It was that time of the year. Guru Gathering time. If you’ve been following our journey you might already know exactly what that means. But if you haven’t, it’s our annual team retreat that brings our…
Agency utilization rate is a key performance metric that can make or break an agency’s performance. It’s often said that you can’t improve what you aren’t measuring—your agency utilization rate is a near-perfect example of that…
The Dashboard has been completely redesigned to focus on the everyday information that matters most to you. Get a crystal clear view of your personal schedule and turn your attention to the most important action items in each day.
Hear the words “traffic manager” and you might think of someone standing on a freeway, wearing headphones and an orange vest, while using wands to direct people and keep them moving. When it comes to an…
Since Resource Guru launched in 2012, our mission has always been crystal clear—to be a magical and insightful guru, helping teams do their best work in a happier, healthier way. Even back then, we had work-life…
Running an agency is not exactly a walk in the park. Agencies face plenty of challenges—spanning from cultural problems to client issues. The best way to deal with agency challenges? Head on. That starts with acknowledging…
Have you mastered the art of acquiring new clients for your agency? That’s only half the battle. Retaining clients is where many agencies slip up, missing out on consistent revenue through lasting client relationships. A 5%…
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Capacity planning plays a key role in agency profitability. Do it well and you’re looking at some healthy margins and business growth. Do it less well? Now, you’re looking at some serious employee, culture, and workflow…
Agency growth is about managing lots of moving parts—and managing them well. But then there’s the big question: revenue. How do you bring in more clients to keep growing sustainably? This guide is designed to walk…
Building your agency tech stack isn’t easy. You have to think about the usability and adoption for both your team and your clients. Between personal preferences and processes, it will seem impossible to please everyone. With…
There’s work and then there’s all the tasks that go into making that work possible: soliciting feedback, fielding approvals, sitting in meetings, and sometimes Slacking your colleagues to align on a project. The problem is that…
When projects are won, there’s often a sense of urgency to get going and we end up skipping some of the activities which can prevent a project from being successful. As Delivery Managers, our focus should…
Agency culture has an infamous reputation. Agencies are known for producing creative work that can shape the perspectives of an entire generation, while at the same time being completely oblivious to the concept of agency work-life…
Agency tools have one job and one job only: enable teams across all departments to do their jobs better (and help them deliver results for clients). That said, there’s an abundance of tools for agencies to…
