Collaboration without barriers

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The digital world is expanding at a rapid pace and, alongside this, the expectations of stakeholders are also increasing. The ability to create, refine and publish content collaboratively has become a strategic advantage in this era. For lyonsbennett and our clients, online editing tools are more than just convenient; they’re game-changers. Platforms like Workiva, CtrlPrint, Corp Report, Foelon and ScribeStar are transforming how we connect with clients, streamlining workflows and building trust through greater transparency.

Traditionally, the production of a report can be a fractured process: multiple file versions circulating over email, comments scattered across PDFs, handwritten mark-ups and endless time lost reconciling changes. Online editing eliminates this friction by bringing everyone – designers, artworkers and clients – into a single, real-time workspace.

With online editing:

• Everyone works from the same document, ensuring version control and eliminating duplication.
• Version control and audit trails simplify compliance and give confidence in accuracy.
• Clients become an integral part of the process, with the ability to comment, suggest changes or approve content directly within the platform.
• Accessibility means clients can review and edit from anywhere, enhancing flexibility.
• Transparency throughout the process builds trust, with progress and revisions clearly visible at every stage.

But with every advantage we also need to be mindful of the challenges:

• Learning curve: some clients may need additional support to feel comfortable working in an online editing platform.
• Dependence on connectivity: like any cloud platform, strong, stable internet access is a requirement.
• Cost considerations: advanced platforms like Workiva or CtrlPrint come with enterprise-level pricing, which may not be suited to every team or project.

Here at LB we’ve got everything you need to help face these challenges head-on. We collaborate with you to help get you up and running, providing individual training sessions and easy-to-digest installation and user guides.

We talk regularly with the software providers, engaging with them if any issues arise, and suggesting improvements based on your feedback. Above all, we work with you to ensure you’re confident using self-edit and pride ourselves in holding the highest level of accreditation from the software providers where it’s available.

When clients engage directly with us in the creative process, our relationship evolves. Instead of waiting for updated proofs, they can contribute expertise and insight at the exact moment it’s needed. This not only speeds up decision-making but also deepens their investment in the end product.

For us, it means higher oversight, increased quality, faster approvals and a shared sense of ownership in the work. The client isn’t just reviewing deliverables, they’re co-creating them.

We pride ourselves on our flexibility to provide the best solution that suits you and meets the needs of your team.