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How to choose the right Project management tool for your agency (without regretting it later)
💡 Truth bomb: The average agency wastes 10 hours per month searching for information across disconnected project management tools and another 5 hours compiling reports manually. That’s 15 hours lost every month—nearly a full workweek per quarter spent on inefficiencies instead of billable work. We recently worked with a 150+ member agency that went through…
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Why Agencies Choose Allfred: A Game-Changer for Project Management
When it comes to project management software, agencies have plenty of options. But why are top creative agencies switching to Allfred? We analyzed real feedback from agency leaders on LinkedIn and found five key reasons why Allfred is their go-to project management software. Whether you’re struggling with fragmented tools, time tracking, or budget control, Allfred…
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Mastering Agency Workflow: Tips for Efficiency & Maximized Results
All creative agencies announced their uniqueness to the world at some point, whether that would be in their creative conceptualisation, client management or AI innovation. While this tune might be overplayed for many, the fact remains that each agency manages their internal workflow operations in different ways in order to produce their best quality work.…
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Marketing Consultant Job: Skills, Responsibilities, and Power Tools
Standing out from the crowd requires more than just a knack for SEO or a flair for social media. It demands a unique blend of skills, a dash of creativity, and a relentless drive for results. But what exactly sets a successful digital marketing consultant apart from the rest? Let’s peel back the curtain and…
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10 Tools to Optimize an Agency Hybrid Work Schedule
Get this – 74% of American companies have hopped on the bandwagon of hybrid work schedule – it’s the new hotness in modern workplaces. Are you in too? Some days you’re in the office, and some days, you’re at home. Don’t let switching between the office and home desk hamper your workflow. There’s a range…
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Why Account Manager Deserves More Recognition: Their Role in Creative Agency
Every successful creative agency is backed by a team of highly skilled professionals, and one of these experts is the account manager. While the role of the creative director or the copywriter may often take center stage, the account manager job is the glue that holds everything together. So, who is the real agency hero?…
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CRM for Agencies: Why, How, and Why Again
Not sure how to swing through your customer relationships with ease? The good news is – you don’t need Tarzan’s liana-swaying skills, just a good CRM (Customer Relationship Management) tool on hand. As of today, 91% of companies with over 10 employees are using CRM software. (Grand View Research) Should you be one of them? …
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Best Agency Management System [Checklist]
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Sometimes, it’s just a matter of finding the right agency management system that can make a big difference to your team’s workflow (along with reducing costs). How is it possible? You centralize all agency tasks under one roof – team collaboration, project management, or even budget planning. With just a few clicks, you get insight…
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How to Raise Agency Hourly Rates (Even When There Is a Crisis)
The right setting of hourly rates is one of the most important business topics in agencies. Hourly rates stimulate motivation, and at the same time, it is important for clients to pay a fair work for the added value of the agency. High hourly rates lead to client dissatisfaction; low rates lead to creative agency…