Basecamp project management software regularly updates their mobile apps so users can work wherever they want to go. Version 3.1 for iOS includes significant updates. Users with their iPhone and/or iPad are now readily notified and can work with greater ease with the following enhancements:

• See what is coming up and due
• Write comments with less distraction
• Log in with 1Password
• Open Google Docs in their own app
• Easily find attachments.

Hence, managing projects, groups and client work with iOS devices has never been easier. If you need a great extension to Basecamp, we recommend you use our own tool Bridge24 for Basecamp

Basecamp 3 Today Widget

Basecamp 3 makes available for users the iOS Today widget for easier notification. They can add the widget to their Today screen. In effect, users are able to see upcoming events and to-dos that are due soon, even from the locked screen. No need to check the schedules every so often. Also, a few shortcuts from the most recent Ping and Campfire chats […]

Basecamp Helps Master The Art Of Effective Delegation

Have the owner track the delegated task via Basecamp. Ensure you have a structure in place so communication is honest when a project/task needs to be rescheduled or deadline renegotiated. Most of my clients find dividing a complex project into a series of smaller projects increases visibility, and ensures that weekly deadlines keep momentum. Then, if a deadline needs to be moved the impact isn’t as severe, since the deliverable is much smaller. Set a standard for renegotiation when a deadline will be missed. Most of my clients have a 48-72 hour advance notice when it appears a deadline is in peril.

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Overview Presentation

Basecamp is a web-based tool to manage projects, groups and client work. Basecamp 3 is the latest version and included a new, redesigned and improved features that help users to stay on top of all their work. It aims to keep people on the same page, organize and disseminate information, discuss ideas and make official decisions while keeping things in the application still simple and straightforward. It is being used by over 100,000 companies across the globe, by freelancers, small shops, mid-sized companies and large multinational organizations, providing a private, secure space online where people can work together and get projects done. If you need a great extension to Basecamp, we recommend you use our own tool Bridge24 for Basecamp

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