Doolan Plumbing

Doolan Plumbing struggled with the manual processes involved with project accounting in their old system. MYOB Advanced (Acumatica) improved efficiency, saving 48 hours a month in office-based administration work.

Who is Doolan Plumbing?

Doolan Plumbing specialises in all aspects of the plumbing trade, including design, construction, and maintenance for both private and civil projects. Over the years they established a trusted reputation with their clients for delivering a quality service. This encompassed all aspects of the client’s needs while keeping commercial viability in mind.

What catalysed the switch to MYOB Advanced Construction (Acumatica) and MYOB Advanced Payroll (Acumatica)?

Over the years, Doolan Plumbing has successfully used MYOB AccountRight to track basic costs and budgets. However, it needed more project costing functionality to manage the expanding operations. Tasks such as comparing labour estimates versus actuals or drilling down into project costs required manual data manipulation and extensive use of Excel spreadsheets. MYOB AccountRight had little automation to support this process efficiently. It also took three project managers four hours a week each to cross-reference prices and sign off over 500 invoices in a regular month. Recognising the need for a more comprehensive solution, Doolan Plumbing spearheaded the upgrade to their construction software. After an in-depth discovery process, they chose MYOB Advanced Construction (Acumatica) as the best fit for their requirements.

What changes followed the decision to implement MYOB Advanced (Acumatica)?

The implementation of MYOB Advanced Construction revolutionised Doolan Plumbing’s operations. It became their powerful platform for data visibility and operational efficiency. Every cost could be meticulously assigned to specific projects and sections, allowing for detailed analysis and cost tracking. Automation and integration capabilities streamlined processes, eliminating manual data manipulation and significantly reducing administrative burdens. Real-time reporting empowered project managers with actionable insights, facilitating better decision-making and resource allocation.

Where are they now?

Accurate financial reporting in MYOB Advanced Construction (Acumatica) has facilitated more effective tendering and pricing strategies and simplified complex compliance requirements. Precise labour expense tracking in MYOB Advanced Payroll has enhanced project costing accuracy and overall profitability. The elimination of manual administrative tasks has freed up valuable time for project managers, enabling them to focus on-site. This led to higher-quality outcomes and increased overall productivity. With MYOB Advanced, Doolan Plumbing has not only streamlined operations but has also positioned itself for sustained growth and success in the competitive plumbing industry.

How do I achieve a successful MYOB Advanced implementation?

A successful MYOB Advanced implementation depends on managing 3 critical risks:

1. Software Risk
2. Implementer risk
3. Self-Inflicted Risk

You can reduce your risk by selecting the right implementation partner. Although there are many different partners to choose from, you need the one that will work with you every step of the way. Managing risk is an important part of an implementation; selecting a low-risk partner is critical to a lifetime of success with your Business Management system.

Kilimanjaro Consulting ticks all the boxes when it comes to choosing the right partner:

• Proven industry experience and a positive reputation,
• A structured implementation methodology to guide both you and the implementer through the process,
• Ongoing training and support during your implementation and after go-live,
• The accounting skills to ensure you go live with a reconciled system, 
• A strong relationship with the software vendor allows us to influence enhancements to the software that might be useful to your own organisation,
• Specialised technical knowledge to integrate best-of-breed connected services into your system,
• A stable team with high levels of staff cohesion and collaboration and low staff turnover.

Kilimanjaro Consulting is the largest and most experienced implementer of MYOB’s Enterprise-level business management, accounting, payroll, and workforce management solutions: MYOB Advanced and MYOB Exo. We are experienced, low-risk implementers, helping organisations improve efficiency in their businesses through the use of clever, innovative, and proven technology.

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If you are ready to start your Business Management System journey, choose Kilimanjaro Consulting as your trusted implementation partner. If you don’t know where to start, download our free E-Book that will take you through everything you need to consider and what to be wary of during this process.

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Kilimanjaro Consulting is the largest implementer of MYOB’s Business Management Software across Australia and New Zealand. We take the time to understand your business and only recommend the products that can meet your needs. To start a conversation about how MYOB Advanced can improve efficiency in your organisation, email sales@kilimanjaro-consulting.com or call 1300 857 464 (AU) or 0800 436 774 (NZ).