The Work Management Platform for SMEs
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The Work Management Platform for SMEs

Against these challenges, SMEs need a work management platform that is robust, secure, and easy to use. Gridfox is the perfect solution, offering a wide range of features that help SMEs run their operations smoothly and efficiently. This article runs through just a few features which show why Gridfox is the ideal tool for your business.

27 Feb 2024
Spreadsheets in SMEs: Assessing the risks
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Spreadsheets in SMEs: Assessing the risks

Drawing on our survey of 500 SME decision makers across multiple industries, this article shows why now might be the best time to transition from spreadsheets to a more secure, scalable alternative.

26 Jun 2023
How to Prioritise Tasks and Save Time with the Eisenhower Matrix
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How to Prioritise Tasks and Save Time with the Eisenhower Matrix

It can be difficult for SMEs to manage daily tasks effectively without a proper time management strategy. The Eisenhower Matrix offers a simple and effective way to prioritise everyday tasks and save time. Here's how you can use it with Gridfox.

16 May 2023
Why Spreadsheets Are Ill-Suited for Scaling SMEs: Understanding the Risks
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Why Spreadsheets Are Ill-Suited for Scaling SMEs: Understanding the Risks

Learn why spreadsheets may be insufficient for scaling SMEs, including limited functionality and increased risk of errors and security breaches.

31 Mar 2023
Streamline your View Creation Process with Gridfox
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Streamline your View Creation Process with Gridfox

With our latest release, we are simplifying the View creation process by replacing the various View options in the left-hand sidebar with a single “Add View” button.

16 Mar 2023
Introducing Profile Photos: Add a Personal Touch to Your Gridfox Projects
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Introducing Profile Photos: Add a Personal Touch to Your Gridfox Projects

Find out about our latest feature — Profile Photos! With this new feature, you can add a personal touch to your work management by displaying Profile Photos throughout Gridfox.

28 Feb 2023
Gridfox: The Work Platform for SMEs
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Gridfox: The Work Platform for SMEs

SMEs need a work management platform that is robust, secure, and easy to use. Gridfox is the perfect solution, offering a wide range of features that help SMEs run their operations smoothly and efficiently. Here we run through a few features which show why Gridfox is the ideal tool for your business

22 Feb 2023
4 ways to prepare your SME for success in 2023
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4 ways to prepare your SME for success in 2023

This article explores some of the ways that SMEs can prepare for 2023 by embracing digitalisation and the benefits that come with this approach.

13 Feb 2023
Take care of task management in HR with this online tool
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Take care of task management in HR with this online tool

Using Gridfdox, users can stay organized and easily manage employee records, schedule interviews, and track benefits with just a few clicks. This article will show you what Gridfox can offer to help your HR teams comfortably take care of their tasks.

20 Dec 2022
4 ways that marketing teams can benefit from a 100 day plan
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4 ways that marketing teams can benefit from a 100 day plan

Find out what a 100 day plan is and how marketing teams can benefit from using this plan with the help of Gridfox's 100 day marketing template.

14 Dec 2022
Navigate Gridfox faster with these useful keyboard shortcuts
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Navigate Gridfox faster with these useful keyboard shortcuts

People say there are no shortcuts in life. However, at Gridfox we have plenty! Here’s some useful keyboard shortcuts that you can use to make your Gridfox experience just that bit nicer.

07 Dec 2022
3 Reasons Why Your HR Department Needs This Online Tool
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3 Reasons Why Your HR Department Needs This Online Tool

Here’s a few reasons why Gridfox is the ideal alternative to spreadsheets when it comes to managing personal data, tasks and all the other daily responsibilities of HR teams.

16 Nov 2022
3 Essential HR Templates for Task Management
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3 Essential HR Templates for Task Management

This article will cover three Gridfox templates that are essential for managing your HR tasks and responsibilities. Covering areas of recruitment, training and onboarding, these templates provide a perfect foundation for HR task management.

07 Nov 2022
Why Spreadsheets Are Risky Business for HR Teams
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Why Spreadsheets Are Risky Business for HR Teams

Many organisations are still dependent on spreadsheets to track and maintain their HR operations. However, over time spreadsheets can cause unnecessary errors and confusion that can halt smooth operations. This article looks at a few reasons why spreadsheets need offboarding from your HR teams.

31 Oct 2022
The Ultimate Calendar Tool for Task Management
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The Ultimate Calendar Tool for Task Management

Gridfox Calendar Views are an essential part of any Project. They show you when events are taking place, when deadlines are coming and when projects are nearing completion. This article helps you get the most out of Gridfox Calendar, be it for task management, project management or anything in between.

12 Oct 2022
The Secret Tool for Project Management Success
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The Secret Tool for Project Management Success

Gridfox continues to offer a lifeline to businesses looking to plug their project management skills gap. Find out more about how are easy-to-use solution can help you power up your project management talent.

28 Sep 2022
Project Success: How the Right Project Management Tools ​Can Help
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Project Success: How the Right Project Management Tools ​Can Help

This article diagnoses some of the common resource challenges that are faced by Project teams as well as showing how Gridfox can help address these issues.

14 Sep 2022
How to Win at Task Management
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How to Win at Task Management

This article will tell you everything you need to know about task management; how it compares with project management, why it’s important to your team and how Gridfox can help you reap the many benefits of effective task management.

31 Aug 2022
How to Solve These 5 Common Project Management Challenges
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How to Solve These 5 Common Project Management Challenges

Project management is littered with challenges at every step of the way. Here, we examine 5 of the main challenges that Project Teams face and how Gridfox can help overcome them.

10 Aug 2022
How to Perfectly Plan Your Content with Gridfox
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How to Perfectly Plan Your Content with Gridfox

With reference to our Content Calendar template, this article will show how Gridfox can help you plan content consistently.

08 Jul 2022
Measuring Progress for Marketing Campaign Success
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Measuring Progress for Marketing Campaign Success

Any good campaign is based on objectives and goals that want to be achieved. This article looks at some Gridfox Views that can help Marketing teams succeed in these campaigns.

22 Jun 2022
Improve Visibility with Free Read-Only User Groups
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Improve Visibility with Free Read-Only User Groups

All Gridfox users are now allocated a free number of read-only users per account. Organising your users this way optimises the visibility of your project data and lowers the risk of errors because only the right people can access your data. This article examines what makes Read-only users so valuable.

16 Jun 2022
5 challenges facing SMEs (and how Gridfox can solve them)
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5 challenges facing SMEs (and how Gridfox can solve them)

SMEs continue to face challenges after the pandemic. In this article, we look at some of the main challenges faced by SMEs today and how they can overcome them (with a little help from Gridfox).

15 Jun 2022
Enabling Efficiency With Gridfox's Marketing Templates
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Enabling Efficiency With Gridfox's Marketing Templates

Gridfox templates can help you get started on those marketing projects quickly and easily. Here we look at a few essential templates for getting started with your marketing projects.

08 Jun 2022
Edit with Ease using Gridfox Inline Edit
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Edit with Ease using Gridfox Inline Edit

Gridfox's Inline Edit feature allows rapid editing of individual Fields in a Table. Here we explore why this is such a great tool for teams looking for efficient and effective operations.

30 May 2022
5 lessons foxes can teach us about business growth
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5 lessons foxes can teach us about business growth

Foxes are more than just the cunning creatures they are portrayed to be. Their qualities are actually really admirable, and we can learn from them both as individuals and as professionals. In this article we look at 5 lessons that foxes can teach us about growing a business.

26 May 2022
Gather Information Quickly with Forms
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Gather Information Quickly with Forms

Gridfox Forms let you collect information from anyone with a custom form that integrates directly with your projects. Read on to find out more about this fab feature!

19 May 2022
How to Unite Product and Marketing Teams
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How to Unite Product and Marketing Teams

Sharing internal knowledge and information can benefit both product and marketing teams, who are always likely to learn valuable lessons from each other. Here we look at a few ways that you can unite your product and marketing teams.

20 Apr 2022
5 Templates to Boost Your HR Department
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5 Templates to Boost Your HR Department

Gridfox offers HR departments effective ways to manage their data and ensures that all processes are seamlessly integrated into company operations. Don't know where to begin? Don't worry. This article discusses five Gridfox templates that can assist you in managing key HR processes.

13 Apr 2022
Ensuring Transparency and Communication in Your Marketing Teams
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Ensuring Transparency and Communication in Your Marketing Teams

Gridfox is a platform that helps marketing managers manage their teams. A few key characteristics of Gridfox features and the most successful marketing teams include visibility, transparency, and agility. We examine here why Gridfox is the ideal tool for marketing teams.

31 Mar 2022
The Secret Weapon for Effective Research Planning
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The Secret Weapon for Effective Research Planning

Gridfox makes it possible for anyone to build powerful applications that have the potential to enhance their research process. Find out why Gridfox makes the perfect tool for concept research planning.

17 Mar 2022
How to Help Remote Teams Communicate Effectively
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How to Help Remote Teams Communicate Effectively

Communication doesn’t just come in the form of video calling software and virtual meetings. It’s also nurtured through visibility, accessibility and security. Here we cover some of the main features of successful remote communication and show why Gridfox is the perfect tool to achieve this.

10 Mar 2022
Spending Wisely: How SMEs can future-proof their tech investments
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Spending Wisely: How SMEs can future-proof their tech investments

This article evaluates the current state of SME spending, with reference to findings from our whitepaper, and outlines some of the traits to look for that will help SMEs to “future-proof” their investments.

24 Feb 2022
How Gridfox Helps Managers Lead Teams
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How Gridfox Helps Managers Lead Teams

Managers need software that helps them retain smooth operations while working on new challenges. Something that has all the required functionality while being flexible enough to account for different leadership styles. Gridfox is here to give a helping hand. 👋

16 Feb 2022
Building an Effective Project Management Tool With Gridfox
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Building an Effective Project Management Tool With Gridfox

Less than half of all companies use project management software, while the rest rely on spreadsheets or scrappy task lists. Using Gridfox, you can track the progress of your project and analyse important data. Read on to learn how to build an effective project management tool…

09 Feb 2022
What Meerkats Can Teach Us About Teamwork and Unity
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What Meerkats Can Teach Us About Teamwork and Unity

Small, but mighty, the humble meerkat can teach us a lot about working in unison. Though our pint-sized pals do not possess those immediately impressive physical qualities, they do have a knack for helping each other out — not just surviving, but thriving. Read on to find out some of the valuable lessons you and your team can learn from meerkats.

04 Feb 2022
Using Boards to Get Maximum Visibility of Your Data
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Using Boards to Get Maximum Visibility of Your Data

Never underestimate your brain’s power; research from MIT has shown that the human brain can process an image in just 13 milliseconds! 🧠 But how do we harness this ability and translate it into business value? Finding the right tools to visualise your data is a good start. With Gridfox's Boards feature, businesses can quickly get an overview of their data in order to make informed decisions.

26 Jan 2022
4 Gridfox Templates to Power Your Marketing Teams
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4 Gridfox Templates to Power Your Marketing Teams

By offering powerful and innovative ways to manage your data, Gridfox makes sure all your marketing campaign needs are met. Not sure where to start? Fear not. This article gives you the leg-up to successfully manage all marketing projects — from initial start to finish.

19 Jan 2022
4 Signs That Communication Between Teams Is Breaking Down
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4 Signs That Communication Between Teams Is Breaking Down

Even in today’s ever connected world, breakdowns in communication still occur. A lack of communication brings with it distrust, disillusionment and a disregard for success. Identifying the warning signs is the first step to reconnecting teams and ensuring streamlined operations in the future. In our latest insight, we look at four of the main signifiers of a breakdown in communication between teams.

05 Nov 2021
How Might Remote Teams Improve Communication and Collaboration?
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How Might Remote Teams Improve Communication and Collaboration?

With the events of the past year putting a halt to most in-person operations, the number of businesses who are adopting remote working has increased significantly. This transition raises new questions for businesses; how will these teams be managed? How will they communicate? What can we do to maintain collaboration and innovation? Our latest insight discusses some of the ways in which businesses can stay connected in this new remote workplace.

22 Oct 2021
The future is bespoke: SMEs are beginning to realise the value of customisation
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The future is bespoke: SMEs are beginning to realise the value of customisation

Our recent whitepaper surveyed 500 SME executives to find out their main insights today and moving forward. With reference to our findings, this article looks at the growing popularity of custom software solutions and considers why SMEs are finally realising the potential of bespoke software.

11 Oct 2021
Automate Your Operations with Workflows
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Automate Your Operations with Workflows

Automation technology enables users to carry out everyday office tasks more quickly and effectively. Those businesses who are looking to speed up their processes are sure to benefit from Gridfox's workflows feature, which gives users real-time notifications as their projects develop.

30 Sep 2021
Citizen Developers and The Rise of No-Code Tools
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Citizen Developers and The Rise of No-Code Tools

Recent findings from Gartner suggest that 80% of technology products and services will be built by non-technology professions by 2024. In our latest insight we look at some of the reasons behind this forecast, particularly, exploring no-code as it widens the talent pool in digital business.

17 Sep 2021
Visualising Your Project Data With Dashboards
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Visualising Your Project Data With Dashboards

In a world of big data and analytics, data visualisation is essential. For those businesses looking to get a high level overview of their data for effective decision-making, Gridfox’s dashboard feature provides the perfect solution.

03 Sep 2021
Playing With Fire: Why SMEs Continue to Use Spreadsheets
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Playing With Fire: Why SMEs Continue to Use Spreadsheets

While spreadsheets are a necessity for many SMEs, they continue to pose a threat to operations and security.Drawing on our survey of 500 SME decision makers across multiple industries, this article shows why now is the best time to transition to a more secure, scalable alternative.

18 Aug 2021
Explorer: Create Relationships Between Data to Gain Maximum Visibility and Oversight
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Explorer: Create Relationships Between Data to Gain Maximum Visibility and Oversight

Explorer is an essential component of Gridfox’s. With the ability to link tables, you can quickly connect records with one another and get a more useful representation of your data.Read our latest insight to find out how you can create powerful data relationships quickly and effectively using Gridfox.

11 Aug 2021
No-code Tools for Education
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No-code Tools for Education

No-code tools have uses across many industries, but perhaps none are as timely as in education —  a sector where staff are weighed down by massive workloads and outdated admin processes. This article not only looks at some of the problems facing the sector, but will also explain how no-code platforms can offer a useful solution by automating core office processes.

06 Aug 2021
How to Use Screen Builder to Create the Fields You Need
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How to Use Screen Builder to Create the Fields You Need

With the screen builder, you can begin managing projects and improving collaboration across teams. Add fields such as lists, URLS, check boxes and formulas to begin tracking the information that you want to see.

05 Jul 2021
Choosing the Right Tools to Help Teams Stay Connected
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Choosing the Right Tools to Help Teams Stay Connected

Over the past year, many small businesses have been forced to try and make their existing applications work in a distributed environment. But what tools are best suited to helping your teams stay connected? Off-the-shelf? Spreadsheets? We weigh in.

28 Jun 2021
Campaign management made easy: How a Marketing Director uses Gridfox
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Campaign management made easy: How a Marketing Director uses Gridfox

For part-time marketing director, Tamsin Fielden, Gridfox has improved collaboration and communication throughout her client teams. Find out more in our latest client story.

18 Jun 2021
5 Spreadsheet Disasters That Prove Their Risk
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5 Spreadsheet Disasters That Prove Their Risk

From their inception in 1979 , electronic spreadsheets have been an integral part of business processes across the world. But with such a dependence on these tools, businesses leave themselves exposed to the potential risks that accompany them. To emphasise the risks behind this software, we look at 5 catastrophic incidents in their history.

10 Jun 2021
No-Code & Low-Code: An Introduction
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No-Code & Low-Code: An Introduction

One of the biggest challenges for businesses today is balancing the need for accelerated digital transformation with finite budgets and time plus a major software development skills gap.

26 Sep 2020
Use Cases for No-Code Tools
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Use Cases for No-Code Tools

No-code platforms empower individuals to become developers by enabling people to rapidly build applications without the need for coding. Here are some examples of uses cases to demonstrate where your business could benefit from no-code.

05 Sep 2020
Why & When to Use No-Code Tools
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Why & When to Use No-Code Tools

No code delivers similar benefits to any digitisation project, but faster. This article looks at contexts where no-code tools can help businesses succeed.

31 Aug 2020
Key Considerations for Implementing No-Code Tools
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Key Considerations for Implementing No-Code Tools

In choosing a low or no-code solution to solve a process challenge, there are a few factors you should first consider. This article covers these considerations in more detail.

24 Aug 2020