Increasing revenue from existing customers is more important than ever in today’s competitive business landscape. Effective customer retention practices focus on encouraging repeat purchases and maximizing the profitability of each customer. These strategies benefit both the customer and the company since they aim to improve the customer experience. This approach creates a mutually beneficial relationship […]

In today’s environment, a consultant is a professional requesting advice on a specific area of expertise to a company or a person. Most of the time, the necessity of a consultant has to do with the fact that someone needs help to grasp certain subjects in order to evolve in their actual job. Without turning […]

As a team manager or leader, you’re probably able to sense the ebbs and flows of your team’s mood. Everyone goes through periods of funk and sadness at work. Someone might be feeling demotivated or going through problems in their personal life that can transpire into everyday work life. What can you do as a […]

Why is it important to set realistic goals? We’ve all been there. At the start of the new year, we vow to cut down three pant sizes or start getting up earlier. Spoiler alert: those things will probably never happen! Frustration hits, and we get stuck in a snowball of demotivation at least until we […]

If you’re an iPhone user trying to improve your productivity, there probably is an app for that. Or many.  In today’s fast-paced world, being productive has never been more important to stay on track. From meetings to endless to-do lists and personal matters, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed, stressed, unproductive, and more willing to procrastinate. Luckily […]

There’s no “I” in the team, which means that only when everyone’s working as a whole, that’s when everything comes together successfully, even more so when you’re talking about a project. But in order for everything to work out as planned by the project manager or the manager, it’s crucial that you have a well-established […]

We live in a highly fast-paced world full of distractions everywhere. It’s becoming more and more challenging to maintain focus and concentration on things that matter. With the constant bombardment of notifications, emails, and social media updates, it’s no wonder that many people struggle to stay on track.  However, the ability to focus on a […]

Wondering what time tracking software is the best alternative to Clockify? Which one works best for your team and company? Though even customer reviews often don’t provide enough information to make an informed decision. Here is a structured side-by-side comparison of EARLY and Clockify. We might be biased, but you will get the answer to […]

22GRAD is an award-winning, German, full-service advertising agency and digital agency. The challenge: efficiently gathering accurate information Felix Kaczmarek, owner of 22GRAD, promotes a fair customer billing policy which means the company does not operate using fees and retainers. Each client is charged according to the time spent on a project down to the minute – […]

Efficiency and efficacy are intertwined when talking about productivity. But how are they different? Efficiency is the ability to accomplish a task or goal with minimal effort, time, or resources. Efficacy is achieving desired results with an emphasis on quality and impact rather than speed or efficiency. But there is more to that topic. Today, […]

Improving the work team’s performance is every manager’s or team leader’s goal. Team performance can be key to the company’s success but can also challenge those in leadership positions. With such an important and massive goal in mind, how do you improve your team’s performance? How do you improve their efficiency? How do you keep […]

The pandemic has brought about drastic changes in the workplace, particularly with the adoption of remote work culture. With technological advancements, employees can now work from anywhere, and it’s become increasingly important for companies to create a strong remote work culture to promote productivity and employee engagement. As a manager, you may be wondering how […]