What is a business project? (with 6 in-depth examples)
When you order an advanced LEGO set these days, the LEGOs come pre-packaged as individual steps. That’s because the end result — a complex and well-built LEGO...
Brand management 101: a complete guide to building your...
There’s a reason people line up around the block for the latest iPhone release. And oddly, it’s the same reason why seeing the Golden Arches immediately makes you...
How BPM tools can help you grow your business
Business process improvement can be a painful, well, process. Senior management won’t take responsibility, department managers are overwhelmed, and everyone...
Understanding project baselines: a guide
Project baselines are an essential part of successful project management. Your baseline allows you to track your progress, adapt to any changes, and still finish your...
The complete guide to channel sales
You want to keep earning the revenue you’re earning, but you’ve only got so many people available to sell for you. Sure, you could recruit, train, and employ more...
A complete guide to SMART goals: everything you need to...
If you’re reading this article, you’re trying to find out what a SMART goal is, right? It’s a phrase that’s thrown around a lot in the project management world....
Roadmaps explained: how to make a good one
Unlike most management jargon, roadmap essentially explains itself. It’s a visualization of how your product or project should play out over time if everything goes...
The ultimate guide to Kanban and how to use it in 2023
Everyone has probably used a variation of the Kanban method in their lives, whether its been online Kanban software or using sticky notes—a form of Kanban cards!—to...
The complete guide to portfolio management
According to the Project Management Institute, portfolio management is “a way to bridge the gap between strategy and implementation.” In this article, we’ll...
Managing task dependencies in project management
Projects rarely comprise two simple tasks — they usually consist of numerous tasks and dependencies. Listing those items is one thing, but managing them in the correct...
An introductory guide to business management
Running a business is like being a mom. Sometimes your children behave like little angels. Other times they drive you crazy. And if you don’t know how to manage their...
CRM Software: The Ultimate Guide
Spreadsheets, email chains, paper records locked in a desk drawer—none of these are the best way to manage your customer relationships. To truly prioritize your...
How smart board technology brings innovation and...
Some of the best ideas from business teams come from the classic brainstorming session. There’s nothing like huddling with team members in front of a whiteboard —...
11 marketing strategies (+how to execute them...
Marketing is the foundation of how you communicate your value to potential customers and convert them. Developing an overarching marketing strategy is all about...
Cost variance: the key to keep projects under budget
All projects have various costs associated with them. Ideally, these costs have been planned for ahead of time and detailed in a project budget. The tricky part can be...
The secret to effective lead tracking (& why...
If you don’t track, leads will slip through the cracks. It’s that simple. Tracking your leads tells you which leads to prioritize and how to best target...
Bottom-up vs. top-down project management 101
When it comes to managing projects, there are two schools of thought: Bottom-up vs. Top-down.
Complete guide to effective cost management
Budgets can make or break any project. You’ve got to be able to keep tabs on the cash, time, and resources you’re working with at all times. You’ll also need to...
Why every sales team needs a sales dashboard
Sales organizations live by the data housed in their sales dashboards. A detailed, robust sales performance dashboard is useful for all stakeholders and ensures teams...
Get more done with reminder apps
We live in a world of constant alerts and reminders and notifications. Smartphones beep when a new text (or email or social mention or … ) arrives. Calendar apps...
Lean project management methodology guide
There is no shortage of project management solutions in the SaaS marketplace The “best” solution often depends on the type of organization, the specific project, and...