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richywilts

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window cleaner pro need to update there programme
« on: April 23, 2013, 01:35:02 pm »
id love it if window cleaner pro carried out some updates on there software its pretty decent but needs tweaking and it could be so much better

if you could change or add things what would you do to it
Richard Wiltshire
Window Clean Direct

richardwiltshire36@yahoo.co.uk
www.windowcleandirect.co.uk
07894821844

PAUL ERITH

Re: window cleaner pro need to update there programme
« Reply #1 on: April 23, 2013, 01:45:45 pm »
I was only just thinking the same thing the software is great but needs a update.

I'm thinking about emailing them to see if they have any other service related cloud software that i can use.

If not then i'm going to bite the bullet and use one of the others but i have tried them and still find wcp layout better

Plus all that data from excel to transfer  :'( :'(



Paul

Richard iSparkle

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Re: window cleaner pro need to update there programme
« Reply #2 on: April 23, 2013, 02:00:58 pm »
i agree too.

i am starting to look at other software.

WCPro has been neglected and i am not sure the developers are interested any longer.

i am certainly needing something that supports multiple users, amongst other things...
iSparkle Window Cleaning

www.isparklewindowcleaning.uk

PAUL ERITH

Re: window cleaner pro need to update there programme
« Reply #3 on: April 23, 2013, 02:25:55 pm »
I'm surprised one of the bigger companies haven't done some thing i would have thought you could get a great package made for £5,000 to £10,000 and the demand would be huge.

I going to have to go with the only company that is actively developing their software but i don't like cloud

Paul

Richard iSparkle

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Re: window cleaner pro need to update there programme
« Reply #4 on: April 23, 2013, 02:32:08 pm »
I'm surprised one of the bigger companies haven't done some thing i would have thought you could get a great package made for £5,000 to £10,000 and the demand would be huge.

I going to have to go with the only company that is actively developing their software but i don't like cloud

Paul

hey paul,

do you mean aworker?
iSparkle Window Cleaning

www.isparklewindowcleaning.uk

PAUL ERITH

Re: window cleaner pro need to update there programme
« Reply #5 on: April 23, 2013, 02:41:30 pm »
yeah aworker is the only one at the moment and I'm getting so busy excel is becoming a pain.

I have only ever played with it I have never actively tried it for work purposes perhaps i need to upload three weeks work and see how i get on.

While still running excel.

Paul

Smudger

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Re: window cleaner pro need to update there programme
« Reply #6 on: April 23, 2013, 02:43:36 pm »
aworka only works 4 week in front - we liked it but this is a real problem we found.
Never argue with an idiot, they will only bring you down to their level, and beat you with experience

Richard iSparkle

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Re: window cleaner pro need to update there programme
« Reply #7 on: April 23, 2013, 02:47:00 pm »
aworka only works 4 week in front - we liked it but this is a real problem we found.

what do you mean 4 weeks in front?
iSparkle Window Cleaning

www.isparklewindowcleaning.uk

PAUL ERITH

Re: window cleaner pro need to update there programme
« Reply #8 on: April 23, 2013, 02:52:34 pm »
I would like to have at least a 6 month work forcast on the calendar planner.

Plus payment received option for paypal

robert mitchell

  • Posts: 1997
Re: window cleaner pro need to update there programme
« Reply #9 on: April 23, 2013, 03:29:51 pm »
i believe they are working on the planner so it plans further ahead , im just  trying the software after using george , bit confusing at first but think its pretty good.
www.ishinewindowcleaning.co.uk

The man who never made a mistake never made anything.

richywilts

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Re: window cleaner pro need to update there programme
« Reply #10 on: April 23, 2013, 05:01:01 pm »
yeah i find it annoying wcp is built more with single operator in mind but its nice and simple if it had a few more features such as

running it alongside microsoft outlook and being able to invoice customers by email etc

being able to use by multi operators as when your business grows only one person can access the programme
quite difficult when someone maybe debt collecting and you have 10 new jobs to input or need some important information

it would be nice to possibly have a sales pipeline/crm package run alongside it

if you clean multiple sites for one company you cant put them all on the one account unless im doing something wrong

it would be nice to have a feature to show which employee has cleaned what and whose cleaned the most etc
Richard Wiltshire
Window Clean Direct

richardwiltshire36@yahoo.co.uk
www.windowcleandirect.co.uk
07894821844

Karl1991

Re: window cleaner pro need to update there programme
« Reply #11 on: April 23, 2013, 06:17:57 pm »
Does anyone use Buckit? Just had a look on there site, features sound good and get 2 months free, not sure how much after that though?

Chris @ Aworka

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Re: window cleaner pro need to update there programme
« Reply #12 on: April 23, 2013, 06:28:38 pm »
A bit more info about Aworka...

I am working on extending the planner so that you can see a year ahead. At the moment, each job is only auto rescheduled each time you mark it done, so the visible work depends on the duration of your round, e.g. typically 4 weeks or 6 weeks. I would be interested to understand why you need to see more than that though...? Note that you can already get an income forecast for the year ahead or next year, without the work being shown on the planner.

Paul: I can probably import your data from excel. Email it to import@aworka.com if you want me to have a go.

Aworka is multiuser. There is an additional charge for each extra user, although typically several office staff can share the same account.

You can send invoices by email, which can be generated automatically if you wish, either after a job is done, or at a set interval, e.g. monthly. Emails contain a link that allow customers to view their invoices online and pay via PayPal.

You can have multiple locations per customer and include these on a single invoice. If you have multiple jobs for multiple locations, these are automatically grouped and subtotalled.

I'm going to add some basic CRM features soon, e.g. the ability to add multiple dated notes to customers and some improvements to the way estimates are handled.

Smudger

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Re: window cleaner pro need to update there programme
« Reply #13 on: April 23, 2013, 06:50:33 pm »
you need to see further in front as some works can be booked in in say 5-6 weeks (extar jobs different contracts etc) and yu cannot book them in if you calender looks empty, as you woudl end up double booking. For us this is a critical part and at the moment stopped us using your programme which looked pretty good aprt from that :)

Never argue with an idiot, they will only bring you down to their level, and beat you with experience

Chris @ Aworka

  • Posts: 135
Re: window cleaner pro need to update there programme
« Reply #14 on: April 23, 2013, 07:21:31 pm »
OK, thanks for that. I'll let you know when it's available...

p1w1

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Re: window cleaner pro need to update there programme
« Reply #15 on: April 23, 2013, 07:51:08 pm »
The only thing that stops me going over to work  is the schedule layout if it was the same as wcp then Iwould use it, iI like to see all my rounds as a whole when there due and not just the jobs.
Paul

Mike #1

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Re: window cleaner pro need to update there programme
« Reply #16 on: April 24, 2013, 06:21:08 am »
Why not click jobs select round and then hit refersh then you can view each round individually .

Maybe i am missing something guys please explain if i am .

One thing to bear in mind to those who dont use www.aworka.com  is if you like all your rounds in a nice neat order and dont want them to become muddled up . Then it aint going to happen as we know the weather can and will make short work of that over a period of months .

What is important to me is knowing exactly when my work is due each and every working week just on a 1-4 wk overview if that is all i can have .

I have a terrible memory and with aworka  providing  i keep on top of every thing ie work done or not and expenses . The system updates and i can track everything .

Aworka has allowed me to focus on my business much more and has been a godsend i dont where i would be without it . Mike

Swcs

  • Posts: 82
Re: window cleaner pro need to update there programme
« Reply #17 on: June 27, 2013, 02:38:19 pm »
So I'm guessing we're not going to get any more updates on the WCP program?!

I'm a single operator, but I have a few niggles, like it not display properly on my monitor, having to scroll across all the time does my head in.

Also would love the function to put non-work days/holidays into the planner.

WCP could be the ultimate program with a bit of tweeking.

Shame they haven't updated since 2010..

johnwillan

  • Posts: 313
Re: window cleaner pro need to update there programme
« Reply #18 on: June 27, 2013, 04:57:13 pm »
I run Aworka with multiple users as does "Ian Lancaster" & "Vin at Perfect Windows", it's a great app, but like all app's it takes a little while to find your way around, but it not difficult and Chris is on hand whenever help is required.

Worth every penny. 

teambuckit

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Re: window cleaner pro need to update there programme
« Reply #19 on: July 10, 2013, 11:01:03 am »
We are biased, however have you thought of using Buckit. We allow you to work as long into the future as you need as well as into the past. We have recently introduced a simple diary feature to visualize your jobs. You can get a free trial for two months.

@Karl1991 : after the two months the price is £5+vat/Month for up to 100 properties or £10+vat/Month for unlimited properties

TeamBuckit
(https://buckit.co.uk)