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May 24, 2021
Make Implementation easier with 4 simple tips
Setting up any new system can be a little daunting if you’ve never done it before. Even more so if you are moving from a pen and paper process onto your first digital platform. Here are a few things you can do to make implementation easier Make it bite-sized While it can seem to be […]
WorkGuru Kiosk Can Uncover Hidden Data in Your Business
When your staff work on a factory or workshop floor, it can be difficult to get them to log into a computer and enter their timesheets, or report what parts they used on a job. Delaying either of these things can have a huge impact on your business, with hidden costs eating into your profit […]
Importing Products 101: How to add product data into WorkGuru
Getting a new project management system set up can be much easier when you have existing data to use and WorkGuru is no exception. The system will let you bulk upload existing product information to save you hours of time manually adding these in line by line. While it’s designed to be easy, there are […]
Forgotten timesheets are costing your business over $40,000 a year
Whatever you build or repair for your customers, from vehicle servicing to bespoke cranes and hoists, labour costs will be a significant part of your expense. For most businesses, labour accounts for around half the cost on a project, and in some industries it’s the largest expense overall. Given that, it's not hard to imagine […]
Seamless Xero integration means 100s of hours saved for your business
WorkGuru.io’s platform is all about making running your business as simple as possible. Double entry of data, multiple records to update and systems that don’t talk to each other are all hidden productivity killers that WorkGuru aims to destroy! One way this is done is by integrating with Xero so you only need to add information […]
Profitable metal fabrication is a careful balancing act... There are lots of factors you have to think about every day to keep things moving smoothly. Inventory Management should be on that list, as getting inventory management wrong can cost your business potential sales and cause increased costs. Regardless of whether your end product has ten […]
The right project management system can become the heart of your business, helping with every aspect day-after-day, so it’s important that it looks and feels like your business. This is extra important when it comes to quotes, invoices, purchase orders and briefs that you send to your clients and suppliers. There are three key ways […]
Check, use and update stock in less than 30 Secs with WorkGuru
Running a workshop can keep you very busy. Staff can often struggle to find the time to keep your records up to date. Not having accurate records can cause massive headaches, so WorkGuru makes it easy to have real-time information. That’s why you can find relevant stock levels right from the project overview. Any team […]
Hydromech Hoist and Crane has over 45 years of records to modernise… Here's how they are doing it. When Michael Leeds took over as director of Hydromech Hoist and Crane, the business had been operating for over 45 years, building, repairing and maintaining overhead cranes and hoists across Australia and the world, and had the records […]
4 simple steps to setting up a 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 […]
How Border Fabrication Revolutionised It’s Project Management With WorkGuru
How Border Fabrication Revolutionised It’s Project Management With WorkGuru Border Fabrication had been operating in the Goondiwindi area since 2000. Locally born and raised owner, Glen Carrigan, has always been driven by an ambition to provide a great service, which helped him build a successful business and keep and gain clients for more than two […]
After consulting with more than 2,000 Australian businesses about using technology to increase their profitability, WorkGuru's founders developed a strong understanding of where things go wrong and where the easy wins are. When developing the WorkGuru platform, they clearly knew what businesses needed from a business management tool to extract the most value. Here are […]
Your business is unique, and you can’t always fit your workflows into off-the-shelf project management solutions. Custom fields can help you to track, record and search for information that is important to your business, and they only take a few clicks to create. Here are the 5 ways that custom fields can help you […]
Fortuna Straightline Engineering Set-up For Another 80 Years Of Success
Innovation and high levels of personal service have been at the heart of Fortuna Straightline Engineering for nearly 80 years... ...so when it came to overhauling their workshop and business management processes the Brisbane-based truck maintenance group was looking for a partner that shared their passion for service and would support the business over the […]
So you’ve set up all your products and labour pricing 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 for the project manager to manage, but price tiers can help ensure that your team […]
Productivity and competitiveness go hand in hand. To help your business succeed, it’s important to maintain and develop a competitive edge over other options your customers could choose. While there are many factors that contribute to growing your competitive advantage, strong productivity can certainly help you along the way. Here are the five ways that […]
