Category: Technology
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How Aussie Manufacturers Are Thriving with Cloud-Based Software
One increasingly important tool for your arsenal is cloud-based software that can grow with your business. Aussie manufacturing businesses rely on their resources to produce great work. That doesn’t just mean their physical materials but also great supplier relationships, a dedicated team, and the tools in their workshops. With effective cloud-based software, businesses can monitor…
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5 Ways Your Business Could be Invoicing Better
Invoicing helps your business get paid for the work you and your team do. No matter if you bill before or after you complete the work, there are things that you can do to improve your invoicing. There are always consistent tweaks that you can make, but here are 5 things you can do now…
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3 Essential Benefits to Project Scheduling
When you can see your team’s projects and deadlines, particularly through effective project scheduling, you give yourself more control over your business. WorkGuru’s scheduling tools let you not only see what’s happening and when it’s due but also who’s responsible. They let you control and change the details as you need. Here are the top…
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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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5 Ways Spreadsheets are harming your business processes
Spreadsheets are powerful tools for number crunching, but are they a good solution for project management or job costing? While spreadsheet 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 five reasons to be cautious…
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Is job costing software worth its cost? Here’s what WorkGuru users think.
Knowing if a job costing system is right for your business can feel impossible when looking from the outside. So, how can you know if a new job costing solution will give you the best bang for your buck or be a good fit? Getting a good sense of whether the job costing software will…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
