A monthly newsletter by Workamajig
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Process: workflows & operations - ya know, the day-to-day stuff
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Projects: ‘nuff said
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People: think resource management, employee retention, customer service
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Profits: the part that keeps us all in business ;)
How’s the year-end/planning for next year's season going at your agency?
We’re zooming in on Profit this month - a hyper-relevant topic!
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This season can be pretty hectic, which is exactly why many agencies don’t take full advantage of the opportunities available now.
Although this season is a veritable gold mine of opportunity to increase your profits in the coming year, there are simultaneously many loose ends that need to be tied and it can be hard to find time to focus on the future.
The good news, however, is that you can make the most of this time, simply by knowing:
1. What are your opportunities
2. How to best put them into practice
The even better news?
We have all the information you need in one place. Just follow this link for our blog - What Should Your Agency’s New Year Schedule Look Like to find out what your priorities should be and how to achieve them successfully.
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In our webinar on Planning For The New Year, our experts Karl Sakas and Kimberley Fulwood presented some excellent and original ideas for how you can best plan for the year ahead.
"Share your annual plan in phases: start with the executive team, followed by directors and managers, and finally the front-line team. Your goal is to get feedback and buy-in at each level, before an agency-wide rollout. This phased approach is more time-consuming than telling the entire company at once, but it helps you get better results."
Agency Advisor, Sakas & Company
"Unlock the true potential of your agency's success in 2024 by shifting focus from mere goals to the orchestration of well-designed systems. As James Clear wisely said, 'Goals can provide direction, but eventually, a well-designed system will always win.' Embrace the rhythm of operational excellence through synchronized systems, continual growth, and a commitment to learning loops. Remember, investing in operational harmony is not an expense; it's your agency's way of singing a profitable tune. Are you ready to walk the walk, not just talk the talk in 2024?"
Kimberley Fulwood,
CEO, KF Strategies.
Check out Kimberley’s blog here.
With the economic ups and downs of the last few years, heading into another downturn could spell more budget cuts and layoffs for companies in many industries. Should these forecasts come true, agencies will find themselves fighting for smaller wallet share and mindshare from existing and potential clients.
Therefore, to thrive and prosper in 2024 and beyond, agencies must embrace a new paradigm of agency management.
Workamajig has created a whitepaper that delves into the strategies and insights necessary to unlock untapped growth, enabling agencies to achieve unparalleled success.
As we stand on the cusp of 2024, you’re likely to be able to take advantage of some hefty deductions. Just make sure you know what they are by reading our blog:
Section 179 Deduction: A Guide for Creative Agencies
You can view the full details in this email we sent out.
🌟Congratulations to Raine Crowe - our super-talented scholarship winner! 🌟
Keep your eyes peeled for our next scholarship announcement!
We will soon be running a webinar, entitled Top Ten Ways to Recharge Your Agency for 2024. Featured will be our two awesome speakers, Jonathan Baker and Rachel Dignan.
In this dynamic event, we'll delve into strategies, trends, and proven methods that will transform how your agency starts and finishes 2024 with a more motivated and creative agency than the previous year.
This event goes beyond financial success, focusing on strategies that will not only recharge your agency but also unleash the untapped potential of your creative minds.
Approaching 2024, we want to hear from YOU - what do you want to see in future bootcamps?
By filling out this quick survey, you can help us make our Bootcamps more suited to your needs and preferences.
Welcome to all our new sign-ups! 👋
We hope you’re enjoying your fresh source of agency and project management wisdom!
Susan Gunther is a Partner and EVP of Operations at Mariner Marketing in Baltimore, Maryland.
The challenges Susan faces on a daily basis include:
- Ensuring the billing workflow is smooth and seamless
- Resourcing properly so that no employee is overloaded
- Maximizing project profitability and delivering on time and under budget
Solving these problems, Susan says:
“Workamajig has been amazing, it’s really created the most integrated solution that we had hoped for. It’s allowed us to be completely electronic which has been a godsend during the pandemic.”
Does Workamajig improve communication and collaboration?
Susan’s answer:
“An agency is built on collaboration, it’s all about teams and making sure we’re working seamlessly together. Workmajig delivers on that every single day. It’s allowed us to stay connected whether in person or working from home and it allows us to ensure we’re always communicating with each other in the most effective ways. Workamajig has replaced several previous systems.”
Mariner Marketing’s favorite thing about Workamajig?
“It’s the clarity, in business, information, knowledge, and ultimately the power to make decisions.”
“For us, Workamajig is clarity.”
There’s a new feature percolating in Beta!
Workamajig is partnering with Avalara to provide sales tax determination and filing services.
This is a new Beta feature that will be available. If you are interested in this new feature and beta testing, contact support@workamajig.com for more information.