Ideas, guides and updates
Articles on running your business more simply, straight from the Voltzzflow team.
What you learn after the first 10 invoices issued through a new system
The first invoices in a new system quickly reveal which assumptions about your own process were wrong.
How to use the team calendar so appointments don't overlap
A shared calendar only works if everyone keeps it updated, otherwise it becomes a false sense of security.
Why clients value transparency more than speed
A client almost always prefers knowing something will take longer over being surprised by an unannounced delay.
How to build a repeatable process for similar projects
If you're delivering the same type of project for the third time just as improvised as the first, you're wasting time unnecessarily.
What to do in the first week after losing a big client
How you react in the first days after losing a big client matters just as much as the decision that led there.
How to avoid duplicating work between tasks and issues
Tasks and issues solve different problems, mixing them up creates administrative chaos, not just terminology confusion.
Why documenting a process is worth it, not just keeping it in your head
A process that only exists in one person's head isn't really a process, it's a dependency.
How to use priority labels so you don't lose important tasks
When everything is 'high priority', nothing is truly a priority anymore.
How to prepare your team for an enterprise client
An enterprise client doesn't just demand better work, it demands clearer processes than the ones that worked so far.