🚀 March 2025 Product Update
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Minimising revenue leakage from delayed or partial billing
TL;DR: Revenue leakage from delayed or partial billing chips away at profits. By streamlining...
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Creating stage-based invoice templates for faster turnaround
TL;DR: Stage-based invoice templates break billing into clear project milestones, improving...
Improving cash flow by billing per milestone, not just time
TL;DR: Time-based billing often leads to cash flow issues and client confusion. Milestone billing...
Aligning invoices to RIBA stage completions
The RIBA Plan of Work is a crucial framework in the architecture and construction industries. It...
Standardising proposal formats across projects and teams
TL;DR: Standardising proposal formats ensures clarity, consistency, and efficient collaboration...
Automating quote breakdowns per stage to streamline approvals
TL;DR: Manually managing quote approvals is slow and error-prone. Automating quote breakdowns...
Reducing under-quoting risks by aligning quotes to deliverables
TL;DR: Under-quoting can derail projects. You improve cost accuracy, client trust, and overall...
Structuring fee proposals to match RIBA Plan of Work stages
TL;DR: Aligning fee proposals with the RIBA Plan of Work gives architects a clear, structured way...
Avoiding budget blind spots in multi-phase architecture projects
TL;DR: Multi-phase architecture projects require precise budget planning to avoid hidden costs and...
Why architecture firms need real-time financial insights during project progression
TL;DR: Architecture firms need real-time financial data to manage projects efficiently, reduce...
Structured XML formats (UBL, PEPPOL) for e‑invoices
Structured XML formats like UBL and PEPPOL improve e-invoicing. These formats drive digital...
Cash‑flow forecasting for VAT liabilities in an MTD framework
Cash flow forecasting is essential for businesses. It estimates future cash inflows and outflows...
Audit‑trail best practices to avoid HMRC penalties
An audit trail is crucial for keeping your business compliant with HMRC regulations. It tracks...
Quarterly VAT submission workflows under MTD
Quarterly VAT submissions under the Making Tax Digital (MTD) scheme are vital for businesses. MTD...
MTD for ITSA rollout timeline
Making Tax Digital for Income Tax Self Assessment (MTD for ITSA) changes how self-employed people...
Digital record‑keeping requirements for MTD
Digital record-keeping is a key part of the UK's Making Tax Digital (MTD) initiative. MTD aims to...
Replacing spreadsheets with a connected job management tool
Spreadsheets have long been the go-to for many businesses. They're simple, adaptable, and familiar....
UK and EU e‑invoicing regulatory landscape
E-invoicing changes how businesses manage their invoices. It's about sending and receiving invoices...
Preparing for MTD Corporation Tax and future phases
Making Tax Digital (MTD) is transforming how businesses handle tax reporting. It's all about...
Migrating from spreadsheets to job management for MTD
Spreadsheets can be useful for basic tracking, but they’re prone to errors and inefficiencies....
Bridging software vs. integrated cloud solutions for MTD compliance
Making Tax Digital (MTD) changes how businesses submit taxes. It moves tax processes online,...
MTD for VAT deadlines and scope
Making Tax Digital (MTD) is the UK's plan to modernise tax processes. It moves VAT submissions...
Keeping operations smooth when teams move to the next stage
Ensuring operational continuity during transitions is vital. Structured processes, effective...
Centralising reporting across stage transitions
Centralising reporting during business changes helps maintain clarity and consistency. It brings...
Automating the handover between RIBA stages with templates
Efficient handovers between RIBA stages are crucial for keeping architectural projects on track....
Solving disconnected quoting, invoicing, and billing across RIBA 0–7
TL;DR: Disconnected quoting, invoicing, and billing can derail architecture projects. By...
RIBA Plan of Work & Stages
The RIBA Plan of Work is a standard framework for architecture and construction projects. Developed...
Why MFA Matters in Protecting Your Data?
Cyber threats are evolving every day, and protecting your online accounts has never been more...
How WorkflowMax Proudly Supports Vital Causes for Be BlueRock Foundation
At WorkflowMax, we believe that business success and community well-being go hand in hand. Our...
How to choose a job management system that's right for your business
The world of job management can be overwhelming at times. With the range of software options...
3 tips to estimate project labour costs more accurately
Estimating labour costs is a critical part of project planning. In fact, it can be the difference...
How to write an effective client creative brief
Whether your agency is producing a website, app, brand identity, social or content campaign, or...
5 reasons to standardise your job management processes
Why should you standardise your job management processes? While every client and their objectives...
Taming the beast: Managing project scope creep
Let's face it, things don't always go exactly according to plan in the world of job management. A...
The new WorkflowMax and Airwallex integration
In today’s fast-paced business world, efficiency is everything. Whether you're managing a small...
Resource Management: The Key to Successful Job Execution
Juggling projects, deadlines, and a team with superpowers (because, let's face it, your crew is...
Make accounts payable easier with WorkflowMax and EzzyBills
Hey there, productivity warriors and efficiency enthusiasts! We have some exciting news to share...
Real-time updates on new features...updated 2025
For the most up to date info checkout the new home for our Product Roadmap!...
7 tips for small business invoicing and billing
There’s so much to learn and do when you run your own business. And it’s great when you start...
8 steps for building a small business strategic plan
As a new business owner, you likely spend most of your time in the day-to-day operations of your...
Strategies for measuring productivity at your company
With today’s technology, business owners can record, track and report on every activity in their...
WorkflowMax by BlueRock Launching 21 February, 12-2pm AEDT
We’re excited to announce a significant milestone in our journey - the official launch of...
BlueRock acquires WorkflowMax brand
Xero’s WorkflowMax is a well-known brand and comprehensive job management product. Thousands of...
What's new in WorkflowMax: New Features & Improvements
On the 21 February 2024, WorkflowMax by BlueRock went live! We are more than thrilled to show you a...
5 ways you could be unintentionally wasting time each day
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5 Tips for Prioritising Tasks Like a Pro
If you’re a busy business owner with lots on your plate, it can sometimes be overwhelming knowing...
Why use time tracking software in your business?
Instead of looking at employee time tracking as an admin hassle, here are 17 ways time tracking...
How to scope and evaluate software and plan your move off Xero's WorkflowMax
As Xero's WorkflowMax approaches its retirement in June 2024, it's important to start planning for...
WorkflowMax by BlueRock holiday office hours
Wishing you all a very happy and relaxing holiday period. Our crew will be taking a short break,...
