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Mission Control v1.63 just dropped on the Salesforce AppExchange and this article dives into some of the amazing new features and exciting new enhancements included in our latest release!
In our latest Feature Focus we take a look at Project Budgets a feature that allows you to break down your project costs into budget items so that you can track your project budget at a granular level across multiple budget line items.
Mission Control v1.62 just dropped on Salesforce AppExchange and this article dives into some of the amazing new features and exciting new enhancements included in our latest release!
Mission Control's latest release, v1.61, has just dropped. Some of the really handy new features include Start Date + Working Days, Dependency Notifications as well as a raft of enhancements across Timesheets, Scheduler, Whiteboard and Role Utilization.
There are many different ways to improve business processes, and you may have heard of Six Sigma methodology as one of them. We unpack what exactly it is & how your business can benefit from this methodology.
In this article, we explore what billable utilization is and how to calculate it, what an ideal utilization rate is and how you calculate it, and how to use Professional Services Automation to measure your billable utilization.
We’ve just launched the v1.60 update of Mission Control! In one of our most comprehensive updates, ever, we have a new game changing Resource Forecasting feature, Kanban Checklist feature, a new Billing Generator feature and Auto-Generation enhancements.
What does our pipeline look like? Can we fulfill new sales wins with our current resources? What percentage of our time was billable last month? Are we making a profit? These are all common questions in professional services. We answer these questions and many more as we take a look at why and how good PSA software can transform your business.
Arguably one of the most important metrics of any commercial project is its financial performance. But in order to deliver successfully on this, a Project Manager needs both clear visibility and an understanding of the numbers to positively influence a project’s roll-out. In this article, we run through how to set-up and manage a project for financial success. And spoiler alert, it starts long before the project does.
The Meeting Manager feature in Mission Control is truly a game changer for any business that relies on meeting time to move projects forward. It is an essential component of progress tracking and maximizing efficient workflow.
Love it or hate it, the trusty Gantt Chart is synonymous with Project Management. When used effectively, Gantt charts should underpin and ultimately drive a project’s successful delivery. So, it’s pretty imperative to build a solid Gantt chart from the offset. In this article, we take you through some of the key factors to consider to ensure your Gantt chart delivers every time.
We’ve got some amazing new Mission Control features and exciting new enhancements included in our latest release! Our latest version 1.59 was released on the Salesforce AppExchange last Friday 10th September and we’ve made a number of enhancements to various features, making it even more accessible, engaging and useful for our customers.
Good project managers know that the key to a successful project starts with a good framework.  Using a well-established project management methodology helps project leaders plan, optimize and implement various stages of a project with more efficiency. Today, we’re talking about Stage Gate - a widely used project management process that can be a great, fuss-free fit for almost any kind of project. It is most commonly used for new product development or launching software, websites and apps. 
When time is money, it’s imperative you understand how that time is being used, especially in industries like Professional Services. But not all time tracking is created equal. Recording time after the work has been done is a good place to start but there’s a whole host of ways time tracking can be used for ongoing business improvement. In this article, we explore some of the potential benefits that effective time tracking can bring to an organization.
The way in which we approach and manage our project resources can make all the difference to our teams, our business and our clients. In this article we explore how smarter resource planning can support long term and sustainable project management.
The Action Pad feature is a place where resources can see a list of all the Actions assigned to them. A series of analytical charts provide a summary insight into each action's current status.
If only you had more hours in the days….or more dedicated project resource, right?! These are common issues when running a project. But increasing a project’s output shouldn’t always be about working longer or working harder, but instead working smarter.
We’ve got some amazing new Mission Control features and exciting new enhancements included in our latest release! Our latest version 1.58 was released on the Salesforce AppExchange last Saturday 12 June and we’ve made a number of enhancements to various features, making it even more accessible, engaging and useful for our customers.
The last 12 months has fast tracked the use of software systems for project management into a global reality for many and to align with our growth we’re delighted to announce the expansion of our team with the appointment of James Strahan.
What’s better than one fully comprehensive, tried and tested Project Plan? Two of them! With Mission Control’s Project Generation tool there’s no need to reinvent the wheel when it’s time to start a new project.
Running a project involves some risk factors: Will something impact the delivery date? What components could make a project go over budget? Will every part of the project meet stakeholder expectations?
Ever feel like a project’s time and resources are running away from you? No matter how well organised you start out on a project, things change. And with Agile project methodology increasing in popularity, they’re supposed to.
If your 2021 business plan clearly outlines goals for growth, is everything already in place to effectively support it? It’s easy to look at the bigger picture and be motivated by numbers and targets but if the business infrastructure isn’t set-up to support them, business growth and increased revenue on paper might not mean an increase in profitability in reality.
As a Project Manager, there’s undeniably a lot of balls to juggle at any one time. And whilst there are many options available on how to ensure you don’t drop any of them (like spreadsheets, schedules or even your trusty grey matter) a Gantt Chart provides a perfect solution.
One thing is certain as a Project Manager and that’s that the industry is constantly moving and evolving, which means so is the role, its function and wider perceptions within organizations and beyond.
What a way to start a new year with a new release of our Mission Control project management software, native to the Salesforce platform! Our latest version 1.56 was released on the Salesforce AppExchange last Friday 15 January and we’ve made a number of enhancements to various features, making it even more accessible, engaging and useful for our customers.
We all love it when a plan comes together…but what if it doesn’t? Or if there’s an obstacle or two along the way that puts your project off track? 2020 is the perfect example! With Baseline Tracking, it’s all part of the process.
When the need for project management software is first identified within an organization, it can seem such an obvious and compelling solution. Making the decision to engage and roll that software out, however, is rarely that simple. A range of stakeholders, influencers and decision makers need to be brought in and sold on how this software will revolutionise the business.
Ah, the humble ‘to-do’ list: A daily ritual for many; some starting the day with a strong coffee, favourite pen and a trusty notebook, others opting for a typed list, working out priorities for the day. But what if your daily ‘to-do’ list at work was delivered to your inbox each morning?
“I know just the person for the job.” What a great place to land; when a project or task presents itself and you have just the person in mind for it. Even better if they’re available and raring to go. Yet working in larger organisations or part of a wider project team means you might not always know everyone’s skillset and previous experience prior to a project commencing.
As 2020 has fast tracked the use of software systems for project management into a global reality for many, we’re delighted to announce the expansion of our team and the appointment of our newest team member, Trevor Doornbos.
We hear from businesses everyday that still manage their projects on Excel spreadsheets. Is this a problem? Not if you truly believe that it is the most effective way to keep control of your project. Our entire team has a long history of strong relationships with the humble Excel spreadsheet.

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