#project management software monday

[sierraconsult]

Monday.com offers a dynamic and customizable CRM platform that empowers businesses to enhance customer relationships, boost sales, and improve internal coordination. By utilizing Monday.com, companies can design CRM solutions that fit their specific operational needs and long-term objectives.

[once-and-future-loser]

So I did some snooping and the little arrows/bubbles with the drivers names are I THINK from one of the new sponsor's project management software.

It's like Monday dot com.

The more you know.

[mariacallous]

In a Monday morning meeting, Thomas Shedd, the recently appointed Technology Transformation Services director and Elon Musk ally, told General Services Administration workers that the agency’s new administrator is pursuing an “AI-first strategy,” sources tell WIRED.

Throughout the meeting, Shedd shared his vision for a GSA that operates like a “startup software company,” automating different internal tasks and centralizing data from across the federal government.

The Monday meeting, held in-person and on Google Meet, comes days after WIRED reported that many of Musk’s associates have migrated to jobs at the highest levels of the GSA and the Office of Personnel Management (OPM). Prior to joining TTS, which is housed within the GSA, Shedd was a software engineer at Tesla, one of Musk’s companies. The transition has caused mass confusion amongst GSA staffers who have been thrown into surprise one-on-one meetings, forced to present their code—often to young engineers who did not identify themselves—and left wondering what the future of the agency’s tech task force will look like.

Shedd attempted to answer these questions on Monday, providing details on a number of projects the agency will pursue over the coming weeks and months. His particular focus, sources say, was an increased role for AI not just at GSA, but at agencies government-wide.

In what he described as an “AI-first strategy,” sources say, Shedd provided a handful of examples of projects GSA acting administrator Stephen Ehikian is looking to prioritize, including the development of “AI coding agents” that would be made available for all agencies. Shedd made it clear that he believes much of the work at TTS and the broader government, particularly around finance tasks, could be automated.

"This does raise red flags,” a cybersecurity expert who was granted anonymity due to concerns of retaliation told WIRED on Monday, who noted that automating the government isn’t the same as automating other things, like self-driving cars. “People, especially people who aren’t experts in the subject domain, coming into projects often think ‘this is dumb’ and then find out how hard the thing really is.”

Shedd instructed employees to think of TTS as a software startup that had become financially unstable. He suggested that the federal government needs a centralized data repository, and that he was actively working with others on a strategy to create one, although it wasn’t clear where this repository would be based or if these projects would comply with privacy laws. Shedd referred to these concerns as a “roadblock” and said that the agency should still push forward to see what was possible.

Sources say that during the call Shedd tightly connected TTS and the United States Digital Services—rebranded as the United States DOGE Service, or DOGE, under Trump—as “pillars” of a new technological strategy. Later in the meeting, he said that there was no plan to merge the two groups and that projects would flow through them both depending on available staff and expertise, but continued emphasizing the upcoming collaboration between TTS and DOGE.

Employees, sources say, also asked questions about the young engineers, who had previously not been identifying themselves in meetings. Shedd said that one of them felt comfortable enough to introduce himself in meetings on Monday, sources say, though Shedd added that he was nervous about their names being publicly revealed and their lives upended.

Shedd was unable to answer many staff questions about the deferred resignations, the return to office mandate, or if the agency’s staff would face substantial cuts, according to sources. At one point, Shedd indicated that workforce cuts were likely for TTS, but declined to give more details. (Similar questions were also asked of Department of Government Efficiency leadership in a Friday meeting first reported by WIRED.)

Towards the end of the call, sources say, a TTS worker asked if they would be expected to work more than 40 hours per week, to deal with all of the upcoming work and potentially laid-off workers. Shedd responded that it was “unclear.”

[soon-palestine]

On Monday, a brave Google Cloud engineer spoke up against the corporation’s complicity in Israel’s genocide against the Palestinian people. A video of the worker standing up for their rights went viral, with some reposts reaching up to 8 million views and generating widespread global support, including from Palestinians in Gaza. Three days later, Google fired this worker.

Google has engaged in a clear cut act of retaliation against its own worker for speaking up about the terms and conditions of their labor.

This is the first immediate firing of a worker after a public, brave act of employee dissent against Project Nimbus, Google and Amazon’s shared $1.2 billion contract with the Israeli military and government. This is the second worker associated with the No Tech For Apartheid campaign that Google has retaliated against for organizing within their workplace, and the latest in a series of cases in which Google has retaliated against workers for speaking up about the corporation’s ethical malpractice in a range of business decisions.

While touting the importance of “democratic values” in the workplace, Google is shutting down free speech and silencing debate and dissent among workers within the company.

Google’s aims are clear: The corporation is trying to silence workers to hide their moral failings. Google is enabling the world’s first AI-powered genocide through Project Nimbus. Through this contract, Google and Amazon are aiding and abetting the Israeli apartheid state and genocidal campaign in Gaza against Palestinians. Instead of cleaning up its own house, and dropping its contract with a genocidal regime, Google is punching down on its own workers. For almost three years, thousands of Google & Amazon workers have organized against the companies’ contracts with the Israeli government and military, with no response from management or executives.

As a Cloud Software Engineer on critical technology that enables Project Nimbus to run on sovereign Israeli data centers, this worker spoke from a place of deep personal concern about the direct, violent impacts of their labor. They spoke from a deep belief that truly ethical engineering must account for the impact on communities around the world.

While terminating this brave worker, Google HR asked how they were feeling. The worker replied: “proud to be fired for refusing to be complicit in genocide.”

[izicodes]

Tuesday 12th December 2023

End of September: I quit my first proper tech job after 2 years.

End of October: I applied for university on a whim and got a place.

Start of December: Randomly got a new tech job without searching.

God blessing me left, right, and center?! That's just a summary of what's been happening the past few months. I will go into more detail below~!

Here are some tips for talking to people on LinkedIn: post 💕

If you're wondering how I got here in terms of my coding journey: video | post 💕

End of September

I quit my job because it was getting tiring and I couldn't see any chance of me developing there. I will forever be grateful for the opportunity to do my apprenticeship with them and then go on to become their Jr Web Developer - but from there, everything felt static. When the projects being given were getting absolutely boring, I knew then I needed some kind of change. So, I just quit. I said on a Monday I was quitting and that same Friday, I left. Politely and respectfully, of course.

End of October

I was so random how I did this but my Dad suggested for me to apply to university. I told him I didn't even have the right qualifications they wanted. He said "Bet". We looked at the local universities and none mentioned any apprenticeship certifications but mentioned work experience in the field. I applied with that knowledge. Wrote the cringiest personal statement about why the universities should accept me - and it worked. I got into the university of my city which seemed super prestigious to me, 18-year-old me would be screaming that I got a place at the university that I deemed for super smart people.

I made a post about it: link 💕

Start of December

My plan now was to wait until university next September 2024. I planned to relax, level up my current skills by myself or helping via volunteering, and maybe get a few certificates (because I love my name on certificates), and, most importantly: catch up on some anime shows - which I did complete:

Ushio & Tora: 2nd Season

Hunter x Hunter

Vinland Saga

JOJO Part 5 (again)

Jujutsu Kaisen 2nd Season (still watching)

Basically, I was supposed to relax until around February time, then start looking for a new job - tech or non-tech.

!! At this point, I was not looking for a new job !!

Last Tuesday I got a message from a recruiter on LinkedIn saying my profile was cool and would love to help me get an interview for a Frontend Software Engineer position in the city. I had a hunch to tell him I was okay and wasn't looking for a new job right now, but I was getting bored recently and this to me was an exciting new thing to do, so I said yeah why not!

The meeting was on the following Thursday and I met the IT manager. He liked me (same back to him) and wanted me to meet the team next Monday (yesterday). Afterward, I was feeling "Oh wait this is getting serious, I'm only here on a whim, like I'm actually doing good?" so I thought "Okay let's make an effort on the next 'interview'!!".

Monday came and I met the funniest set of people ever in a tech team. Then I thought "Lowkey highkey... would be so cool to work here~!" and the feedback I got was really positive. I got the job. Today I talked to their HR to finalise things.

All of this is thanks to the Almighty God, Lord Jesus, and the Holy Spirit of course~~! 🥰🙏🏾☦️

[itsbenedict]

okay, so- the past three days have been pretty insane, hence no to-do lists. did not know hour-to-hour what in the hell i'd have to do next.

monday morning, there was a company meeting, and it was announced that we were being sold. this was not... the most surprising thing in the world, because about a month ago there was this sudden hasty push by the top to reorganize the business into distinct independent units that didn't depend on shared services. like, what else would the point of doing that be, if not to sell off pieces of the business? sure, they said that wasn't happening, but who the hell was fooled by that?

so i used to do most of my work on these projects for this one specific business unit, building and running a bunch of middleware API integrations for our learning management system. but my boss, who used to be in charge of the dev team generally, got assigned to this totally different unit- and she liked me enough that she pushed really hard to get me reassigned to her unit.

so i was already conflicted about that:

i really like my boss- she's really understanding of my need for flexibility to work on my side projects, she only cares that i get the work done (and even with many side projects, i still consistently exceed expectations and get a full-time workload done ahead of schedule), and she was pushing hard to get me a raise against upper management who'd taken to using covid austerity as an excuse to never give anyone any raises ever. and the team assigned to this unit didn't have any senior devs who could handle a big infrastructure transition, and i'd just become AWS certified, and without someone like me, my coworkers assigned to that unit would be in some hot water. plus, after the transition, maintaining a reduced suite of products would probably be easier day-to-day.

but on the other hand, all my projects in the other business unit, with the LMS- those are pretty vital, and the nature of the contracts with those clients necessitates frequent maintenance and changes. my code for those integrations is bad, for various reasons but mainly that there is no dev environment for testing changes. it's fundamentally about managing production data in databases we don't directly control, so every change has to be done very quickly and carefully, with no room for big refactors to clean things up (and risk breaking stuff). it's a mess, and no one in the other business unit is prepared to take it over. plus- i liked working directly with clients, doing work where if i did the work someone was appreciative of the work. it was motivating!

ultimately, i decided to trust my boss and follow her to the other business unit. we weren't completely splitting from the rest of the business- i'd still be able to train up someone else to take over my projects, we'd still have the shared customer accounts management software, and- crucially- i'd still have the boss who understood my needs and had no interest in squeezing value out of me.

so i went on vacation for a couple weeks right after committing to that decision- and then i came back on monday, and that day they announce we're being sold.

also that my boss is fired and being replaced by someone from the new company.

also that we have two months to completely disconnect all our products from shared service infrastructure and rebuild our own.

also no takesies-backsies, the acquisition agreement included terms that the former company not hire back any of the sold-off employees or even discuss the acquisition with them at all. no chance to react to the new information except to sign the new offer letter by close of business on Wednesday.

i was unhappy about this! can you tell???

so my first thought was- okay, this is bullshit. i still want to work for the LMS people, the LMS people still want me to work for them, there has to be a solve here. so i go to the guy in charge of that division, who also wants me to keep working there, and he says okay i'll have our lawyers look into it.

and then... he gets back to me sounding like a robot, "i am unable to discuss this further with you at this time", which is so obviously out of character for the guy that i can tell legal's thrown the book at him. i talk to legal myself- it's a dead end. they can't- they're unable to even talk about why they can't talk about it, because obviously this deal was engineered to prevent me from doing exactly what i'm trying to do here.

so i go at it from the other angle. president of the sold company, now a wholly-owned for-profit subsidiary of a nonprofit organization (is that even allowed???), i explain to him, hey, this is a mistake, i'm only here because my old boss really wanted me to be on her team, surely you can let me go continue doing my actual job?

nope.

so then i start playing hardball.

the salary they're offering me is, adjusted for inflation, less than the salary i was offered two years ago, which had come with the (entirely failed) non-promise that i'd be bumped up to a certain level very quickly after some formalities re: the employment structure. i explain, in detail, how upset i am with the entire state of affairs- and i threaten to walk, which i am allowed to do. i'm not required to sign their new contract- i'd need to go job-hunting, sure, but i have money in the bank, i can afford to do it, and i could definitely get a better deal somewhere else.

this is a tense situation! my old boss knew this team needed me- but they unceremoniously fired her while she was on vacation, so her opinion doesn't mean dirt to them apparently. it's unclear how vital i really am to this- they could maybe train up one of the other devs to handle the AWS stuff.

and on my side- if i walk, that's it. all that horrible messy code for the LMS stuff- i don't get two months to train someone else up and write documentation and do some housecleaning. i'm gone! my horrific dirty laundry (and hours and hours of regular maintenance work) gets handed off to some other dev who's totally unprepared for it, and that person inevitably puts a curse on my entire family line as retribution for me leaving them holding that intolerable bag. i don't actually want to walk, because then i end up the bad guy in the eyes of people i respect and care about.

(also i'd have to do a job hunt and that shit is so god damn annoying you have no idea you probably have some idea.)

so i tell the guy, look- i can do better. i'm basically starting over doing harder work at an unfamiliar company, and if i'm doing that anyway, why not do it for someone who'll pay me? if you don't give me X amount of money, i'm walking out, and now you don't have an infrastructure guy during the two-month window you have to migrate a shit-ton of infrastructure. i am a serious dude and you can't just fuck with me!

(and inside i'm like:

because oh god i am not a serious dude i am so easily fucked with what if i'm pushing my luck too hard)

and he lets me fuckin' stew. 5:00 on wednesday i need to have either signed a contract or not signed a contract, and he hedges and goes to talk with the higher-ups and makes no promises, and i have no idea whether it's because i scared him or if he's trying to work out how to replace me or what. all this negotiation has been eating my brain for the past couple days and it's coming down to the wire-

and then a couple hours before the deadline he gets back to me with a counteroffer. it's less than i was asking, because that's how negotiations work, but it is more than i was making when i was brought on, by a good 10k.

so now it's on to round two. i'm gonna stick around for this two-month period, make this transition work, clean up my mess and take care of things with my now ex-coworkers- and then if they haven't either proven their management is tolerable or given me a crystal-clear path to advancement, we're back to the standoff- except this time, they'll have a good idea of exactly what it is they stand to lose.

haaaaaaaaaaaaaaah. okay. okay. yeah. so that's dealt with for the time being. i can breathe now. we'll see how it goes. fuck.

[busstalks]

Best Business Software Tools in 2024

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1. Project Management: ClickUp

It is a feature-laden project manager that lets you handle tasks, projects, and workflows of all types. Its ease of use and user-friendly interface, complimented with diverse dashboards cater to audiences between small teams and large organizations. Task assignments, time tracking, goal setting, and collaboration options allow you to stop hopping between spreadsheets and emails so your projects are complete efficiently.

2. CRM–– Zoho CRM

Zoho CRM — Your Intelligent Customer Relationships Management System. Among other features, it has lead management, sales automation, and analytics to make sales performance improve on a consistent streamline both administrative aspect as well as customer satisfaction. Due to its integration capabilities with other Zoho products, as well as most third-party applications, It has become a flexible option for businesses that are ready to supercharge their customer relationship management.

3. Accounting: Zoho Books

Zoho Books- The Best Accounting Software for Business Owners Invoicing, expense tracking and financial reporting are some of its features. You can also rest assured that your taxes are being handled correctly and always have the latest view of your financial health to help you manage your finances better.

4. HR Management: monday. com HR

It is a complete human resources management software that helps companies to better structure their workforce. This system provides with facilities like employee on boarding, performance tracking, payroll management etc. With the platform's ease of use, UI simplicity, and automation capabilities in HR processes that would otherwise take hours away from key HR initiatives.

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Versatile Point of Sale Software for Businesses Up To Mid-Sized It offers services like Inventory management, sales tracking and customer management. This makes eHopper a perfect choice for businesses that intend to simplify their sales operations using an affordable and intuitive POS system.

7. Inventory Management: Cin7

While there are plenty of other inventory management systems available, Cin7 stands out as one of the most popular options for small to mid-size businesses (SMBs) looking to get their stock levels, orders and supply chain operations under control. These functionalities consist of real-time inventory monitoring, order processing and e-commerce platform integration. With the powerful feature set of Cin7, businesses can keep inventory at an optimal level and fulfill customer demands to the hilt.

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Weebly is the website builder that you can also use to build your site or blog. It has lots of customizable templates, drag-and-drop functionality, and e-commerce ready to go. With Weebly, you can create a professional website even if you are a tech noob and give your business the relevant online visibility it needs.

9. Recruiting: ZipRecruiter

ZipRecruiter: Popular rated job search app for businesses on board. They provide hiring solutions through features like job posting candidates filtering and tracking the application. AI-powered matching from ZipRecruiter surfaces more relevant candidates to businesses faster.

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Conclusion

The business software tools a company uses are very important to increase productivity and power growth. The above-mentioned tools are some of the best & flexible according to the fact which can assist businesses for any sized groups and help them attain their desired objectives. Implementing these tools in your operations can also help speed up processes and lead to higher customer satisfaction, as well as allow you to be on top of the competition.

[woolfpuppy]

Work Bestie

I'm in a tiny tiny little social conundrum. I work with a team of 5 immediate coworkers and we all have offices in the same side of a hall. the office layout is:

WB (work bestie) | Me | Hallway | 1 | 2 | 3 <these are other coworkers

Here is the problem- WB is a totally ok guy. Sweet and fun often and brings in home made bagels and schmear. However he has one big flaw as a coworker and that is his very sensitive ego paired with a dull sense of when to leave a conversation. Additionally he has smaller flaws including: takes on the smallest project and work load.

This means he will often stop by my office and linger in the door while I continue glancing at my inbox and to-do list, knowing he hasn't delegated himself the same amount of work as myself or my coworkers do. Usually not a problem, I just handle it.

[NB- his beautiful loving 19 yo cat passed a month ago and his mother is in the hospital]

Today we were talking about a student who I had just chatted with. He was describing this student's profile in some software we use, which I said 'oh yeah, I just met with that student and saw the same thing. I just looked at that.' (V standard that when meeting with a student you pull up their profile in this software.) He then got extremely offended and sulky stating that "I know you know how to do your job! I would never imply you weren't doing the right thing!" and just generally very agitated. And then was like, mad at me because I had sort of flippantly said 'yeah, I know, I just met with him and looking at it'. Which is definitely mildly condescending, but also justified situation-ally.

I'm now in the position to apologize for his hurt ego or just let him and the weekend break handle it and hope he has a good weekend and comes in on Monday clean slate.

So, we are work besties because our offices abut each other's, but I am sick of managing his ego.

[spacenutspod]

Credit: NASA New space technology ideas emerge every day from innovators across the country, and NASA’s Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) program on Monday selected more than 100 projects for funding. This program offers small businesses in the United States early-stage funding and support to advance the agency’s goals of exploring the unknown in air and space while returning benefits to Earth. Specifically, NASA’s SBIR program awarded $93.5 million in Phase II contracts to bring 107 new ideas to life from 95 selected small businesses. Of these businesses, nearly 80% have less than 50 employees, and 21% are receiving their first Phase II award, valued at up to $850,000 each. Each small business was also eligible to apply for up to $50,000 in Technical and Business Assistance program funding to help find new market opportunities and shape their commercialization roadmap. “We are thrilled to support this diverse set of companies as they work diligently to bring their technologies to market,” said Jenn Gustetic, director of Early Stage Innovation and Partnerships with NASA’s Space Technology Mission Directorate (STMD) at the agency’s headquarters in Washington. “Inclusive innovation is integral to mission success at NASA, and we’re excited to see that 29% of the awardees are from underrepresented groups, including 11% women-owned businesses.” In Phase II, awardees will build on their success from the program’s first phase to bring their technologies closer to real-world use. The companies have 24 months to execute their plans, which focus on their technologies’ path to commercialization. For example, NASA selected women-owned and first-time NASA Phase II awardee nou Systems, Inc. in Huntsville, Alabama, for its genetic testing instrument. While portable genetic sequencing already exists, field sequencing – that would allow DNA analysis anywhere on Earth or off planet – remains unfeasible as the preparation of the DNA Library remains an intensely manual process, needing a trained wet lab technician and several pieces of laboratory equipment. The Phase II technology takes advantage of several cross-enabling technologies, creating an instrument to automate the genetic sequencing process. “Our program works directly with small businesses to forge innovative concepts and technologies that drive impact for NASA projects as well as a myriad of commercial endeavors,” said Jason L. Kessler, program executive for NASA’s SBIR and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) program at NASA Headquarters. “This collaboration results in realized opportunities not only for NASA but all of humanity.” This includes technologies aiming to reduce astronaut workload and improve robotic scientific endeavors on the Moon and Mars. PickNik Inc. based in Boulder, Colorado, will use its Phase II award to continue developing a hardware-agnostic platform for supervised autonomy that empowers humans to command a remote robot to complete complex tasks with minimal input, which could support the Artemis program. Outside of NASA, PickNik’s software product may be of interest to commercial space customers working on low Earth orbit destinations, in-space servicing, and more, as well as on Earth in areas like warehouse management, oil rig maintenance, and deep-sea exploration.  The NASA SBIR program is open to U.S. small businesses to develop an innovation or technology. The program is part of STMD and managed by NASA’s Ames Research Center in California’s Silicon Valley. To learn more about the NASA SBIR program, visit: https://sbir.nasa.gov -end- Jimi RussellHeadquarters, Washingtonjames.j.russell@nasa.gov202-358-1600 Share Details Last Updated Apr 22, 2024 LocationNASA Headquarters Related TermsSmall Business Innovation Research / Small BusinessSpace Technology Mission Directorate

[jcmarchi]

monday.com announces AI features to help businesses and employees

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monday.com announces AI features to help businesses and employees

The CRM company monday.com has released what it terms its ‘AI vision,’ designed to help businesses and teams manage and track their work more efficiently.

According to the platform’s published strategy, the company will focus on three key principles – AI Blocks, Product Power-ups, and a Digital Workforce. Its aims are to “accelerate its vision to democratise the power of software.” By making its software more accessible and usable for its users, monday.com hopes to address the challenges encountered by businesses and work forces in teams of all sizes, streamline workflows and increase productivity.

The latest AI strategies are designed to help small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) and mid-market companies grow and adapt quickly without the need to hire more staff. According to monday.com, AI will boost process times that are typically slowed by the scale of larger enterprises and Fortune 500 companies.

In line with monday.com’s stated goal to “democratise access to AI,” the platform’s approach is to be user-friendly, allowing any users regardless of technical knowledge to create, customise, and use AI tools in their workflows.

Daniel Lereya, Chief Product and Technology Officer at monday.com spoke about the company’s approach to making software accessible to everyone. “By embedding intelligence into the products our customers already know, use, and love, AI will accelerate our mission to democratise the power of software,” he said.

“With a majority of our customers in non-tech industries, they’re looking to us to lead them through the AI transformation. Our productisation of AI ensures that intelligence serves our customers and not the other way around.”

Of the three principles ‘AI Blocks’ are customisable AI tools that can be added to existing workflows, regardless of technical knowledge. The AI Blocks feature capabilities like “Categorise” and “Extract,’ letting users analyse data, and recognise patterns in a few clicks.

The second principle, ‘Product Power-ups,’ refers to the integration of AI features directly into monday.com’s existing suite of products. This is designed to help the company’s customers address challenges in areas like CRM data automation, resource management, predictive risk management, and real-time service ticket resolution. The features could help teams make quicker, more informed decisions, streamline workflows and increase efficiency.

Finally, ‘Digital Workforce’ is a collection of AI agents that operate to support users and customers. Digital Workforce is can handle specific tasks that are automatable, including project risk analysis, the identification of ongoing customer service issues, and helping move delayed sales deals forward.

monday.com is planning the launch of ‘monday Expert’ in March, its first AI agent that’s designed to support the onboarding of new users, and perform some tasks on behalf of users.

The company claims its AI capabilities have had a notable effect, with reports of monday.com users performing around 10 million AI-driven actions in 2024. The numbers of AI use instances nearly tripled each quarter of 2024, indicating a rapid rise in the use of AI in the CRM platform.

(Image: “Monday – Back to work!” by tinto is licensed under CC BY 2.0.)

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[paramseebat]

Business Operation Plan

1. Business Overview

Business Name: A1 Tutoring

Location: Brampton, Ontario

Services: Online and one-on-one tutoring in Mathematics and Science

Delivery Mode: In-person and online sessions

Target Market: Students from Grade 5 to high school

Operating Hours: Monday to Friday, 4 PM - 9 PM

2. Business Structure

    •    Sole proprietorship.

    •    Operated by the business owner with potential part-time tutors

 

3. Services Offered

    •    Mathematics Tutoring: Covering elementary to high school curriculum, including advanced topics

    •    Science Tutoring: Physics, Chemistry, and Biology

    •    Exam Preparation: Assistance with standardized tests and school exams

    •    Homework Help: Personalized support for assignments and projects

    •    Online Tutoring: Virtual one-on-one or small group sessions

4. Operational Workflow

Client Acquisition and Scheduling

    1    Marketing through social media, website, and local advertisements

    2    Inquiry handling via phone, email, or website

    3    Initial assessment of student needs

    4    Session scheduling based on student availability and tutor workload

Session Execution

    1    Curriculum planning tailored to student requirements

    2    Conducting tutoring sessions (in-person or online)

    3    Regular progress assessment and feedback to parents/students

    4    Homework assignments and practice tests

Follow-up and Improvement

    1    Monitoring student progress through periodic assessments

    2    Adjusting teaching strategies as needed

    3    Collecting and analyzing feedback for continuous improvement

    4    Offering additional support as necessary

5. Facility and Equipment

    •    In-person Tutoring: Local Library with private room.

    •    Online Tutoring: Reliable internet, webcam, microphone, and digital whiteboard

    •    Study Materials: Textbooks, worksheets, past exams, and online resources

6. Staffing and Roles

    •    Owner/Tutor: Responsible for teaching, scheduling, marketing, and administration

•    Administrative Assistant: Manages inquiries, payments, and scheduling

7. Marketing Strategy

    •    Online Presence: Business advertisements , social media.

    •    Word-of-Mouth: Referrals from satisfied students and parents

    •    Local Advertising: Flyers, school partnerships, and community engagement

    •    Promotions: First free session, discounts for referrals

8. Financial Plan

Revenue Model

    •    Hourly rates for tutoring services.

    •    Subscription packages for multiple sessions.

Expenses

    •    Utilities and internet cost

    •    Marketing and advertising expenses

    •    Software subscriptions for online tutoring

Break-even Analysis

    •    Estimating minimum number of students required to cover costs and generate profit

9. Risk Management

    •    Competition: Differentiation through personalized learning plans and progress tracking

    •    Student Retention: Providing high-quality tutoring and regular feedback

    •    Technology Issues: Backup systems for online sessions

    •    Regulatory Compliance: Ensuring adherence to business and educational regulations

10. Growth Plan

    •    Expanding service offerings (e.g., additional subjects, test prep courses)

    •    Hiring more tutors to accommodate growing demand

    •    Establishing partnerships with local schools and educational organizations

    •    Exploring franchising or expansion to new locations

11. Government Resources

    •    Canada Business Network: Provides support and guidance for small businesses, including funding opportunities and legal requirements.

    •    Ontario Small Business Enterprise Centres: Offers free business consultations, training workshops, and financial assistance programs.

    •    Canada Revenue Agency (CRA): Provides information on business registration, tax obligations, and financial record-keeping.

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Companies looking for an efficient CRM solution can rely on Monday.com’s adaptable platform. It enables businesses to build systems that enhance customer interactions, streamline sales, and foster teamwork. Partnering with Monday.com ensures CRM solutions are uniquely designed to support business success.

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The Best Monday.com Alternative for Teams

In the world of project management tools, Monday.com is often recognized for its sleek design and organizational features. However, as businesses grow and require more flexibility, scalability, and security, many teams are exploring Monday.com alternatives that better suit their needs. One standout option is Troop Messenger, an all-in-one collaboration platform that doubles as a robust Monday.com alternative while offering a host of unique features.

If you're looking for a Monday.com alternative that combines task management, communication, and security, Troop Messenger is the ultimate solution. Let’s dive into why Troop Messenger is the perfect choice for teams of all sizes.

What is Troop Messenger?

Troop Messenger is a team collaboration and project management software designed to streamline workflows, enhance communication, and improve productivity. While it is widely recognized as a leading team chat tool, Troop Messenger also excels in organizing and managing tasks, making it a viable competitor to platforms like Monday.com. Whether you’re a small business, a growing startup, or an enterprise, Troop Messenger offers everything you need in one place.

Why Troop Messenger is the Best Monday.com Alternative

1. Advanced Task Management

Troop Messenger goes beyond traditional chat platforms by integrating task and project management tools. Teams can create, assign, and track tasks in real time, ensuring that everyone stays on the same page. This makes it a powerful Monday.com alternative for businesses looking to combine collaboration and task organization in one tool.

2. Simplified Communication

Unlike Monday.com, which focuses primarily on project management, Troop Messenger excels in communication. It integrates instant messaging, voice and video calls, and group chats, ensuring that teams can collaborate effortlessly while managing their projects.

3. Affordable and Transparent Pricing

One of the biggest concerns about Monday.com is its pricing. Many users wonder, “Is Monday.com free?” While Monday.com does offer a free version, its features are often limited, and scaling up can be expensive for larger teams. Troop Messenger, on the other hand, provides cost-effective plans with no hidden costs. Its affordability makes it a great Monday alternative for businesses of all sizes.

4. On-Premise Hosting for Added Security

For businesses that prioritize data security, Troop Messenger offers an on-premise hosting option, giving companies complete control over their data. This feature makes Troop Messenger a standout Monday.com alternative, particularly for industries like finance, defense, and government organizations.

5. All-in-One Platform

Troop Messenger combines project management with communication, file sharing, remote access, and API integrations. While Monday.com is primarily focused on task tracking, Troop Messenger offers a more holistic approach, ensuring teams have everything they need to work efficiently.

Comparing Monday.com Pricing with Troop Messenger

If you’ve ever searched for Monday.com pricing, you’ll know it offers tiered plans that can become expensive as your team grows. Troop Messenger’s pricing, on the other hand, is flexible and tailored to suit businesses of all sizes. You get access to premium features without breaking the bank, making it a cost-effective Monday.com alternative.

Who Should Use Troop Messenger?

Troop Messenger is ideal for teams across various industries, including:

Small Businesses: Affordable plans and easy-to-use features make it perfect for startups and small businesses.

Enterprises: With scalable options and enhanced security, Troop Messenger is suitable for large organizations.

Remote Teams: Real-time collaboration tools ensure remote teams stay connected and productive.

Why Choose Troop Messenger Over Monday.com?

If you’re exploring Monday alternatives, Troop Messenger offers a unique combination of affordability, security, and functionality. While Monday.com is an excellent tool for project management, Troop Messenger goes further by integrating advanced communication and collaboration features.

Whether you're managing tasks, hosting team meetings, or sharing files, Troop Messenger provides a unified platform to enhance productivity.

Troop Messenger isn’t just a Monday.com alternative; it’s a game-changing solution for modern teams. If you’re looking to combine task management with seamless communication, Troop Messenger is the perfect choice for your business.

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A no-code application that manages everything everywhere-HOICKO

 Remote work has highlighted an issue in the project management software. While a lot is happening, what is happening?

Trello is stacked with cards. JIRA has a tonne of problems. HOICKO the sight to the future. Monday is a beautiful day. The Asana flying unicorns A group of experienced project managers maintains each MS Project license.

Most of the technologies come within the project management and task tracking categories as a whole. The primary software support frequently decides on the best strategy and/or tool. These are the people who make the decisions that frequently affect how the company runs as a whole.

Do you want to manage your team with the best project management software?

The top project management software in India may provide you with a wealth of opportunities. So I suppose you're in the proper place.

Why is Hoicko.com the best option for every company?

Hoicko is comprehensive system software that enables teams to manage, track, and coordinate their projects with ease. With this no-code app, businesses may replace their current work administration techniques, such as Google Sheets and Excel, with a mobile and web-based job management solution. Hoicko acts as a safeguard that improves team collaboration on a single platform. It centralizes and plans projects from start to finish As a result, it serves as an on-demand software platform to assist businesses in efficiently planning and managing their work.

It allows users to create their views. With the best data management software, you can visualise your data. Hoicko is not industry-specific; thus, any business can build it.  Additionally, it offers pre-defined templates. It is a tool for project management. Both individuals and teams can utilise this to break up difficult jobs into doable ones.

The attributes of a no-code app are:

Automation: Utilising technology allows for the creation and delivery of goods and services with a minimum of human participation. Tasks that were formerly carried out by people can now be completed more quickly, consistently, and accurately thanks to automation. The manufacturing, transportation, defence, operational, and information technology sectors all use automation. Three different types of automation are provided by Hoicko.com: normal automation, recurring automation, and date automation. You can automate practically anything on the best project management application by simply clicking a few buttons. By enabling automation, you can easily and without coding design the ideal workflow for any team. Automation facilitates time-consuming tasks while maintaining a regular workflow.

Team management: Hoicko offers a practical and efficient solution that makes managing a team simpler. Problem-solving can be challenging when you work alone; as a result, having a team can make the process easier. The most effective team management tools, communication, and confidence among its members enable them to distribute responsibilities more successfully. When the right tasks are assigned to the right individuals based on their skills, time may be saved and productivity can be increased, allowing them to do more.

Deadline Reminders: Meeting deadlines is one of many important variables that go into a project's success. Even the concept of a "deadline" can create anxiety and a sense of urgency to complete tasks swiftly. However, this does not have to be the case. Time management is essential since it has an impact on the entire team if one member is running behind. To help with effective work management in India, HOICKO may send notifications and remind you of upcoming deadlines. To ensure that objectives are accomplished, it is sage to break them down into smaller tasks and assign them based on worker performance.

 Visualisation of data: Your data can be seen from several angles by using this platform. While working on a task, you can switch between the table view and any other view to gain more information. You can change your data into a KANBAN view, form, table, or calendar view as needed for a fresh take on the current work. It is possible to create a presentation that is tailored to the data by employing sorting, grouping, and filtration techniques.

Chats: This makes it simple for you to communicate with other people, including other team members. Calling is a possibility in this situation. It will be simple for you to update your buddy if you call them. Board chat provides a clear, simple user experience to make speaking comfortable and easy for everyone to use. We can talk to our team about the entire project and assignment. The chat feature on Hoicko, which uses the best project management software, enhances communication and speeds up work.

Hoicko.com is the best project management platform for you.

We appreciate that the best project management tool in India offers a free trial to help you decide. If you are still unsure or having trouble deciding for any other reason, sign up for a free trial at Hoicko.com to explore what it has to offer.

Sign up for our app at www.app.hoicko.com for more in-depth information.

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