Welcome to the WorkGuru Blog: Find Job Management Tips
November 10, 2021
Have customers that won’t pay? Here are 4 ways to avoid it.
It can be a gut punch for any business manager. You put in the hard yakka just to have customers that won't pay up. You can’t get back the money spent on time and components, and you are left fronting the costs. While it’s an unfortunate inevitability, there are a few things you can do […]
4 Reasons Project Tracking Is Easy With WorkGuru.io Kiosk
The WorkGuru Kiosk lets staff input project information quickly and with minimal admin time, making project tracking in the workshop or on the go a breeze. Project tracking has never been easier! Once your team has a log-in and PIN, they can report on project work quickly without disrupting their workflow. Here are four things […]
Top 3 Underrated Time-Tracking Tips That Improve Accuracy
Here are 3 of the most important things that you can do to get more from your time-tracking Keeping track of the time that is used in your business is an important part of making sure your projects are profitable. In fact, forgotten and lost timesheets can cost businesses more than $40,000 a year. Real-time […]
7 Estimating Mistakes That Hurt Profitability & How To Avoid Them
Guest Blog with Business Continuum Why care about estimating? Getting your quotes and estimates right is a crucial step in improving your businesses profitability. When you can get estimating right you also give your customers and your team a better definition of scope and build checks and balances into the project. It puts you in […]
10 Business Management Tools That Every Business Needs
There are some business management tools that are essential for practically any business in any industry. These tried and true resources can help businesses scale and make more money while giving managers and directors more time and peace of mind. We’ve pulled together the top list of management tools that help business owners knock off […]
Find Out How Much Free Spreadsheet Templates Really Cost
When your business is growing, looking for ways to support it's growth is essential to keep the momentum going. Looking for cheap or free ways is always tempting, but when it comes to choosing free spreadsheets over proper project management and job costing options, it could cost your business more than you realise. 5 Ways […]
Top 4 ways to avoid “scope creep” in your projects
Do you find your projects nearly always go over time, over budget or cost you more than you thought they would? Scope creep can be one of the biggest killers of project profitability. What is scope creep? According to the dictionary, Scope creep is “uncontrolled growth in the scope or requirements of a project”. But […]
8 tools & tips to keep your fabrication workforce happy
Your workforce is an essential part of your business. Their level of expertise and how well they get along can hugely change your team’s overall performance and job satisfaction. With 25% of Australian manufacturing employees reporting high satisfaction levels, how can you stand out to attract and retain good employees beyond the salary? When you […]
How job tracking software improves your business results
Have you been umming and erring over getting or upgrading your job tracking software? It can be a tricky decision, as implementing a new system can mean a big upheaval of your business. But, armed with the right tools, job tracking software can be the very thing that drives your business growth. Here are the […]
Time is money, right? So, when it comes to running a successful fabrication business, productivity is extremely important. There are several ways to increase productivity on the floor by removing obstacles and reorganising work methods without sacrificing quality and safety. In fact, lifting productivity comes down to creating a skilled workforce while also adopting new […]
Keep info simple Depending on what you produce, and how bespoke it is, will change how much information you will want to put on your quote. If you’re building a piece of furniture with 8 main pieces or a full caravan with thousands, your customer may only need to see the item they are purchasing, […]
Tips to find project management software for large projects
Do you work on large projects that last months or years, or perhaps cost hundreds of thousands to complete? Having the right project management software can be crucial to make sure they are completed thoroughly and are making your business money. While the right solution might differ depending on what you create, there are a […]
5 Essential project management tools your business needs
Project management is an important part of how you operate and understand your business. You can either treat it like an extra admin task, or the core of your operations. Regardless of how you use your tools, there are 5 essential functions you should be managing. These will help you get more from your project […]
4 Top Tips For Introducing A New Project Management System
Setting up a new project management system is a critical time for your business. While the right solution can mean hours and thousands of dollars saved, skimping on the set-up can cause huge issues down the line. Whether you are setting up yourself or engaging an implementation expert, you’ll want to make sure these steps […]
New Release: Get your quotes approved with the WorkGuru quoting sign-off tools
Being able to get a quick, confirmed ‘Yes” on a quote can help your team be more productive. With this in mind, WorkGuru has built new quoting sign-off tools to help you get your quotes approved faster. Here’s how it works… Send your quote Building your quote hasn’t changed. Once your quote is ready, send […]
Why Document Management is So Important in Job Tracking
Job tracking and document management go hand in hand. With email confirmations, last-minute changes to the project and signed proposals, there are lots of documents you’ll want to keep on file as part of your project management. Historical Records One of the top reasons to prioritize document management in your projects is to keep a […]
