How Small Changes Transformed Team Organization for
Bee Creative Studio
For Bee Creative Studio, a boutique design agency in Toronto, balancing deadlines, creativity, and team well-being was always a challenge. Founder Emma Carter launched the company five years ago with just two people. Now, the team has grown to 10, handling everything from brand design to social media campaigns.
The Challenge:
Growing Pains and Scheduling Chaos
Bee Creative Studio, a boutique design agency in Toronto, had come a long way since founder Emma Carter launched it with just two people. Now, with a team of 10 handling branding, design, and social media campaigns, the workload was exciting but brought new challenges.
Managing leave requests became a constant struggle. Emma relied on emails and sticky notes, leading to forgotten absences, overlapping schedules, and missed deadlines.
“We’re a small team taking on big projects,” Emma says.
“But the more we grew, the harder it was to keep track of everyone’s time off. We were missing deadlines simply because I didn’t know who was available when.”
The disorganized process was draining time and causing unnecessary stress, both for Emma and her team.
The Solution:
Bringing Order with TimeOff.Management
Emma decided it was time for a change and discovered TimeOff.Management. Its clean interface and intuitive features immediately caught her eye. During the 30-day free trial, she quickly realized the platform was the perfect fit for her team.
1. Organized Scheduling at a Glance
TimeOff.Management provided Emma with a clear, centralized system for tracking who was on leave and when. The Team View feature was a game-changer.
“I can see at a glance who’s available and plan projects accordingly,” Emma says. “No more double-booking or last-minute surprises.”
2. Empowering Employees with Self-Service
With TimeOff.Management’s self-service tools, employees could now check their allowances and request leave without back-and-forth emails.
“It’s not just about organization—it’s about trust,” Emma explains. “Giving my team the tools to manage their own time makes them feel valued and accountable.”
3. Flexibility for a Creative Team
The customizable leave types allowed Bee Creative Studio to create tailored options, from vacation to mental health days, all tracked in one place. The automation also simplified payroll calculations, saving Emma even more time.
4. The Results: A Happier, More Efficient Team
TimeOff.Management transformed how Bee Creative Studio handled scheduling. The team stayed organized, projects ran more smoothly, and Emma could focus on leading her business instead of managing admin work.
“TimeOff.Management saved us hours of admin every month,” Emma says. “It’s simple, effective, and stress-free.”
Advice for Small Business Owners
Emma’s advice for small business owners? “Find tools that simplify your life. TimeOff.Management saved us hours of admin every month and helped us stay organized without the stress.”
