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Blog · Oct 30, 2026

What is a deadline? How to set and meet realistic deadlines

Why six hours of work can take several days—and how to build a schedule around availability, review, and revisions. With a practical if.team walkthrough.

Vladyslav Chesnokov

4 19 min read

BlogOct 29, 2026

ERP systems explained—what they do and when your business needs one

See how ERP connects sales, delivery, and finances, with a worked example and a practical walkthrough in if.team.

Vladyslav Chesnokov 1 21 min read

BlogOct 28, 2026

Project time tracking — how to track team hours and costs

A practical guide to recording project hours, understanding overruns, and calculating team costs, with a worked example and a walkthrough in if.team.

Vladyslav Chesnokov 3 24 min read

Lead card in the if.team CRM on a laptop screen

BlogOct 20, 2026

What Is a CRM System and How Do You Use It to Manage Customer Relationships?

Learn what a CRM system is, how it works from first inquiry to outcome, and which features matter day to day. Compare CRM with spreadsheets, task managers, and ERP, and see how to choose a CRM and manage clients in if.team.

Vladyslav Chesnokov 21 28 min read

Abstract blue collage illustrating a project dashboard

BlogOct 13, 2026

What Is a Project Dashboard? Metrics, Example and Setup

Learn what a project dashboard is and how it differs from a report, a spreadsheet, or a Kanban board. See how to choose project metrics, structure the dashboard, and use it in meetings, with a website launch example and setup steps in if.team.

Vladyslav Chesnokov 14 25 min read

Business proposal editing form in if.team on a laptop screen

BlogOct 6, 2026

How to Write a Business Proposal: Examples and a Template

Learn how to write a business proposal: what to clarify first, which sections to include, and how to present price, timeline, and terms. Includes two examples — for services and installation work — a reusable template, sample emails, and steps in if.team.

Vladyslav Chesnokov 197 31 min read

Task card in if.team: creator, responsibles, deadline, time, description and comments

BlogSep 20, 2026

How to assign tasks to your team: from briefing to tracking completion

We break down how to assign tasks so they actually get done: what a brief must contain, how to word the result and the deadline, who takes ownership and how to check completion. With an example, an acceptance checklist and a template for running the task in if.team from start to finish.

Vladyslav Chesnokov 28 36 min read

P&L report in if.team with revenue, service costs and gross profit by month

BlogSep 19, 2026

Profit and Loss Statement (P&L): What It Is, How to Prepare and Analyze It

We explain what a profit and loss statement is, how it differs from Cash Flow, and why profit is not the same as the cash left in your account. We break down the P&L structure from revenue to net profit, walk through a calculation for a service company and show how to build your first report.

Vladyslav Chesnokov 49 30 min read

BlogMar 2, 2026

What Is a KPI in Simple Terms: Examples, Formulas and How to Measure It

A KPI is a number that shows whether you are moving toward a goal and tells you what to do next. Ten KPIs for project-based teams with formulas, a filled-in KPI passport and a worked example of a design studio.

Vladyslav Chesnokov 185 22 min read

BlogFeb 17, 2026

What a Bottleneck Is in Business and How to Identify It

A bottleneck in business is the point where a process actually slows down. Not formally, but in reality. This is where tasks pile up, waiting time increases, and the entire system starts working more slowly than it could. It can be a specific person who physically cannot handle the workload. It…

Vladyslav Chesnokov 269 21 min read

BlogJan 2, 2026

RACI Matrix: Simple Explanation, How It Works, and Use Cases

The RACI matrix helps teams quickly agree on who does what in a project: who performs the work, who is accountable for the final result, who provides expertise, and who needs to receive updates. When these roles are defined upfront, it becomes easier to align decisions and coordinate actions.…

Vladyslav Chesnokov 319 18 min read

BlogNov 17, 2025

Gantt chart: what it is, why you need it, and how to build a simple working format

In this guide, we’ll break down what this format is, the types of Gantt charts, how to work with them, and how to build a simple online version. No fancy terms or unnecessary decoration. Only what helps you plan.

Vladyslav Chesnokov 274 15 min read

BlogOct 20, 2025

What is a Kanban board: a simple explanation of the system, method, and principles

One of the first and most effective such systems was kanban. This method combined simplicity and discipline. It doesn’t replace people or add unnecessary bureaucracy — it simply helps reveal what used to be hidden in the chaos of daily work.

Vladyslav Chesnokov 184 18 min read

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