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How Creative Agencies Manage Project Financials to Make Better Decisions Pt. 2

How Creative Agencies Manage Project Financials to Make Better Decisions Pt. 2

5 minutes

August 21, 2023

Empowering Creative Agencies with SmartSuite: Mastering Project Financial Tracking


At the heart of every successful creative agency lies the art of managing projects efficiently, and SmartSuite is here to guide you toward that pinnacle of success. Let's dive deep into how this cutting-edge software can transform your agency's financial tracking process.
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Project Overview and Budget Management

One of the cornerstones of project management is budget tracking. With the financial dashboard, you can effortlessly oversee all your active projects, filtering out those that have reached completion. This real-time view helps you manage ongoing projects while comparing budget allocations with actual expenditures.

Driving Revenue Growth

In the realm of creative agencies, revenue generation is paramount. The financial dashboard presents you with a dynamic comparison between your projected revenue and your predefined goals. This revenue calculation takes into account billable hours contributed by your talented team members and the time invested in project tasks.

Insights by Industry and Region

SmartSuite's prowess doesn't stop at the basics. Remember our discussions about project counts across different industries? Well, now you can take it a step further. The dashboard showcases revenue figures sorted by industry type, helping you identify which sectors are contributing most to your agency's financial health.

The power of this tool extends to regional performance as well. You can tailor your marketing strategies to optimize returns from specific areas by analyzing revenue trends across different regions.

The Magic Behind the Scenes

Ever wondered how these insightful numbers come to life? SmartSuite lifts the curtain on the intricate calculations that power the dashboard. It all starts with your team members' billable rates, intricately woven into task specifics and tracked time. These calculations culminate in an array of financial insights, from task costs to project financials and even client billable costs.

Future Endeavors and Your Role

As we conclude this immersive journey into SmartSuite's financial prowess, we invite you to reflect on this software's transformative potential for your creative agency's project management. SmartSuite empowers you to make informed decisions, streamline your operations, and drive growth by mastering the financial intricacies of your projects.