How do you successfully balance management?s need for visibility with project managers? resistance to change? The process isn't easy, however with preparation, forethought, and support, it can be simplified. Help your team see the benefit and overcomine obstacles.
Growth After the Financial Crisis
The days of AE firms cutting their way to profitability are over. So how can they position themselves for future growth and meet the challenges of potential ownership transitions? The overwhelming consensus amongst the experts is that today?s firms require a laser-like focus on strong project and financial management practices?the kind that can carry their long-term growth goals to fruition.
Decision Making at the Best Run AE Firms
Across every part of the firm, AE organizations have more information than ever. The opportunity is to transform that raw transactional data into insights and intelligence that in turn informs every core decision the firm makes. Deltek has looked at how AE firms can best bring the benefits of BI to their organizations and offers three recommendations: top-down support and enforcement, set appropriate metrics, and focus on project management.
Building a Culture of Better Project Management
Good Project Management is the best way for AE firms to increase client satisfaction, build internal talent and improve understanding of their project success. With the right tools and communication in place, firms can implement and nurture a culture of strong Project Management, leading to the ultimate in project and firm profitability. Deltek provides end-to-end insight on how to nurture change management within your firm.
MARKETING: MADE TO MEASURE
Sales cycles can be long in this industry. Maintaining a positive impression and providing value to potential clients in the absence of active project work will pay dividends in the long run. Learn how to attain a high level of sustained success.
SMB Case for Expense Management Automation
For SMB leaders, time, money, and organizational focus must be balanced to ensure that the short-term needs of the business are addressed and that the long-term goals of the business can be realized. Inefficient expense management processes present a host of challenges for the typical SMB, but automated expense management solutions that help companies streamline processes, control costs and manage cash are one lever to help maximize their resources and ?play bigger? in the market.
Concur SMB Expense Policy Template
Creating an expense policy can be a time-consuming process; but when you consider that almost 20% of travel and entertainment expenses fall outside of policy for many small businesses, it makes sense to invest the time and effort. This white paper from Concur provides tips for creating an expense policy as well as a sample policy template to help you get started.
Avoiding the Shoebox: Managing Expenses in Small and Mid-Sized Businesses
For small businesses, the need for an expense claim solution can go beyond travel and entertainment expense management to everyday business expenses. Managing these expenses can have a major impact on a business when discrepancies are found. Find out how to efficiently control costs, optimize cash flow and discover the role automation plays in this process.
Secrets of Multiplying Home Remodeling Profits
Simply adding kitchen and laundry room appliances to your project quotes keeps your project moving and your profits climbing.
The Growing Trend of Outsourcing Business Processes
In the dynamic field of real estate staying ahead of market trends is essential. The increasing complexity of accounting and compliance demands has led many real estate professionals to consider outsourcing their accounting processes.
Outsourcing provides access to expert support, enhancing operational efficiency and allowing the focus to remain on business growth.