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March 30, 2021
Managing alternate pricing with Price Tiers
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 […]
Whether you are searching for the best project management solution, or are ready to move over your operations, here are three pitfalls that you will want to avoid. Expecting facts out, without putting facts in Project management solutions can be very powerful, but they aren’t magical. In order to crunch the numbers and produce […]
Top Reasons to Adopt a Stock Control Software in 2021
Depending on your industry, procedures and unique business needs, the answer to the question “What are the stock control methods that would work for my business?” will vary widely. However, there are a few key ways that all businesses could benefit from a software solution for stock management. Here’s our list of reasons you should […]
4 best ways to prepare your team for change when upgrading your project management system
Why is change management important in project management? Introducing a new project management system can revolutionize the way your business operates. But big changes in your business systems come hand in hand with big process changes, and you’ll need buy-in from your team to help them stick. That’s why change management is important to installing […]
Actionable ways to improve work/life balance in 30 days
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 […]
4 ways your billing can improve your customer loyalty
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” opportunities that could help you get extra work, or lose recurring business for good. Recurring work is an important part of the pipeline for most businesses, as we cover in […]
Top 6 things to look for in a project management system
There are lots of options for project management software in Australia, so how do you decide if a solution is right for you? It can be hard to cut through the sales talk, and tech jargon to understand what the options actually do, how they differ and what they can do for your business. To […]
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. Here are […]
Stop Press! WorkGuru has just pushed out our 500th release this week. The release is a part of our ongoing commitment to providing an exceptional platform for our clients. Each release helps us to keep our platform up-to-date and our 500th is an exciting moment. “It really highlights the team's commitment to consistent updates and […]
How to choose the right project management system in 4 easy steps
There is no denying that finding the right project management system can give your business the foundation it needs to generate incredible results. Sustainable growth is difficult if not impossible without a tool that will scale with your business. Changing your project management system can also mean potentially long periods of decision making, testing, switching […]
WorkGuru.io is an Australian software custom designed to meet the needs of architecture firms. With unique features built into our software, our solution is created to be a “one-stop-shop” for your firm's project management. In this article, we will cover over the top four features that architects love about WorkGuru. Progress Claims are Easy to […]
5 ways productivity can be improved by the right project management system
If you manage a team, you’re probably well aware of the invisible threat of downtime and overtime in your schedule. Unproductive or non billable time can mean big losses for your business, but how can you try to limit it? Productivity is never an accident, but can be cultivated with minimal stress. The right project […]
Fostering customer loyalty: 4 ways the right project management system can help
Xero’s predictions for business trends in 2021 put a spotlight on customer loyalty, with many businesses only able to survive the pandemic through a loyal and patient customer base. There is no denying that customer loyalty is important in growing and maintaining a successful business, but how much should you focus on retention in your […]
3 advantages of all-in-one project management systems that you’re missing out on
Project management matters to your business. If you look after three large projects a month or hundreds of small orders, managing them effectively is the only way to ensure that you are profitable and efficient in how you conduct your business. But with so many solutions on the market and a plethora of ways to […]
Stocking 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 how much is too much? […]
