Category: Knowledge Base
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Good asset management software will have these 4 things
Asset management can mean a lot of different things to different businesses. However, if you are looking for a way to understand the equipment that you use, hire out, build or maintain, then there are a few features to keep an eye out for. Easy to find and add information Ease of use is…
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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…
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Ins & outs of FIFO Inventory Management
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…
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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…
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Finding the best construction management software
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…
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Secrets to Sole Trader Success with Apparatus Quo
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…
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4 Ways to Invoice For Better Customer Experience
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…
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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…
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Manage Your Landed Costs with WorkGuru
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…
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4 Effective Ways To Improve Work/Life Balance
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…
