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October 13, 2021
4 Tips to Use Lead Tracking Tools More Effectively
Lead tracking can be an essential part of getting new work for your business... Getting new clients and new work is essential to support your businesses growth, but winning new work isn’t always a simple process. Sometimes, sending a follow-up email, or ringing a lead to check they got a quote can be the tipping […]
Simplify Quoting & Stock Tracking with WorkGuru Kits
Kits in WorkGuru are a great way to group components together into a single SKU to use on Stock Sales or Projects. A kit product is treated as a virtual product and can help you to create simpler quotes, and manage your stock easier. Simplify your quoting Because kit products allow you to ‘group’ components […]
3 Things To Change To Get More From Job Costing Tools
There are 3 common pitfalls that a lot of businesses struggle to avoid with their job costing software. If you are looking for new software, or want to get more from your current system, keep these things in mind. Mistake: Expecting facts out, without putting facts in Job costing & job tracking solutions can be […]
Recurring Work is Important for Your Business - Here's Why.
The importance of recurring work is often discussed, but why does it actually matter to your business? In a nutshell, customers that come back time and time again can help you to develop a stable revenue stream. This can help you to grow, and give your business a buffer in volatile times. Recurring customers and […]
Profit: It’s what makes the world go round, or your business go round… When you own your own business, they’re the same. Profitability is key in anything and everything you do as a business. Of course, it’s much easier said than done to make every project turn a profit, but there are some things you […]
Why reduce your stock? Keeping stock on your shelves is one of the most important aspects of any business, no matter what you’re selling and whether your shelves are physical or virtual. Whether you’re a bespoke craft maker or a major sheet metal fabricator, you need to have ‘stock’ to keep customers coming back. But […]
WorkGuru Chats Manufacturing Solutions at Xero Refresh
WorkGuru x Xero Refresh WorkGuru is proud to have been invited to speak about the top apps for manufacturing and inventory at this year's Xero Refresh. Specially designed for bookkeepers and accountants, the event covers the latest product developments, must know industry info and provides an opportunity to network with other members of the Xero […]
When you run your own business, time is one of your greatest resources and expenses, and tracking time is both important, and a pain in the neck.Ultimately, most businesses aim to do more with less when it comes to time management – this is amplified when you manage a team, as they are your conduit […]
How cloud-based tech is supporting Aussie manufacturers
Businesses rely on the resources they have to produce great work. Whether it’s great supplier relationships, a dedicated team, or the tools in their workshops, the quality of the inputs into your projects make a huge impact. One increasingly important tool for your arsenal is business management software that can grow with your business. With […]
There are a few WIP reporting tools to have in your kit that make sense when you want to get more visibility over your projects. WorkGuru is packed with these timesaving and workflow improving features that help you get the most out of your projects and understand what’s happening in your business. Here are the […]
Actual vs forecast project margins are key when budgeting, as it tells you how accurate your estimate was, and how efficient your team were in delivering the project. Understanding your actuals & forecast project margins is critical for any business, but accurately predicting and capturing them can be a challenge. Tracking these margins in real-time […]
Reporting on the work you do can be a crucial part of your business process. Whether it's checking that your projects are still scheduled to be completed before the deadline, confirming your jobs are profitable or reporting back to the client, WIP reporting is a big deal. Here are three things you can look into […]
Boost Your Manufacturing Productivity with 5 Effective Tips
Time is money, right? So, when it comes to running a successful manufacturing 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 […]
Top 3 Scheduling Tools to Help Manage Your Projects
Managing your team, capacity and upcoming projects is a key part of job management. WorkGuru has you covered with three scheduling tools to make your life easier. Project scheduling Get a sense of what’s coming up and what will be on your plate. The project scheduling tools show you the start date and due […]
Good asset management software will have these 4 things
Asset management can mean a lot of different things to different businesses. However, if you are looking for a way to understand the equipment that you use, hire out, build or maintain, then there are a few features to keep an eye out for. Easy to find and add information Ease of use is […]
So you’ve set up all your products and your pricing for labour in your quoting software and all your staff are quoting consistently. Great! – but what happens when you have to deviate from this price? Enter price tiers. A one-off change is easy to manage by the project manager, but price tiers can help […]
