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Running an agency is mostly an operations problem disguised as a creative one. Margins live or die in the gap between billed hours and actual hours, between the project plan and what the team really delivered, between the deal sales closed and the engagement delivery has to make profitable. The Monton blog exists to close those gaps with practical playbooks, real numbers, and tactics that work in agencies you'd recognize — not in a textbook.
Whether you run a 5-person creative shop, a 50-person software firm, or an accounting practice scaling through tax season, you'll find articles here that go beyond surface-level advice. Each post is written by someone who has run agency operations or talked to dozens of leaders who do, with concrete examples, benchmarks worth comparing yourself against, and frameworks you can apply to your team this week.
Articles are grouped by topic so you can go deep on what matters today. Profitability covers margin analysis, pricing, and revenue leak. Operations covers staffing, utilization, and process. Productivity covers focus, time tracking, and tooling. Pricing and software comparison guides help you make calmer purchasing decisions. Free resources gather the calculators and templates worth bookmarking. Pick a category in the sidebar to filter, or scroll the latest articles below.
Our top picks for agency leaders
Discover the best free invoice generators and downloadable document templates for freelancers, agencies, and small businesses in 2026.
Miguel Carruego
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A comprehensive comparison of the top agency management tools. Find out which software fits your agency's needs for project management, profitability tracking, and resource planning.
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Build a project schedule template that boosts productivity and keeps delivery on track. Learn the key elements, the steps to design it, and how to adapt it to any project.
Master the Risk Breakdown Structure to identify, analyze, and manage project risks effectively. Learn its components, how to build one, and the best practices that protect delivery.
Learn how to build accurate project budgets, choose the right pricing model, and track costs in real time. A practical guide to turning every project into a profitable one.
Learn how to manage distributed agency teams effectively. From async communication to visibility tools, discover strategies that keep remote teams productive, aligned, and profitable.
A practical comparison of Scrum and Kanban for agency teams. Understand the key differences, strengths, and ideal use cases to choose the right methodology for your projects.
Learn how to organize, prioritize, and track tasks effectively across your agency. Discover frameworks, delegation strategies, and tools that connect task execution to project profitability.
Miguel Carruego
CPO
Nahuel Silva Dassis
CEO
Santiago Valls
CTO
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Build a project schedule template that boosts productivity and keeps delivery on track. Learn the key elements, the steps to design it, and how to adapt it to any project.
Master the Risk Breakdown Structure to identify, analyze, and manage project risks effectively. Learn its components, how to build one, and the best practices that protect delivery.
Learn how to build accurate project budgets, choose the right pricing model, and track costs in real time. A practical guide to turning every project into a profitable one.
Learn how to manage distributed agency teams effectively. From async communication to visibility tools, discover strategies that keep remote teams productive, aligned, and profitable.
A practical comparison of Scrum and Kanban for agency teams. Understand the key differences, strengths, and ideal use cases to choose the right methodology for your projects.
Learn how to organize, prioritize, and track tasks effectively across your agency. Discover frameworks, delegation strategies, and tools that connect task execution to project profitability.
Learn how to identify, map, and automate repetitive workflows in your agency. Free your team from manual busywork so they can focus on creative, billable work that drives growth.
Discover the best free invoice generators and downloadable document templates for freelancers, agencies, and small businesses in 2026.
The best free expense trackers and financial management tools to help freelancers, agencies, and small businesses take control of their finances in 2026.
The best free templates and tools for managing proposals, tracking sales pipelines, and organizing leads — plus productivity platforms to tie it all together.
A comprehensive comparison of the top agency management tools. Find out which software fits your agency's needs for project management, profitability tracking, and resource planning.
A clear breakdown of agency software pricing — per-seat costs, hidden fees, real price ranges by agency size, and an ROI formula to evaluate any tool before you buy.
Learn the key metrics that drive agency profitability and discover how the right software can turn data into actionable insights for better margins.
Master capacity planning and resource allocation. Learn frameworks and best practices to optimize your team's utilization without burning them out.
Discover why time tracking fails at most agencies and learn practical strategies to get accurate data without micromanaging your creative team.
Learn how agencies use Kanban boards to manage multiple client projects simultaneously — with the right column structure, WIP limits, and metrics to keep delivery predictable.
Master the fundamentals of project management. Learn definitions, methodologies, and proven practices to deliver projects on time, on budget, and with quality.
Understand the phases of business growth and discover proven strategies to scale your company sustainably. From organic growth to strategic acquisitions.
Learn effective client management strategies and discover how to track client relationships, communications, and satisfaction for long-term success.
Learn how to build and manage a sales pipeline that works for agencies — with the right stages, metrics, and connection to your delivery capacity.
Master resource allocation for successful project delivery. Learn how to identify, assign, and manage team resources, budgets, and equipment effectively.
Learn how to manage software licenses effectively. Ensure compliance, optimize costs, and avoid legal risks with proper license management practices.
Master project tracking with proven methods and tools. Learn how to monitor progress, identify risks, and keep projects on schedule and budget.
Master staff management for organizational success. Learn strategies for talent development, team coordination, and building high-performance cultures.
Find the right CRM for your marketing or creative agency. Compare tools designed for agency workflows and learn best practices for client relationship management.
Discover the best time control software for your team. Learn features to look for, implementation best practices, and how to balance tracking with team autonomy.
Absence management for agencies is a delivery problem, not just an HR process. Learn how to track leave, public holidays, sick days, and TOIL in a way that keeps project capacity accurate.
Discover the best productivity tools to boost your team's efficiency. Learn how to choose, implement, and get the most value from productivity software.
Master payment control and cash flow management for your agency. Learn the payment terms, invoicing practices, and systems that keep cash flowing consistently.
Pomodoro and GTD don't fix agency time problems. Learn why time management in agencies is an organisational design problem — and the operational frameworks that actually work.
Learn why resource planning fails in most agencies, what to look for in resource planning software, and how to allocate people across multiple client projects without over-committing anyone.
Learn how to make better business decisions using data. Understand key metrics, implement analytics, and build a data-driven culture in your organization.
Stop managing your agency with last month's data. Learn which metrics are worth tracking in real time, how to build a data-driven culture, and the common mistakes that make analytics useless.
Learn how to analyse agency profitability at the project, client, and service level — and identify the leaks that are silently eroding your margins.
Navigate the agency software landscape. Learn what to look for in agency management tools, common mistakes to avoid, and how to build an effective tech stack.
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