[8weekly]

Hi Fin, funny how different options can be I would say Chris provides excellent support and has continued to develop and improve the program.

Hi John, I can only speak of my experience to date with Aworka. I sent Chris an email on the 12th with various questions and so far I have not recieved a reply. Like I said to me it's important if you want to use a database system such as these is that the support and improvements are there continuously for as long as you are paying for the service. Regarding  Aworka on the app I find it basic. IMO it should almost replicate the online service, you cannot even enter a new job and the 'coming
Soon' banner which is on the new job icon has been there since I have had the app. I hope one of these systems does the lot.

I always get a really quick reply from Chris.

[Smudger]

Fin - definatley trial CP - it does it all, the support is great, and if you have an improvement rob will implement really quickly too - have you signed up for the trial - well worth a play x

[Rob @ Cleaner Planner]

Thanks Smudger.

Fin - Please feel free to drop me a note if you're curious about CP and what it can offer that (perhaps) your current software doesn't (and also about what's in the pipeline )

rob@cleanerplanner.com

Cheers,

Rob

[harry willett]

Looks good value to me I like the automation of all the admin jobs gocardless intergation etc the more time I can spend on the glass the better

[concept]

Looks good value to me I like the automation of all the admin jobs gocardless intergation etc the more time I can spend on the glass the better

Sums it up perfectly.

After all, that's what earns you the money.

[concept]

What are people using for the app?

I dont mind it on iphone, however a couple of the lads find it a bit difficult to use, as with paper, they can scan where they are headed, and work out their routes, and see notes at a glance.

Anyone using tablets? Looking into cheap tablets, purely to save time from working on the smaller screens.

[Rob @ Cleaner Planner]

7" tablet is the way to go I think. Nice compromise between mobile and full tablet. The guys will be able to fit a lot more jobs on the screen making scanning their workload much more feasible.

I believe Carl @ CWC is using cheapish 7" Android tablets with good results - perhaps he'll chip in and tell us what model he went for.

[Smudger]

Rob, will you be adding a notes facility onto the mobile app

[supernova77]

What data sources can Cleaner Planner import from?

George ?
Aworka ?
Window Cleaner Pro ?

Andy

[Rob @ Cleaner Planner]

Smudger - Yep, just been discussing this with Simon @ Concept as well. Looking like a must have now so going to get this in place by the end of the week.

Andy - We can import from all 3 Which do you currently use? If you've signed up for the trial simply email me the backup or export and I'll get it imported for you: rob@cleanerplanner.com

[Mike #1]

Aworka does the job for me as a single user i would not make the switch to Cleaner Planner  i would have to pay £25.00 a month  to be able to  email  invoices . Mike

[dave0123]

aworka will email invoices, and aworka will invoice automatically through the night if you switch it on in the mobile app

[steve123]

7" tablet is the way to go I think. Nice compromise between mobile and full tablet. The guys will be able to fit a lot more jobs on the screen making scanning their workload much more feasible.

I believe Carl @ CWC is using cheapish 7" Android tablets with good results - perhaps he'll chip in and tell us what model he went for.

How would this work? (I am not very techy) 

Would all the data be visible all day on one of these things? or do they have a mobile connection? If not how would it update the main database?

sorry if i sound stupid 

[Rob @ Cleaner Planner]

Hi Steve,

Not stupid at all

Basically you create your worksheet(s) as normal in Cleaner Planner.

Then before you head out in the morning you "Download worksheet(s)" to the your phone or tablet (e.g. via WiFi - you don't even need 3G).

All your jobs for the day (including notes and balances) are then available on your phone or tablet while you're out an about.

Again, no need to worry about 3G signal and everything is instant as you're not tethered to the net. No waiting around for the thing to load while time is money

Then when you get home (or for multis - when the operative gets back to base) you / they simply "Upload changes" from the app and all your charges, payments etc appear in central CP.

Review the worksheet, submit and you're done.

Any further Q's just give me a shout - rob@cleanerplanner.com

Rob

[steve123]

Hi Steve,

Not stupid at all

Basically you create your worksheet(s) as normal in Cleaner Planner.

Then before you head out in the morning you "Download worksheet(s)" to the your phone or tablet (e.g. via WiFi - you don't even need 3G).

All your jobs for the day (including notes and balances) are then available on your phone or tablet while you're out an about.

Again, no need to worry about 3G signal and everything is instant as you're not tethered to the net. No waiting around for the thing to load while time is money

Then when you get home (or for multis - when the operative gets back to base) you / they simply "Upload changes" from the app and all your charges, payments etc appear in central CP.

Review the worksheet, submit and you're done.

Any further Q's just give me a shout - rob@cleanerplanner.com

Rob

That sounds nice and simple. Even i could manage that. 
 Thanks

[Rob @ Cleaner Planner]

Grab the trial if you're curious and I'll walk you through things

Do you use any software currently or are you on paper?

[Neil Gornall]

Hi Steve,

Not stupid at all

Basically you create your worksheet(s) as normal in Cleaner Planner.

Then before you head out in the morning you "Download worksheet(s)" to the your phone or tablet (e.g. via WiFi - you don't even need 3G).

All your jobs for the day (including notes and balances) are then available on your phone or tablet while you're out an about.

Again, no need to worry about 3G signal and everything is instant as you're not tethered to the net. No waiting around for the thing to load while time is money

Then when you get home (or for multis - when the operative gets back to base) you / they simply "Upload changes" from the app and all your charges, payments etc appear in central CP.

Review the worksheet, submit and you're done.

Any further Q's just give me a shout - rob@cleanerplanner.com

Rob

I like this idea, I am currently thinking of trying Cleaner Planner so this would be good for my vans.
I was thinking I would have to use smart phones but this is a much better idea as phones are yet another monthly outlay.

Anyone got any recommendations for a good cheap tablet that's idiot proof. ( i am sure my lads wouldn't mind me saying that lol)

[Rob @ Cleaner Planner]

Hi Neil - Yep, was hoping Carl @ CWC would jump in with his top cheap tablet tip but I think he's snowed under at the minute!

Didn't think of that but yes, cost saving is another key advantage of not needing 3G (I'd been focused on it being quicker, simpler and no need to worry about signal which can be up and down).

Look forward to helping you find your feet with the trial. The app is a big time-saver for multis as it takes the end of day data entry off you

[Neil Gornall]

Hi Neil - Yep, was hoping Carl @ CWC would jump in with his top cheap tablet tip but I think he's snowed under at the minute!

Didn't think of that but yes, cost saving is another key advantage of not needing 3G (I'd been focused on it being quicker, simpler and no need to worry about signal which can be up and down).

Look forward to helping you find your feet with the trial. The app is a big time-saver for multis as it takes the end of day data entry off you

Will be in touch to get started asap Rob, had a van breakdown this week so am a bit busy. 

[Neil Gornall]

Hi Neil - Yep, was hoping Carl @ CWC would jump in with his top cheap tablet tip but I think he's snowed under at the minute!

Didn't think of that but yes, cost saving is another key advantage of not needing 3G (I'd been focused on it being quicker, simpler and no need to worry about signal which can be up and down).

Look forward to helping you find your feet with the trial. The app is a big time-saver for multis as it takes the end of day data entry off you

Just worked out... this will save me about 9 hours each week. Bargain!