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Strong productivity in the workplace is vital to building a successful company. It leads to higher output, which means increased profits for your organization. High productivity also boosts employee morale. On the other hand, the effects can be detrimental when employees fail to complete their work in the allotted time. From stress and communication to the proper training and tools, there are numerous reasons why your employees may not be getting much work done. But…

In an office, it’s easy to solve problems by talking face-to-face, but when you’re working remotely, it’s a bit trickier. Remote teams can run into issues like difficulty communicating, not being able to interact in real-time, and problems coordinating tasks. To make remote teamwork better, you need to pick the right tools to help. The market for collaboration tools is huge, worth a whopping $39,407.4 million. With so many options out there, how do you…

Photo by Tim Gouw on Unsplash Mistakes happen. They’re unavoidable, and the best thing you can do is learn from them. However, when dealing with a mistake that affects a client, it is important to handle them well so that you don’t damage your agency-client relationship or your brand reputation. Sometimes, the client finds an error before you do and points it out. It is better, however, to identify mistakes before your client notices them…

Photo by fauxels In the world of marketing, working together as a team is key. But sometimes marketers, agencies, and creative teams struggle to keep everyone on the same page. They have lots of tasks and projects to handle, and they might be working with many clients at the same time. This is where collaboration software for working together comes in. It helps make the work process smoother, makes people more productive, and encourages new…

Your team handles numerous projects and tasks for various clients every day. Tackling everything at once can lead to chaos and burnout. Instead, it’s necessary to step back and prioritize your clients’ work. As the saying goes, when everything is a priority, nothing is a priority. Prioritizing client work, however, is easier said than done and can be one of the biggest challenges for managers and leaders. Here are 8 tips to help you and…

Photo by Ferenc Horvath on Unsplash Not all team members pump out work at the same rate. There are some on the team who turn over projects fast; others, the so-called “slow workers,” lag behind. And then, sometimes there is someone on the team who is very slow…too slow. This can be a delicate situation because you don’t want to put more pressure on this person and cause even more delays. However, it’s a situation…

As a marketing agency, having non-responsive clients can be a frustrating and challenging experience. When clients go dark, it can be tough to know how to handle the situation, especially when you depend on their input to move forward with a project. In this article, you’ll learn seven effective strategies that you can use to handle unresponsive clients and ensure that your projects stay on track. As a bonus, we’ve also included an email template…

You’ve got your client’s marketing content all polished up and ready to go. But before it can see the daylight, it needs to get approved. Often by multiple stakeholders. Multiple people with multiple opinions can turn content approval into a real slog, especially if you’re relying on emails and spreadsheets. Worse, if the process drags too long, it can seriously frustrate your clients and damage your relationship with them. Ouch. Thankfully, a marketing content approval…

Innovation and creativity lie at the heart of truly successful marketing teams. New ideas, however, can sometimes take time to come by. As the Harvard Business Review points out, brainstorming can streamline creative processes. But can you get it right? Brainstorming isn’t just throwing half-baked ideas at a wall and hoping something sticks. You need to handle it with care and finesse to avoid potential disaster and unlock the full potential of your team’s creativity.…

Marketing workflow automation may not sound like the most glamorous topic. But if you’re a social media or creative agency, it’s the secret sauce that can help you work smarter, not harder.After all, marketing automation has the biggest commercial impact on agencies and their clients, according to Statista. By automating tedious marketing tasks, you can free up time to focus on more creative and strategic work. And marketing workflow automation can improve client-agency relationships, driving…