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September 15, 2021
5 Warning signs your project management is ineffective
Losing money, not getting any clear insights on your business and spending too long on admin are all signs that your project management systems or tools may be failing you. Take a deep dive into the top signs that it might be time for a job management upgrade. Your Projects Consistently Lose Profit There […]
What’s the difference between a project and a production job in WorkGuru?
What is a production job? A production job is an internal project that can be used when building, compiling or assembling new products to go into your stock. It helps you to manage your team’s time and the costs of production the same way a project would, but with some extra features that make life […]
What is FIFO? FIFO, or first in, first out is a type of inventory management. The principle is that the first item of a particular stock item should be the first one used. To facilitate this, FIFO inventory tracks the landed cost of the products received per purchase order. It knows how much each product […]
Why to Stop Using Spreadsheets for Project Management
While spreadsheets templates can seem like a cost-effective way to manage your projects, there are a lot of pitfalls that could be costing your business in the long run. Here are six reasons to be cautious of organising your project management into spreadsheets templates: Killing your productivity One of the main reasons why businesses invest […]
When looking for the right project management software for your construction business, it’s easy to be overwhelmed by choice. To help you cut through the sales pitches and 30-day trials, we’ve pulled together the top three things that you can look for to make sure that you’re on the right track with your choice. What […]
Xero Awards FY22 Finalist, Apparatus Quo, Share Their Secrets to Sole Trader Success Last week, WorkGuru partner, Apparatus Quo was announced as a Xero Awards Finalist in the Sole Trader category. The nomination has come as a huge milestone for the business that began operating in 2020. “I really didn’t know if we were in […]
A customer’s relationship with your business does not end when the deal is closed and the work is done. In fact, there are many “post-sale” touch points, including invoicing and billing that can make or break an experience and stop a customer coming back for good. Recurring work is an important part of the pipeline […]
Is a lack of a business management software hurting your operations?
Deciding what technology to invest in can be a tricky decision for you and your business. If you’re busy, then it can be hard to justify the downtime or hours of research to find a business management software that's a good fit. If you’re experiencing downtime, then it’s hard to feel that investing in management […]
What are landed costs? Put simply, landed costs are the total cost of your stock purchases after you take into account shipping, duties, handling costs and similar shipping fees. Basically, you can think of it as the cost of your stock plus the cost it takes to get it to you. It’s important to track […]
Owning or managing a business can feel like a 24 hour / 7 days a week job. Trying to get a good work/life balance and time off sometimes seems impossible. If you feel this way, you may be comforted to know that you’re not alone. According to research conducted in 2019, small business owners spend over […]
WorkGuru is packed with features that make project management easier, more intuitive and more powerful! One of those tools is project groups which help you organise and manage multiple projects together in one place while keeping the projects separate. Here are the top four ways that project groups can help you stay organised and get […]
Quotes are a key part of how your business wins new work. Because of this, quoting is a great tool to help you make more money and get work. Here are some tips on how you can up your quoting game. Quick turnaround When a customer asks for work, getting a quote to them […]
A good business managemen software can help you to streamline your business to save time and money in your business. Here are the top four ways WorkGuru can help with that. Save time on admin Admin time is a profitability killer in a lot of businesses. Keeping good records is always recommended (and sometimes […]
If your business is focused on repeat work on the same build, then WorkGuru can make it easy for you to plan your workflow around assets you look after. Whether it’s servicing a vehicle, or repairing a large piece of equipment or keeping track of your own equipment used on a job, WorkGuru can help […]
5 Ways stock control methods can improve your business
Why Stock Control is Important If you produce, maintain or sell a physical product, chances are that you’ll have stock on hand that’s essential to your business. Whether you’re managing raw materials, parts, finished products or all the above, stock control procedures are necessary to keep your business well-stocked and running smoothly. 1. Negotiate […]
There are a few tried and true tips that can help you spend less time on the weekends answering emails and fewer late nights in the workshop. In many ways, a good project management system can help you and your team reach that goal. Here are the top ways that great project management tools can […]
