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Inside WorkGuru: 7 Years Empowering SMEs with Real-Time Project Insights | Tony Harcourt

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Tony Harcourt CEO & Co-Founder of WorkGuru

Tony Harcourt returns to chat with Heather about WorkGuru’s recent product updates, the challenges facing SMEs, and the role of automation and integrations in improving day-to-day operations.

Summary

Today I’m speaking with Tony Harcourt CEO & Co-Founder of WorkGuru

WorkGuru is a Project Management solution tailored for SMEs in manufacturing, construction, engineering, and fabrication.

In this episode, we talk about . . .

 

WorkGuru Highlights:

  • Celebrating 7 years.

  • Focus on automating business workflows and enhancing project visibility.

    • Feature Releases Discussed:

    • Workflows Engine: Automate project actions (e.g. invoice alerts, follow-ups).

    • Scheduling Optimization: Drag-and-drop team allocation with load visibility.

    • Gantt Charts: Visual project timelines with logical dependency control.

    • Mobile App Overhaul: New UI with mobile-friendly features including receipt upload.

      • Integrations:

      • Accounting: Xero, QuickBooks, MYOB

      • OCR & Approvals: EasyBills (with PO matching)

      • Payments: Pinch Payments (GuruPay)

      • Task Management: Asana (two-way sync)

      • Document Storage: SuiteFiles, Dropbox, Google Drive

      • Payroll/HR: Tanda integration

      • E-commerce & CRM: New integrations with Shopify and HubSpot

        • Tony’s Take on Tech:

        • Clear distinction between automation (repeatable tasks) and AI (tool for speed & code support).

        • AI is useful but not foolproof—best as a developer accelerator.

          • Heather & Tony Discuss:

          • Why advisors should niche and partner with robust platforms like WorkGuru.

          • The importance of support and access—WorkGuru runs live drop-in support twice a week.

            • Upcoming at Xerocon 2025:

            • Branded swag, travel prize giveaway, live demos at the WorkGuru booth.

            • Mid-con party on Emporium Hotel Lina rooftop with Brisbane-based apps.

              • Register here : https://lu.ma/qxj8umqt

               

              Contact details:

              Tony Harcourt : https://www.linkedin.com/in/tony-harcourt/

              W: https://workguru.io/

              Accounting Apps newsletter: http://accountingapps.io/

              Accounting Apps Mastermind: https://www.facebook.com/groups/XeroMasterMind

              LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/HeatherSmithAU/

              YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/ANISEConsulting

              X: https://twitter.com/HeatherSmithAU

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