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What is an automated time tracker

An automated time tracker (or automatic time tracking app) is software that automatically tracks what you do on your computer and for how long. They are...

Could have been better - Clockk Insight softlaunch in review

Paul Doerwald • February 9, 2023

We soft-launched Clockk Insight on Thursday February 2, 2023. Why “soft-launched”? We tested the software as much as we could, but there’s nothing like real users hammering your software. Our soft-launch...

How to recognize when you’re spinning your wheels

Paul Doerwald • February 2, 2023

I’m not sure that “spinning your wheels” is actually the best metaphor. If you’re driving and you’re stuck in mud, snow or ice, you can tell when your car is spinning its wheels. You hear the engine revving,...

How to thank your freelance clients for their business

Amanda Dykstra • December 1, 2022

Without your clients, your business wouldn’t exist. Show them how much you appreciate their business by thanking them regularly. We will discuss the importance of client appreciation and provide some tips on...

Pricing strategies for freelancers and what the experts recommend

Amanda Dykstra • November 15, 2022

One of the most important decisions you’ll make is how to price your services. How do you decide what pricing strategy to use? Do you stick to one strategy or switch it up per project? To help you determine...

Time tracking best practices for your agency

Paul Doerwald • November 9, 2022

Time tracking is essential for every agency and consultancy. Although time tracking is a total pain-in-the-butt, without it you can’t know if or why you’re profitable. You’ll also lack the most important...

Utilization: the most important lever of agency profitability

Paul Doerwald • November 2, 2022

How to go from barely keeping the lights on to a 10% profit margin in half an hour a day. “Utilization” is the most misunderstood tool agency owners have at their disposal. Definition: An employee’s...

Why time blocking isn’t working & how to overcome its challenges

Amanda Dykstra • October 27, 2022

Time blocking is a popular time management technique. You break down your day into smaller blocks of time. Then you dedicate each block to a specific task, with the intention to stay focused only on that...

How to run a GREAT daily stand-up meeting

Paul Doerwald • October 25, 2022

You're likely reading this because you already do stand-up meetings. Many teams do, but not all stand-ups are created equal. After many stand-up meetings of my own and a bunch of research on the subject,...

How to ask for and make use of amazing client testimonials

Amanda Dykstra • October 12, 2022

One of the best ways to get new clients is to have testimonials from happy clients. How do you go about getting those testimonials? Once you have them, how can you use them to market your business? Table of...

How to measure time to ensure your projects aren’t late

Paul Doerwald • September 14, 2022

There is a fallacy in every project management tool I’ve seen. And the fallacy bleeds into how we run our agencies, consultancies, and freelancing businesses. It is the assumption that a day worked equals a...

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