BigTime: Professional Services Automation-Professional Services Automation

Example

BigTime's project oversight capabilities enable users to maintain control over their projects by offering tools for budget management, performance monitoring, and resource allocation. For instance, a project manager can set budget thresholds and receive alerts if these are exceeded, helping prevent cost overruns.

Scenario

A design agency uses BigTime to manage a complex client project involving multiple team members and subcontractors. By leveraging project oversight features, the manager ensures the project stays within budget and on schedule, while also adjusting resources dynamically based on project needs.

Example

The platform provides a unified view of personnel and resources, making it easy to schedule and allocate based on availability, skill sets, and project demands. An engineering firm might use BigTime to optimize the allocation of engineers across various ongoing projects, ensuring optimal utilization of skills and reducing downtime.

Scenario

An IT service provider uses BigTime for strategic planning of resource allocation. The drag and drop functionality allows for easy scheduling adjustments when unexpected project changes occur, ensuring that the right resources are available when needed.

Example

BigTime integrates invoicing with operational processes to streamline the payment cycle. This function supports custom invoice creation, integrates with accounting software like QuickBooks, and offers a client portal for easy payment processing.

Scenario

A marketing firm uses BigTime to generate detailed invoices that reflect the time spent on different campaigns and tasks. The invoices are directly linked to the tracked time and expenses, ensuring accuracy and transparency, which helps speed up client approvals and payments.