 operational strategies Summit CPA Group recommends.
A responsible and ethical product design requires a thorough understanding of the end user and more specifically, an understanding of what is good for these people.
Our own Carl Smith recaps Design Leadership Days speaker session from Mariah Hay, VP of product at Help Scout, on ethical and responsible digital product design.
It’s been a roller -coaster of a year, with more ups and downs, twists and turns than many of us have ever experienced before. The pandemic stopped many businesses in their tracks for a few months. As things gradually opened up, companies had to retrench and rethink everything they were doing. Crowd Favorite is sharing takeaways from their experiences.
Are you on the fence about signing up for the Bureau of Digital newsletter? We know there are plenty of newsletters out there, but we promise ours is worth completing the easy sign-up form. Here’s why.
We often talk about forecasting through the lens of a service-based business but what if your company is project-based and, instead, relies on upfront payments from customers? How do you build an effective forecast? Jody Grunden, Co-Founder and CEO of Summit CPA Group shares.
Conscious leaders are self-aware, lead with authenticity, listen actively and intently, and hold themselves accountable. Do you? This must-read blog post for agency leaders is written by Kelly Campbell, agency leader transformational coach.
