Category: Knowledge Base
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5 Better Alternatives to Spreadsheets for Managing Jobs
Many businesses like yours have stopped using spreadsheets. They have good results to share. Here are some quick success stories from companies that moved to WorkGuru, a better tool for project management, and saw big improvements: What makes WorkGuru a good tool as an alternative to spreadsheets? In simple terms, WorkGuru is designed for businesses…
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7 Cost-Cutting Strategies Every Construction Business Should Know
Running a construction business is challenging. Between tight deadlines, rising material costs, and juggling multiple jobs — every dollar counts.And let’s face it: if your costs keep increasing, your profits start shrinking fast.The good news? You don’t have to cut corners to cut costs. Here are seven practical strategies to reduce project costs in construction…
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4 Ways small teams can find the best job costing software
A lot of the tools that offer everything you need are often too expensive for SMBs and not built with small teams in mind. To help you navigate the confusion, we’ve compiled four tips for finding the best job costing software for small teams. By keeping these four elements in mind, you can narrow down…
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3 Stock control myths that simply aren’t true
Stock control is an essential part of most business operations. It can help you save money, understand your costs better and work more efficiently. With that being said, some persistent misconceptions about inventory management don’t ring true for more businesses. In this article, we cover the top 5 myths that we’ve seen making the rounds…
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How to Set-up a new Job Costing System in Your Business
Setting up a new job costing system can be tricky to manage and is a critical time for your business. While the right solution means 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…
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3 ways to whip up faster and easier WIP Reports
Reporting on your work is a crucial part of your business process. WIP reports can be helpful when checking what projects are scheduled, projects to be completed before the deadline, confirming your jobs are profitable, or reporting back to the client. You can look into three things in your business to get the most from…
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3 Reasons productivity is the key to a competitive edge
Productivity and competitiveness go hand in hand. To help your business succeed, it’s essential to maintain and develop a competitive edge over other options your customers could choose. While many factors contribute to growing your competitive advantage, strong productivity can certainly help. When you get better at what you do, you not only save time…
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Forecast Vs Actual: What Margins to Track and Why it Matters
Predicting your project margins when quoting is not enough. If you don’t track your actual costs as you work on your projects, you might not spot when your jobs run over budget. Actual vs. forecast project margins are key when budgeting, as they tell you how accurate your estimate was and how efficient your team…
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Job costing software can help build client loyalty – here’s how.
There is no denying that customer loyalty is important in growing and maintaining a successful business. Retaining customers is cheaper for your business than acquiring new ones, and loyal customers are less likely to search for alternative solutions before returning to your business. Deloitte research suggests that 38% of businesses moving to cloud-based solutions, like…
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Improve your Work/Life Balance in 2022
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…
