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swanson

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What software (if Any)
« on: June 09, 2019, 04:24:52 pm »
Hi
I’ve had a cleaning business for 5 years.
But over that time I’ve focused more on window cleaning.
SET UP 400 litre double di system. From Varitec.
My dilemma.
I have 150 domestic  customers and 20 commercial.
It generates me around the 5 grand per month  give or take.on a 4/8 weekly rotation.
When I’ve done the clean I mark in the diary the next clean works well for me.
What I need advice on would it be worth my while switching to cleaner planner, and is it easy to work with and how does it work.
I ask the question because 170 jobs  have I got enough customers to justify it.
Many thanks
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Smudger

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Re: What software (if Any)
« Reply #1 on: June 09, 2019, 04:56:27 pm »
I think the basic package would be of benefit and not too costly per month - however if your not intending to expand any further and its all working well as you currently do it - don't change!


Darran
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swanson

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Re: What software (if Any)
« Reply #2 on: June 09, 2019, 05:07:28 pm »
No I want to expand
I would like around 300 customers.
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Smudger

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Re: What software (if Any)
« Reply #3 on: June 09, 2019, 05:17:09 pm »
then trial cleaner planner for a month - see how you get on - lots on here use it so help should be readily available

Darran
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swanson

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Re: What software (if Any)
« Reply #4 on: June 09, 2019, 06:11:30 pm »
Thanks mate
I will give it a trial run.
Is it easy to use and set up.
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robbo333

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Re: What software (if Any)
« Reply #5 on: June 09, 2019, 06:24:31 pm »
You may also want to have a look at 'Aworka'.
I have around 300 customers and it works well for me.
In addition, Chris (who runs it) is extremely helpful.
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swanson

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Re: What software (if Any)
« Reply #6 on: June 09, 2019, 08:30:25 pm »
Thanks for that.
Is it cheaper then cleaner planner.
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robbo333

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Re: What software (if Any)
« Reply #7 on: June 09, 2019, 09:54:31 pm »
Quote from: swanson on June 09, 2019, 08:30:25 pm
Thanks for that.
Is it cheaper then cleaner planner.

I think it is but...look it up!
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AuRavelling79

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Re: What software (if Any)
« Reply #8 on: June 10, 2019, 03:27:39 pm »
I still use George. Cheap and cheerful and does what I need.
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Crystal-clear

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Re: What software (if Any)
« Reply #9 on: June 10, 2019, 03:30:55 pm »
Quote from: AuRavelling79 on June 10, 2019, 03:27:39 pm
I still use George. Cheap and cheerful and does what I need.

It doesn't have any text functionality or emailing invoices ? Purely just organising right since its offline.
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AuRavelling79

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Re: What software (if Any)
« Reply #10 on: June 11, 2019, 12:32:14 pm »
Quote from: Crystal-clear on June 10, 2019, 03:30:55 pm
Quote from: AuRavelling79 on June 10, 2019, 03:27:39 pm
I still use George. Cheap and cheerful and does what I need.

It doesn't have any text functionality or emailing invoices ? Purely just organising right since its offline.

That's true, but I only have about five formal invoices a month which I raise in MS Word and email. Quite a few businesses are happy with my standard "We've cleaned today, please pay up" slips that I leave upon completion.

It's fine for me and its reports serve as the basis of my tax returns.
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Ooooooog

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Re: What software (if Any)
« Reply #11 on: June 11, 2019, 03:25:07 pm »
We use aworka and xero for vat.
Aworka is great, too early to pass judgement on xero.
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Paul Wisdom

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Re: What software (if Any)
« Reply #12 on: June 11, 2019, 05:09:18 pm »
I email invoices with the George no problem  ;D
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