If two heads are better than one, just imagine the power of more than two. That’s what you get when you join forces with other creative thinkers. Working solo on projects has its rewards and is often exactly what you need to do. But it can be isolating and make it difficult — if not […]

Having been in the advertising business for over 20 years, and in the time and project tracking business for over 10 years, I’ve learned a few lessons. In fact more than a few, but unfortunately, some of them had to hit me on the head (or should I say the wallet) several times (OK, maybe […]

In Conversation with author, Emily Cohen. Q: I’ve read your book, and coming from an agency background, I wish this had been around many years ago! It would have saved me from making some mistakes and – equally as important – could have provided guidance that would have made growing the business a smoother ride. Tell us […]

Implementing a time tracking system, or transitioning from one time tracking system to another, can be a challenge for any creative company, big or small. After thoroughly evaluating multiple products and choosing the right fit for your business, next comes the account setup and onboarding process — making sure that the account is set up […]

As agency-builders it can be easy to think that the best (or only) way to grow our business is to get more clients, do more work, bill more hours, and ultimately send bigger invoices. In fact, adding more work to your plate (or your team’s plate) is not necessarily the answer to more net revenue […]

The importance of the Onboarding process is often overlooked when choosing to implement new Time Tracking/Project Management software. The more user-friendly and intuitive the product, the better, but regardless of how simple account setup may seem, it is always worth your time to work with a dedicated Onboarder. Good marketing and sales strategies are one […]

You can’t be bothered to work any more. You don’t know how or when it happened, but all energy has disappeared. It happens. In fact, losing one’s creative spark when freelancing is more common than you think. So what can you do to get motivated? How will you overcome this loss of creative appetite? We […]

In recent years, the modern workforce has changed dramatically. The standard 9-5 is being ushered out, as companies welcome remote work. It’s a win-win for both: employees get to save time and money by e-commuting, and companies don’t have to worry about maintaining huge office spaces. According to Tech Bullion, the remote work trend is predicted […]

When entering a new project into FunctionFox, you have the option of setting a due date for that project or choosing the ‘Ignore Due Date’ function. This allows for those handful of open-ended projects that many companies have — typically internal projects used to track things like office administration duties or employee vacation time. It […]

6 ways to tell if you need a project manager As a creative professional leading a design firm, creative agency or in-house creative group, the time will come when you need to expand your team’s expertise with a Project Manager. Like the captain of a ship, a PM will steer safely through dangerous waters — […]

The unprecedented global health crisis is changing the way we work at truly astounding speeds. Suddenly, whether by choice or necessity, many of us find ourselves negotiating the new reality of remote work. As a technology supplier to the creative community, FunctionFox wondered how we could best support our current users, and make the transition […]

Like everyone else adjusting to COVID-19 quarantine measures, small business owners have to take on several jobs to help their companies adapt and thrive in the “new normal.” Even beyond all the requirements for accessing economic aid offered by federal and state governments, they also have to oversee every aspect of operation from customer service […]

It’s safe to say that remote work is the new normal in 2020. If you’re a team manager, the transition period can feel overwhelming.  You might be wondering how to: Sure, there are many perks of working remotely, but most of those come at the individual level. The flexibility of setting your schedule, no commute, […]