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What's new in SmartSuite, November 2026

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What's new in SmartSuite, November 2026

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What's new in SmartSuite, November 2026
What's New

What's new in SmartSuite, November 2026

Emma Montgomery
Emma Montgomery
8 minutes
Aha Alternatives for Product Roadmapping
Comparisons

Aha Alternatives for Product Roadmapping

Artem Kunytsia
Artem Kunytsia
5 min
Workfront Alternatives for Marketing and Communications Operations
Comparisons

Workfront Alternatives for Marketing and Communications Operations

Nate Montgomery
Nate Montgomery
5 min
SAP Alternatives for Finance, Procurement and Supply Chain Operations
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SAP Alternatives for Finance, Procurement and Supply Chain Operations

Nate Montgomery
Nate Montgomery
6 mins

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What's new in SmartSuite, November 2026
What's New

What's new in SmartSuite, November 2026

Emma Montgomery
Emma Montgomery
8 minutes
What's New in SmartSuite: September 2026
What's New

What's New in SmartSuite: September 2026

Emma Montgomery
Emma Montgomery
10 minutes
What's New in SmartSuite: August 2026
What's New

What's New in SmartSuite: August 2026

Emma Montgomery
Emma Montgomery
10 minutes
What's New in SmartSuite: July 2026
What's New

What's New in SmartSuite: July 2026

Emma Montgomery
Emma Montgomery
10 minutes

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How To Link Records To Form Submissions With ID Matching

How To Link Records To Form Submissions With ID Matching

Join Gavin Brennen to explore smarter form submissions in SmartSuite. Learn to match employee records using unique IDs.

How To Link Records To Form Submissions With ID Matching
Gavin Brennen
7 minutes
Dec 20
Tracking Status Changes Over Time

Tracking Status Changes Over Time

Discover how to easily track and report truck status changes over time with automations. See how simple setups offer detailed historical logs.

Tracking Status Changes Over Time
Gavin Brennen
5 minutes
Dec 13
Creating Reports Across Records Using Fixed Date Ranges

Creating Reports Across Records Using Fixed Date Ranges

Learn to create dynamic reports with fixed date ranges using SmartSuite's automation. Simplify your data management and reporting process effectively!

Creating Reports Across Records Using Fixed Date Ranges
Gavin Brennen
4 minutes
Dec 6
How to Organize Record Views for a Cleaner Project Management Experience

How to Organize Record Views for a Cleaner Project Management Experience

Learn the best ways to organize record views in SmartSuite to boost efficiency and clarity in your workflow. Explore layouts and link management strategies.

How to Organize Record Views for a Cleaner Project Management Experience
Gavin Brennen
5 minutes
Nov 22
How to Create Smarter Dashboards

How to Create Smarter Dashboards

Dive into best dashboard practices! Learn to format organized, clean, and engaging dashboards with our simple guide.

How to Create Smarter Dashboards
Gavin Brennen
7 minutes
Nov 15
How a Venture Capital and Private Equity Principal Automated and Streamlined Lead and Investor Management with SmartSuite

How a Venture Capital and Private Equity Principal Automated and Streamlined Lead and Investor Management with SmartSuite

Prioritizing deals and investors, maintaining strong communication with multiple stakeholders, and continuously managing investor relationships are critical to success.

How a Venture Capital and Private Equity Principal Automated and Streamlined Lead and Investor Management with SmartSuite
Alexander Laetsch
8 minutes
Nov 14
A Deep Dive into SmartSuite's New Dashboard Features

A Deep Dive into SmartSuite's New Dashboard Features

With recent updates, SmartSuite is set to revolutionize how we interact with data, making it more intuitive and visually appealing. Let's dive in and explore these exciting new features.

A Deep Dive into SmartSuite's New Dashboard Features
Stanley Dikeocha
7 minutes
Nov 12
Simplify Construction Project Management with SmartSuite
Project & Portfolio Management

Simplify Construction Project Management with SmartSuite

Managing construction projects often means keeping track of multiple tasks, team members, and deadlines, all while on the move. For business owners, site managers, or teams still using pen and paper or basic apps to manage to-do lists, SmartSuite offers a scalable platform that can help streamline daily operations. Here, we’ll walk through setting up a simple task management solution tailored to construction workflows that can grow alongside your business.

Simplify Construction Project Management with SmartSuite
Arthur R
8 minutes
Nov 11
Rapidly Produce Invoices with Document Designer

Rapidly Produce Invoices with Document Designer

Discover how to produce invoices in seconds using SmartSuite's document designer. Watch to streamline invoicing.

Rapidly Produce Invoices with Document Designer
Jeff Gonzalez
8 minutes
Oct 18
How to Separate the Details of a Record In A Dashboard

How to Separate the Details of a Record In A Dashboard

Discover how to efficiently manage record details in a dashboard! With Jeff Gonzalez's insights, learn to streamline and organize events data effortlessly.

How to Separate the Details of a Record In A Dashboard
Jeff Gonzalez
7 minutes
Oct 11
¿Qué es SmartSuite? ¿Cuánto cuesta? Ventajas y desventajas
Project & Portfolio Management

¿Qué es SmartSuite? ¿Cuánto cuesta? Ventajas y desventajas

Qué es SmartSuite, para qué sirve, sus ventajas y desventajas, y cómo funciona su modelo de precios, explicado en español.

¿Qué es SmartSuite? ¿Cuánto cuesta? Ventajas y desventajas
Crentio
10 minutes
Oct 7
How to Optimize Linked Records in a Form

How to Optimize Linked Records in a Form

Learn how to optimize linked record fields in forms with Jeff Gonzalez. Discover filtering, sorting, and more for better project management.

How to Optimize Linked Records in a Form
Jeff Gonzalez
8 minutes
Oct 4
Organize Sales Processes in One Dashboard

Organize Sales Processes in One Dashboard

Learn to organize sales processes in a single dashboard with Jeff Gonzalez. Perfect for enhancing efficiency in sales and various business functions. Watch now!

Organize Sales Processes in One Dashboard
Jeff Gonzalez
7 minutes
Oct 4
Project Manager vs. Program Manager: Understanding the Key Differences
Project & Portfolio Management

Project Manager vs. Program Manager: Understanding the Key Differences

Discover the key differences between a project manager and a program manager in our detailed guide. Learn how these roles impact your organization and which one you need to achieve business success.

Project Manager vs. Program Manager: Understanding the Key Differences
Peter Novosel
5minutes
Oct 3
Task Management: Everything You Need to Know in 2024
Project & Portfolio Management

Task Management: Everything You Need to Know in 2024

Learn the basics of task management, why you need a task management tool, and the seven essential features it should have.

Task Management: Everything You Need to Know in 2024
SmartSuite Staff
7 minutes
Oct 3
Filter, Select & Obtain Record Details Easily in Dashboards

Filter, Select & Obtain Record Details Easily in Dashboards

Discover how to filter, select, and view record details easily in dashboards. Perfect for CRM solutions and more. Watch to learn the design pattern step by step.

Filter, Select & Obtain Record Details Easily in Dashboards
Jeff Gonzalez
7 minutes
Sep 20
What's New in SmartSuite: September 2024
What's New

What's New in SmartSuite: September 2024

The anticipated release of Next Generation Dashboards is here! These new Dashboard features empower you to go beyond traditional dashboard displays, allowing for the creation of visually stunning, interactive portals and personalized workflows.

What's New in SmartSuite: September 2024
Emma Montgomery
15 minutes
Sep 13
A Beginner’s Guide to Dashboards in SmartSuite (With 15 Use Case Examples)

A Beginner’s Guide to Dashboards in SmartSuite (With 15 Use Case Examples)

Unlock the power of SmartSuite Dashboards to streamline your workflow and gain real-time insights. This guide covers how to build and optimize dashboards with customizable widgets, helping you consolidate data into a single view. Whether you're tracking sales, managing projects, or monitoring goals, SmartSuite makes it easy to stay on top of key metrics. Discover best practices, examples, and 15 use cases to create dashboards that drive better decisions. Ready to get started? Let’s dive in!

A Beginner’s Guide to Dashboards in SmartSuite (With 15 Use Case Examples)
Nate Montgomery
15 minutes
Sep 12
How to Auto-adjust a Project Timeline Based on Task Records

How to Auto-adjust a Project Timeline Based on Task Records

Join Jeff Gonzalez as he shows how to auto-schedule project timelines in SmartTips. Learn to adjust project due dates based on task schedules.

How to Auto-adjust a Project Timeline Based on Task Records
Jeff Gonzalez
7 minutes
Sep 13
Table of Dashboards Strategy

Table of Dashboards Strategy

Discover how to consolidate multiple tables into a centralized dashboard! Join Jeff as he shares strategies for efficient data management with dashboards.

Table of Dashboards Strategy
Jeff Gonzalez
7 minutes
Sep 6
Guide to SmartSuite Whiteboards with 10 Use Case Examples

Guide to SmartSuite Whiteboards with 10 Use Case Examples

In the dynamic world of project management, digital whiteboards have become an indispensable tool for teams seeking to visualize ideas, streamline workflows, and collaborate in one place. In this guide, we’ll take you through the essentials of SmartSuite Whiteboards and explore 10 practical use cases across various industries to demonstrate how you can use this feature to enhance your workflows.

Guide to SmartSuite Whiteboards with 10 Use Case Examples
Emma Montgomery
10 minutes
Aug 29
How to Link Records After a Form Submission

How to Link Records After a Form Submission

Learn how to efficiently link records after form submissions without exposing all user data. Follow along as Jeff walks through this SmartTips episode.

How to Link Records After a Form Submission
Jeff Gonzalez
6 minutes
Aug 30
How to Dynamically Filter Linked Records in a Form

How to Dynamically Filter Linked Records in a Form

Discover how to dynamically filter linked record options in a form with Jeff Gonzalez! Learn from a project management example and see this feature in action.

How to Dynamically Filter Linked Records in a Form
Jeff Gonzalez
7 minutes
Aug 23
Permissions at Every Level

Permissions at Every Level

Learn how to master permissions at every level in SmartTips! Jeff Gonzalez walks you through setting permissions from solution to field level.

Permissions at Every Level
Jeff Gonzalez
7 minutes
Aug 16

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