WFH life has plenty of perks: sweatpants as professional attire, the ability to make lunch in your own kitchen, and you can’t beat the commute. But anyone in communications or marketing knows the struggles are just as real. Since this month often brings a fresh wave of back-to-it energy (and back-to-school chaos), it felt like the perfect time to share 10 work-from-home struggles every marketing pro can relate to.

Let’s be real: Budget planning is often overwhelming — especially when you’re balancing limited resources, big goals, and more ideas than time. We’ve outlined 10 smart planning tips that will help you determine exactly where to start, what you should prioritize, and how to get the job done without burning yourself  out. Budgeting shouldn’t just be about spending. It should be about strategizing.

Whether you’re a team of one or leading a crew, small shifts in mindset and method can breathe new life into your marketing. We’ve rounded up 10 practical, people-centered ways to shake things up based on what’s worked for us and for our clients during the last decade of doing this work.

With some intentional strategies and small mindset shifts, you can build rhythms and routines that support both your goals and your well-being. Here are 10 essential steps to help you find that balance and create space for what matters most—yourself. 

Today, we’re shifting focus to a challenge we see nonprofits face all the time: staying connected with your community, whether that’s your board, donors, or partners—without overwhelming them. Drawing from years of experience supporting clients, we’re sharing 10 practical strategies that help keep communication clear, purposeful, and aligned—without overwhelming the people who matter most to your mission.

In this blog, we’re sharing 10 things we’d never let our clients do: the red flags, risky habits, and hard no’s we’ve learned to steer clear of. Why? Because part of being a good partner means protecting your brand, even when that means saying “no” to things that might feel tempting but don’t actually serve you. Consider this our tough love list, built on a decade of experience, strategy, and care.