Using free software to streamline your business processes

Aug 02, 2022

Tips for construction SMEs and micro businesses, with Norma Matheson, Financial Director of Matheson Damp Services

Find out how Matheson Damp Services, a growing family business specialising in damp and timber treatment, streamlined its business processes using the free version of a platform called Asana – and how it transformed their business operations.



In this podcast

In this podcast, we speak with Norma Matheson, Financial Director of Matheson Damp Services for a re-cap of her excellent presentation at the Tech2Grow event back in June.

Listen in… 

This recording is about 25 minutes long. If you’re short on time, scroll through to the sections that interest you most (see timings below). When you’re ready, listen here (link opens in a new window):

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Short on time?

Listen to the sections you’re most interested in:

00:00 Introduction to Norma, the company and her role within the business.

01:27 The problem the business was looking to solve.

04:00 The process involved in selecting the software.

 05:20 How the Asana platform is used and applied within the business.

08:30 The functionality of the free version of Asana and why the business is considering paying for additional features.

11:10 System setup and the skills and resources needed.

12:27 The difference using Asana has made to the business – and the key benefits realised.

16:40 Team engagement with the tool, feedback from the field and ease of use on site devices.

20:00 Next steps on the digital journey for Norma and the team.


21:00 Advice for other businesses looking to streamline their business processes.


Connect with Norma and Matheson Damp Services:


Website: Damp Specialists Glasgow | Damp Treatment | Matheson Damp Services

 

Email Norma directly to find out more: Norma@mathesondampservices.co.uk


This podcast has been created thanks to funding from the CITB. The post appeared first on Digital Construction Skills.

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