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What profit margin should your agency target?Insights

What profit margin should your agency target?

Agency advisors disagree on the "right" net margin. Here's what David C. Baker and the Agency Management Institute actually say - what "profit" really means once you've paid everyone (including yourself) and why your number swings.

14 Jun 20264 min read

How to calculate agency profitabilityInsights

How to calculate agency profitability

Agency profitability is revenue minus the cost of delivery, measured per project. Here's the formula, a worked example, the 2026 benchmarks, and how to see margin in real time.

14 Jun 20263 min read

How to decide which work to say no toInsights

How to decide which work to say no to

Every agency has work they wish they had never started. Here is a practical framework for deciding which clients and projects to take - and which to decline.

24 Apr 20264 min read

Why good people leave small agenciesInsights

Why good people leave small agencies

Good agency employees rarely leave for money alone. Understanding the real reasons people leave small agencies is the first step to keeping the people who matter.

23 Apr 20263 min read

The hidden cost of senior staff doing junior workInsights

The hidden cost of senior staff doing junior work

When senior agency staff spend time on admin, status updates, and low-skill tasks, the cost is greater than it appears. Here is how to calculate and fix it.

22 Apr 20263 min read

Why agency owners underchargeInsights

Why agency owners undercharge

Most agency owners charge less than their work is worth. Here is why undercharging happens, what it costs long-term, and how to price with more confidence.

21 Apr 20264 min read

Why profitable agencies still run out of cashInsights

Why profitable agencies still run out of cash

Many agency owners are shocked to find their profitable business running out of cash. Here is why it happens and how to build a more resilient cash position.

20 Apr 20263 min read

When should a small agency hire?Insights

When should a small agency hire?

The decision to hire at a small agency is one of the hardest calls a founder makes. Here is a practical framework for getting the timing right.

17 Apr 20264 min read

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