Making time to focus on creative pursuits can feel like an impossible task. On any given day, between work meetings, client correspondence, admin tasks, and juggling deadlines, not to mention everything that happens after the 9 to 5 – commuting, time with friends, family activities, housekeeping, sleep – carving out time to focus on your […]

When I get a chance to be interviewed, many of these fine folks want to talk about this concept I’ve written about around the notion of whether or not we have a right to enjoy our work. So let’s talk about the four things to carefully balance in this firm you are running, because I do […]

I’ve written for years on the impact that three-option proposals can have on your closing ratio and your average selected price. Providing your clients with three or four different ways to engage you—at different price points—might be the simplest and fastest path to improving profit.  The Power of Options, In Short People imagine themselves as objective decision […]

FunctionFox is proudly recognized by Capterra in 5 Top Rated Project Management Software for Small Business report that highlights the top five Project Management software for Small Businesses based on verified user reviews. FunctionFox received an outstanding rating of 5 out of 5 for its “Customer Support” in the report.Read more about how Capterra selected these Top Products here. FunctionFox is also featured in 5 […]

I want to write something really concise for you today, because you have a lot to do and because I think I can improve your life if you’ll give me just a few minutes of your time. I see people waste so much time trying to be more efficient at things they shouldn’t be doing […]

Winning without pitching begins with positioning. How’s yours? This brief post offers ten simple questions to ask of how your firm is currently positioned or for any new positioning you may be considering. Ask yourself these ten questions to help determine if your agency is properly positioned for business development success. 1. Are you Afraid? Most agencies […]

May 9, 2023 – Toronto, ON – Today Volaris Group announced the acquisition of FunctionFox. Based in Victoria, British Columbia, FunctionFox designs and builds timesheet and project management software for creative agencies and teams. “Volaris is a natural fit for our business as they acquire and hold their companies forever. FunctionFox will continue to run independently and remain […]

Nearly all of you, regardless of your positioning, are going to need to deal with the existence of in-house departments. Some of your best clients outsource everything to you and some of them don’t. Either way, it’s in your best interest to understand them. Here’s a cheater summary of what their lives are like, but […]

Okay Win Without Pitching jedi, you’re winning more business at higher margin and lower cost of sale. Congratulations. But if you’re having trouble collecting some of that money, this post is for you. You reinvent the firm one new client at a time.  Most of the new habits you want to establish in your client […]

Whether you’re a new FunctionFox user or veteran, here are some top tips to help you get the most out of your FunctionFox account. Close and Archive Your Completed Projects Are there more closed projects on your Project Manage page than open ones? Do you find yourself scrolling forever just to get to what is current? Once […]

FunctionFox, one among the leading software companies, is proud to announce its exceptional performance in the first half of 2023, for achieving recognition across multiple reports on Capterra. Here are the Notable Categories and Reports where FunctionFox has garnered Top Rankings: That’s not all. FunctionFox got recognized Capterra’s Flagship Shortlist Reports for the following categories:  Time Tracking Software Time […]

Whether you’re a part of a design team within a larger department, or with a creative group working directly with clients, accounting for the work you’ve done is one of the most important — and neglected — ways to stay creative. Here are 5 essential ways to account for all the work you do (giving […]

It’s time for a change. You’ve done your research, compared your options, and have decided to invest in project management software for your creative business. You’re excited about the benefits that it will bring to your workflow, productivity, communication, and profitability. But there’s one problem – your team is not as enthusiastic as you are. […]