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Episode Synopsis
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
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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