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 your options and get more from the right choice.
While it seems obvious, you’d be surprised how easy it is to jump straight into research without thinking about your end goals. Looking for new software is an exciting sign of growth, but you could spend money on a solution that doesn’t work for you if you go in without planning.
Set SMART goals and outcomes that you would like to achieve. Set benchmarks on how your business currently performs and how you’d like to see those improve. That way, you can directly talk with the sales rep and determine if the software can help you achieve those goals.
Learn more about SMART goals on business.gov.au
If you’re looking for the right tools for a small team, options that are easily scalable to your business make a lot of sense. Firstly, if you want to grow your business in the future, you want to be able to onboard your new team members to the software easily.
In many traditional software, you pay for users even though they don’t use all the features. Even if you can’t see your team growing anytime soon, scalable options often allow you to save money compared to fixed-price software. You only need to pay for the team members that you have, or in some cases only the features you need.
Regardless of the size of your team, finding an option that can help your business make more money than you spend on the software is crucial. While you can’t be certain of the ROI until you get hands-on with the software, it’s a good feature to keep in mind when trialling or demo-ing options and will help you not get swayed by flashy sales pitches.
Focus on how the project management system can help you better maintain profit margins, spend less time on non-profitable work, and get paid for the work you do.
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Getting buy-in can make a huge difference, especially in small teams where the system hasn't been changed before. At the end of the day, your team will need to be the ones using the tools every day, and if they don’t see the value, they are more likely to not use them correctly.
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Keep your team engaged and focused on why the changes are happening and how it will benefit them. Allow them to share honest feedback about the tools you are trialling and ensure they are properly trained. It will help boost their enjoyment at work and help you get more from your software investment.
WorkGuru.io was built with Aussie SMBs in the manufacturing and construction space in mind. The platform offers heaps of tools, including job costing, stock control, CRM, quoting, invoicing, and more. You can scale and grow with your business needs. It’s quick and easy to add new users as your business grows, too!
Contact us for a free trial if you want to see how your business can benefit. We’ll set you up with a trial account and give you a free platform demo.