Jelena Samolovac

Jelena is a Professor of English Language and Literature with an MA in American modern literature from the University of Belgrade.


With 7 years of writing experience on topics related to productivity, organization, communication, and management, she currently contributes to long-term marketing efforts for B2B SaaS at CAKE.com.


Since 2022, her main focus has been on improving project management for small, medium, and enterprise-level organizations.


Always looking for a way to hack her brain into being more productive using various tricks and tools, she aims to share her findings with her readers in a digestible way.


13 JULY 2026

Best Project Management Software for Small Teams (2026)

Find the best project management software for your small team. Pick Plaky for unlimited users and a generous free plan.
Jelena Samolovac

22 MAY 2026

Top 10 Professional Services Automation Software in 2026: First-Hand Reviews

Top 10 professional services automation software in 2026: 1. Plaky by CAKE.com — best for small professional service firms 2. Scoro
Jelena Samolovac

23 APRIL 2026

How To Create a Work Plan To Impress Stakeholders (+ Examples and Templates)

How to create a work plan to impress stakeholders in 5 steps. 1. set SMART goals 2. define project scope 3. provide resource estimates 4. create a risk register
Jelena Samolovac

02 MARCH 2026

Project Management Software vs. Excel: Make the Right Decision

You don't have to choose between project management software vs. Excel: Use PM software for project management and Excel for data analytics.
Jelena Samolovac

26 JANUARY 2026

Gantt Chart for Project Management: What Is It and How To Create It 

The importance of a Gantt chart for project management is immense. Learn what it is, what you can use it for, and how to create one.
Jelena Samolovac

23 JULY 2025

6 Best Project Management Software for Video Production Every Content Creator Should Try

Discover the best project management software for video production, such as Plaky, Celtx, and Notion. Explore their pros and cons to find the one for you!

Jelena Samolovac

06 JUNE 2025

7 Steps to a Better Recruitment Process (+ Free Template)

Find out how to recruit top talent in 7 easy steps. We’ll guide you through the recruitment process and even provide you with a recruitment template!
Jelena Samolovac

23 MAY 2025

10 Bug Report Templates for Perfect QA Reporting

Learn how to write a good bug report and check out a comprehensive review of 10 bug report templates that could improve your workflow.
Jelena Samolovac

14 APRIL 2025

10 Best CRM Software for a Small Business (2025)

Discover the best CRM tools for small businesses, including Plaky, HubSpot, Zoho, Pipedrive, and more. Read our honest reviews and find your perfect fit!
Jelena Samolovac