Dara Fontein

Dara is a writer and content creator based in Vancouver, British Columbia. When not playing around with words, Dara can be found updating her cat's Instagram account, wandering the aisles of home decor stores, and not hiking.
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What is Project Portfolio Management?

If you’re a project manager who’s constantly juggling multiple projects, stakeholders, team members, and business goals, you know just how easy it is to get wrapped up in the smaller details of your day-to-day work. […]

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How to Effectively Manage Software Development Projects

Managing software development projects brings its own unique challenges. Here’s how project managers can get a handle on them.

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What Is Data Management? How Does It Work?

No matter what industry you’re in, every business engages in at least a little bit of data management. Here’s everything you need to know about this practice.

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6 of the Best Reporting Automation Tools

Some of the best reporting automation tools include Funnel, Tableau, Zoho Analytics, and Swydo. Here’s our breakdown of each one, how much they cost, and who they’re best suited for.

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Sales Reporting: What It Is and How To Do It

Sales teams need reports to know how their initiatives contribute to growing the company’s bottom line. Here’s how you can build the sales reports they need.

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The 7 Best Examples of Product Roadmap Software

Product roadmap software are designed to streamline your product management process. Here are some of the best.

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8 Essential Product Management Tools

The right product management tool can streamline software development, facilitate project management, and more. Here are eight of the best.

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The 8 Best Options for Task Automation Software

Automation is the best way to shrink your to-do list to something you can actually manage. Here are eight options for doing that across all kinds of workflows.

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The 5 Best Zendesk Alternatives

Zendesk not helping you feel Zen? Here are some of the best Zendesk alternatives on the market, from HubSpot to Zoho Desk and Help Scout.

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The 5 Best Slack Alternatives

Slack is a great chat app, but it’s not necessarily the right option for everyone. If you’re looking for a Slack alternative, here are some of your best options.

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How To Get Your Productivity Back With Time Blocking

Is your work day getting away from you? You can’t add more time to your day, but you can be more intentional about what you do with it. How? Time blocking.