I saw Ant-Man last weekend. Did you? If not, I seriously suggest you get online and buy a ticket to see it. Like, right now (in 3d, of course!).

It’s a Marvel movie that pretty much anyone can enjoy. In the movie, Ant-Man must carry out an elaborate plan to defeat evil – he wants this project to succeed so he can spend more time with his daughter and save the world from chaos!

…You want your upcoming project to succeed too, right? Of course you do! But before you get started, you should know that a project’s success is usually celebrated when the full scope of the project is completed on time and within budget. So, you’ll need to track that project’s budget effectively and learn how you can use budgeting and forecasting software to make it happen.

Sound complicated? Don’t worry – with these Ant-Man-inspired tips, you’ll be pushing your project toward the end goal of success in no time! Check it out:

Devise a solid plan

A little background on Ant-Man: he’s really a thief named Scott Lang. He’s a pretty talented guy when it comes to the art of stealing, and he succeeds because he’s smart and plans ahead.

You need to plan ahead when it comes to your project’s budget too. Create a detailed project plan (include plenty of information about spending for each phase of the project) before you begin tracking the budget, and make sure all necessary parties review and approve it. This makes the tracking process easier and helps everyone avoid confusion throughout the duration of the project.

Communicate as needed

When Ant-Man carries out his plan in the movie, he has to learn how and when to communicate with his ant friends. That way, he can get the help he needs to succeed.

While you won’t need to check in with tiny, adorable ants to track your budget, you will need to check in on the project and budget frequently to make sure that everything is going as planned. This will allow you to stay in control of the project budget and take quick corrective action if you notice that anything is going wrong.

Use the right tools

Ant-Man’s costume is an amazing tool. It allows him to shrink and grow with the simple push of the button so he can accomplish all kinds of things he wouldn’t be able to as a normal human.

True Sky budgeting and forecasting software is kind of like Ant-Man’s suit because it allows you to accomplish things you wouldn’t be able to by using Excel in its normal state. Here are just a few examples of the budgeting “superpowers” you can gain with True Sky:

• The ability to create custom templates based on your specific needs so you can cut down on data entry time
• The ability to add comments and attachments to your information so you can provide all reviewers with the thought process behind the numbers
• The ability to share data in the way that suits you best, whether that’s on-demand, on a scheduled basis, or in real time

These are just a few of the ways that budgeting and forecasting software like True Sky can help you save time and work more efficiently when it comes to tracking your budget!

Have questions about how you can shrink your budgeting frustration and confusion so your next project can become a giant success? Let’s talk! Contact us today for more information.