Ideas, insights, and inside looks at how modern teams collaborate, manage work, and scale smarter – with a dash of product updates and stories from the trenches
After years of development, ActiveCollab 8 is almost ready for the public. But before we make it the only version for all our current and future users, we wanted to provide some of you the opportunity to be among the first to try it.To join our Early Access Program, get in touch with our customer care ...
Product • • 2 min read
Hello everyone, Welcome to the latest recap of ActiveCollab’s updates! In August, we showed the improvements we’ve made to the My Work page and Estimates. Let’s review the enhancements made in September!ActiveCollab 8: Assignments DashboardWhether you want to get info at a glance or drill down ...
Recaps • • 2 min read
Hello everyone, Welcome to ActiveCollab’s latest updates! In July, we discussed the enhancements to the People page and making Subtasks visible on Workload, the Timeline view, and the mobile app. In this recap, we’ll share the improvements we made to Estimates, Reports, and My Work. ActiveCollab ...
Recaps • • 2 min read
Keeping work organized is essential for productivity and efficiency. A clear to-do list is crucial for staying on track, as it helps prioritize tasks, manage time effectively, and reduce stress. By outlining what needs to be done and in what order, a to-do list provides structure and clarity, ensuring ...
Project Management • • 7 min read
Getting any project off the ground is impossible without a budget. And once the project is running, the project budget becomes even more important, because it’s an essential tool that lets you know what your agency team is doing and how it’s doing it.Then why are only 34% of projects completed mostly ...
Project Management • • 9 min read
Team cohesion isn’t just about getting along. It’s about working like a well-oiled machine. From clearer goals to smarter tools, these 8 tactics help your service business build trust, boost morale, and get everyone rowing in the same direction.
Team Collaboration • • 7 min read
Hello everyone,Welcome to the July edition of ActiveCollab recaps! Last time, we talked about subtasks and batch editing. In this recap, we’ll show the improvements we made to the People page and how the subtasks are now integrated throughout the mobile and web app.ActiveCollab 8.0: People PageWe’ve ...
Recaps • • 2 min read
A feasibility study is your project's reality check. It answers the big question: should we actually do this? By examining technical, financial, and operational factors, it helps agencies avoid costly missteps and greenlight ideas that can actually fly.
Project Management • • 7 min read
Thirty years ago, Christian Schirmers founded his own communication agency in the German city of Essen. Today, the agency is located in the beautiful Münsterland region near the Dutch border. Amidst vast cornfields and the Vechte River, the creative team has access to state-of-the-art technology, high-speed ...
Customer Stories • • 2 min read
Hello everyone,Welcome to the latest edition of ActiveCollab’s recaps! In April, we talked about new ways to invite people to your ActiveCollab account and the improvements we made to the project expense tab. This recap will show you the changes to subtasks and batch editing.ActiveCollab 8.0: Subtask ...
Recaps • • 2 min read
Wouldn’t it be nice if Work in Progress (WIP) reports, project status reports, client updates, and all the other mind-numbing, creative time-wasting, data-collating tasks could produce themselves?Sure. That would be nice. And, for some creative businesses, they probably already do. We’re talking ...
Project Management • • 8 min read
Hello everyone,Welcome to ActiveCollab’s latest updates! In March, we discussed subtasks and new options on the People page. In this post, we’ll stay on the topic of inviting people but also discuss expenses. Keep reading to get all the details!ActiveCollab 8.0: Invite PeopleInviting new colleagues ...
Recaps • • 2 min read