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

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