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A Comprehensive Guide to Resource Allocation

A comprehensive guide to resource allocation, a strategic assignment of available resources to optimize allocation and reduce costs.

March 25, 2022

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How to Reduce Revenue Leakage in Professional Services?

Discover how to reduce revenue leakage in professional services firms through better time tracking, automated billing & improved project visibility

March 14, 2022

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Introducing Costpoint 8.1 – Applying Purposeful Innovation to Enable Your Digital Transformation Strategy

We are thrilled to announce that Costpoint 8.1 is now available. Costpoint 8.1 brings even more innovation and intelligence to the project accounting and resource-planning platform that the government contracting industry has trusted for close to four decades. Building on the theme of digital transformation that began in Costpoint 8.0, Costpoint 8.1 enables automation and digitization of the entire project lifecycle and provides enhanced tracking and visibility into project cost data.

March 3, 2022

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The Ultimate Guide to Billable versus Non-billable Time

Learn to distinguish billable vs non-billable hours to boost efficiency, improve cash flow, and increase profitability.

February 17, 2022

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Exempt vs Non-Exempt Employees: Simplify Employee Classification

Understanding exempt vs. non-exempt employees is crucial for compliance and payroll. Discover key differences and simplify classification in this guide!

February 9, 2022

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5 Characteristics of Highly Profitable Consulting Firms

A new year brings new opportunities for consulting firms to achieve new heights in their business. As the market continues to evolve and shift, 2022 is still projected to be a year of substantial growth for many firms. Learn how our 5 characteristics of highly profitable consulting firms can help evaluate your firm's profitability and identify the gaps of opportunity for growth.

February 2, 2022

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4 Effective Time Management and Billing Strategies for Construction Firms

Discover time management strategies that help construction firms reduce delays, improve billing, and boost profits.

November 22, 2021

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10 Ways to Get Employees to Fill in Timesheets

Learn simple steps to encourage employees to fill in timesheets and submit them on time to accurately calculate work hours and bill them.

September 10, 2021

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How to Do Employee PTO Tracking Right and Build a Great PTO Policy

Learn the pros and cons of paid time-off systems and how to create an effective PTO tracking strategy.

August 16, 2021

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How A Lack of Insight Into Time Tracking Maxes Out Your Project Budgets

Cost overruns are a way of life when it comes to project management, but it doesn't need to become a pattern. Read more to learn why.

August 11, 2021

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5 Steps to Proactive Resource Management for Services Firms

Learn why a reactive approach is no longer enough and how proactive resource management can help your service firm improve productivity and profits.

July 30, 2021

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The Comprehensive Guide to Paid Time Off

Everything you need to know about paid time off (PTO) - what it is, how it differs from other leave types, the benefits for employers & how to build an effective PTO policy

May 14, 2021