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

Accounting Apps Podcast

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/

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

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

X: https://twitter.com/HeatherSmithAU