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January 24, 2022
How to improve your project profitability in 5 steps
When you own your own business, profitability is key in anything and everything. Of course, it’s much easier said than done to make every project turn a profit, but there are some things you can do to keep your projects making money. So how can your project profitability be improved, project after project? Encourage Team […]
How Complete Job Costing Systems Help Your Business
Whether you're working on three large projects a month or hundreds of small orders, job costing is a huge part of your business. But with so many solutions on the market and many ways to stay organised, job costing can mean something different in every business. While businesses can certainly get by with multiple spreadsheets […]
Time. It’s a resource that no one seems to have enough of. There are only limited hours in a day, and the fewer of them you can spend on admin means more time for profitable work and logging off early. So how do you save time while getting everything done? Whether you're a one-man team or […]
Looking for a new job costing solution, here's where to start.
Looking for a job costing system can be a hard task. On the one hand, you’re overwhelmed with choice, but on the other, it feels impossible to sieve through the options and look for the perfect fit. To help you save time and narrow down your options, we’ve created a checklist to find the best […]
4 common stock control mistakes & how to avoid them
From a single workshop to a multi-location warehouse operation, stock control is a critical part of business management in a lot of industries. Getting it right can be tricky as businesses balance the time and costs of managing their inventory with accurate record keeping. While the right processes and tools will differ from business to […]
4 questions to ask when looking for a job costing system
Trying to find the right job costing system can be a headache. With many factors to consider and many options that do things differently, how can you know you’ve found the right option? While every business is different, there are a few tried and true things to look for to find the best job management […]
Top 4 Easy To Use Project Features WorkGuru Users Love
WorkGuru.io is designed to make project management easier from quote to the final invoice. There are heaps of powerful features that keep project management & job costing simple yet powerful. Here are the top four things you can do in WorkGuru that save you time and stress when running your projects. Real-time stock & time […]
This stock control tool helps you stay stocked up in a few clicks
Keeping your stock records up to date can feel like a constant battle. Trying to keep essential items in stock without overstocking can be a headache. Enter WorkGuru.io’s BuyingGuru. It’s a handy tool that lets you order stock you’re running low on in only a couple of minutes with no more headaches. BuyingGuru lets you […]
Project groups help you organise your work in 4 amazing ways
Managing multiple projects, or large complex jobs can be tricky business. WorkGuru’s project groups let you manage multiple projects at once or break complex jobs into smaller, manageable tasks. Depending on your business and your processes, there are a number of ways that you can set up a project group, but here are four ways […]
Is your new year’s resolution to spend less time in the workshop? There are a few tried and true tips that can help you maintain a good work/life balance this year. A good job costing system can help you and your teams save time and get out of the workshop or office earlier. Here are […]
Finding the best job tracking software for manufacturing businesses
Running a manufacturing business is no easy task. Between managing production, tracking costs, and keeping projects on schedule, it can feel overwhelming. A good job tracking system can help simplify this process, save time, and keep everything organised. But not all systems are built for manufacturing. Many offer features you’ll never use while missing the […]
4 Tips for setting job costing goals for the new year
Starting out the new year is a great time to plan ahead and set new year goals for your business. Depending on what you’re hoping to achieve, sitting down with your management team, business advisors, or consultant may be a good idea. Whatever your goals or methods, here are a few tips for creating strong […]
3 more reasons why job costing & invoicing need to happen together
Keeping your invoices and job tracking together helps you get paid more easily for the work you’ve done. Because completing the work and invoicing go hand in hand, keeping them on the same platform makes sense. To drill down further on why keeping job costing and invoicing together could be beneficial, we’ve pulled together a […]
3 Benefits to Starting 2022 Right With Powerful Job Tracking Software
If you’re looking to get the most out of 2022, then job tracking software can help. By helping you understand your costs, stock and team time better, software like WorkGuru gives you the control you need to get more out of the year. Get your stock in order Knowing your stock on hand can help […]
Building an Excellent Manufacturing Team with 3 Easy steps
Having a great manufacturing team is a solid foundation for a successful business. While people do come and go from your team, having a good culture can help you attract dedicated people and grow your business. While every business is different, there are some things that you can do to help foster a positive team […]
Keep Inventory Management Simple with these 5 tips
Is your stock and inventory management up-to-date? Are you confident you know how many of each item you have and where your stock is? If you’re looking to get better visibility and understanding of your stock, then investing in the right software can really help. Getting the right tools to accurately track your stock without […]
