Scheduling Program

PS. Ed, TaskMaster KEC is locally housed, meaning that all data is on your computer.
 
Grant,

I appreciate all your posts but often I have the feeling you don't read the posts you are commenting on. The reason I post here is to find out if someone has a program that will meet my needs. So "the perfect program comment" I don't know until I ask. This site opens me up to multiple people in the same line of work as me. They may have just what I need. How would I know if I don't ask. Some responders repeat themselves over and over and I must not be upset when I get the same comments over and over. Every now and then I get upset. If I don't have anything positive, or my suggestion goes no where, I just read other posts. This site help people with their businesses. Some people just like to post , just to post. Thats ok. Just do not create a speed bump in the information sharing process.
Grant said:
Ed, If there was a perfect program out there, don't you think we would all be using it?
Each has its positives and its negatives.
Have you looked into ServiceCEO.
CRM is a term for Customer Relationship Manager and there is a bunch of them.
SAAS is Software as a Service which is where all software seems to be going. They host your data in the "cloud" and you dont need to worry about upgrading your computer/devices or the software or backups. Worrying if they will disappear with your data is not something only you think about, that is a huge worry for all that are looking at programs Choose a reputable company.
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Przrat said:
Some responders repeat themselves over and over and I must not be upset when I get the same comments over and over.
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And some people ask the same questions over and over, and then get annoyed if they don't get the answer they are looking for. You asked about software a few months ago, that's when I got you in contact with TaskMaster, which from what you have posted is the nearest thing to what you want that you will find currently.
Bottom line on this matter is that there is NOT a software program that will meet your (or anyone else's) needs 100% You will need to do several things to make the best decision
a) determine your budget
b) determine your priorities (recurring scheduling, invoicing, customer contact, accounting etc..)
c) determine if you want SaaS or do you want to "own" the program
d) determine if you want your data in house server or a cloud server
e) determine if you want mobile access to your data (iPhone, android, iPad, laptop, tablet etc.)
f) determine if you are willing to do the data transfer your self or pay some one else to do it (see a)
g) determine if you computer infrastructure is compatible with the prospective software
h) determine if you want professional training or if you want o wing it and learn on the fly

Of course if you are brave and have lots of spare money you can hire a programer to sit in your office for a month and learn how you operate your business and write you a custom program which might give you about 85% of what you expect.
 
Grant said:
And some people ask the same questions over and over, and then get annoyed if they don't get the answer they are looking for. You asked about software a few months ago, that's when I got you in contact with TaskMaster, which from what you have posted is the nearest thing to what you want that you will find currently.
Bottom line on this matter is that there is NOT a software program that will meet your (or anyone else's) needs 100% You will need to do several things to make the best decision
a) determine your budget
b) determine your priorities (recurring scheduling, invoicing, customer contact, accounting etc..)
c) determine if you want SaaS or do you want to "own" the program
d) determine if you want your data in house server or a cloud server
e) determine if you want mobile access to your data (iPhone, android, iPad, laptop, tablet etc.)
f) determine if you are willing to do the data transfer your self or pay some one else to do it (see a)
g) determine if you computer infrastructure is compatible with the prospective software
h) determine if you want professional training or if you want o wing it and learn on the fly

Of course if you are brave and have lots of spare money you can hire a programer to sit in your office for a month and learn how you operate your business and write you a custom program which might give you about 85% of what you expect.
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Apparently you do read posts you comment on. Lol

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Grant said:
And some people ask the same questions over and over, and then get annoyed if they don't get the answer they are looking for. You asked about software a few months ago, that's when I got you in contact with TaskMaster, which from what you have posted is the nearest thing to what you want that you will find currently.
Bottom line on this matter is that there is NOT a software program that will meet your (or anyone else's) needs 100% You will need to do several things to make the best decision
a) determine your budget
b) determine your priorities (recurring scheduling, invoicing, customer contact, accounting etc..)
c) determine if you want SaaS or do you want to "own" the program
d) determine if you want your data in house server or a cloud server
e) determine if you want mobile access to your data (iPhone, android, iPad, laptop, tablet etc.)
f) determine if you are willing to do the data transfer your self or pay some one else to do it (see a)
g) determine if you computer infrastructure is compatible with the prospective software
h) determine if you want professional training or if you want o wing it and learn on the fly

Of course if you are brave and have lots of spare money you can hire a programer to sit in your office for a month and learn how you operate your business and write you a custom program which might give you about 85% of what you expect.
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I have. Gawd.
Everything you ask I know and the pertinent info has been posted. A person with the proper program could contact me and we could go over the budget. Most of what you posted has nothing to do with the specific type of program I need.
Lets see

a) Open
b)READ MY POSTS
c) That depends on what is offered. I will do what I must.
d) most programs are doing with Cloud. I will take what is available
e)Prefer to won but will discuss anything
f)I am willing to transfer but if someone wants to do it for a reasonable fee, go ahead
g) What program? There isn't one to compare it with.
h) I can go with either


So hows that. Most of the questions you ask are for after there is a potential program in place. Now what Grant?
 
try Google
and be aware "A person with the proper program could contact me" doesn't work , you will have to contact them.

Here 30 or so, let us know what you find out:

fieldaware.com
Taskmasterkec.com
ServiceMax.com
visual-planning.com
fieldez.com
servicetask.com
getjobber.com
serviceceo.com
serviceautopilot.com
intacinternational.com
desco-soft.com
appointment-plus.com
hindsitesoftware.com
connect2field.com
insightdirect.com
qxpress.com
timetrade.com
eznetscheduler.com
euclidestech.com
shiftboard.com
genbook.com
microkey.com
aptora.com
thoughfulsystems.com
clicksoftware.com
abs-usa.com
appointmentquest.com
razorsync.com
servicetycoon.com
miracleservice.com
shiftplanning.com
merchantmaverick.com
bookfresh.com
 
3x5 index cards hasn't failed me yet
 
Funny how players can't help. A person who doesn't want to post on this site contacted me with what looks like a perfect program. I have just downloaded it. Looks to be exactly what I wanted. A little too much but I don't have to use all of it. Qb customer list supposedly can be downloaded. We shall see. Its a drag and drop system with a daily, monthly, yearly calendar. Customer info is able to download pics of the job along with customer info. The only thing that QB does that it doesn't is payroll. Runs in the "cloud" which allows me to use my Windows or Mac. Sounds like a winner but so did Taskmaster, and Lawnpro. If I wasn't here asking and struggling to get a competent answer I would have never got to this. If this program works it will really cut into desk time. It will automatically send email to due customers, and letters, and invoices. It will also allow me to use my logo. I have got to really thank that guy. If it works out, I will be happy to share it with all of you guys. I know how much you treasure your paper calendars but at some point you will need to move forward. Just because our jobs aren't the cleanest, doesn't mean we have to act like the job. The more professional we act and look the better we will be treated, and the more $$$ we can make. Remember its not whether you win or lose, ITS HOW YOU LOOK THAT MATTERS.
 
OK Here it is. The freaking program is great with tons of support. Its called "the customer factor". Steve is the designer, support guy and former window washer. It invoices, does reports, sets your customers up to be scheduled as you need them to be. Has a daily, weekly, monthly calendar to which you can drag and drop. Shows the upcoming schedule dates for several years if you want to go that far. Its decreasing my repetitive work. From QB, to Excel , to the calendar. Steve even exported the customers from QB to the customer factor for me. The cost is about $35.00 per month. If you figure that you have to update your accounting program about every 4 years it is a good price. Being that it is in the cloud the information is available on a phone or pad. The only thing it is lacking right now is payroll. Perhaps in the future if there are enough requests. Thanks to all you contributors to this post. Without all your suggestions I would have stopped looking. Finally someone saw the post and came up with "THE ONE".
 
Przrat said:
OK Here it is. The freaking program is great with tons of support. Its called "the customer factor". Steve is the designer, support guy and former window washer. It invoices, does reports, sets your customers up to be scheduled as you need them to be. Has a daily, weekly, monthly calendar to which you can drag and drop. Shows the upcoming schedule dates for several years if you want to go that far. Its decreasing my repetitive work. From QB, to Excel , to the calendar. Steve even exported the customers from QB to the customer factor for me. The cost is about $35.00 per month. If you figure that you have to update your accounting program about every 4 years it is a good price. Being that it is in the cloud the information is available on a phone or pad. The only thing it is lacking right now is payroll. Perhaps in the future if there are enough requests. Thanks to all you contributors to this post. Without all your suggestions I would have stopped looking. Finally someone saw the post and came up with "THE ONE".
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Steve been coming here for awhile


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Przrat said:
Golly thanks Vince. Nothing like a little sarcasm from someone who has apparently no clue. Think of this . We have between at least 2, to 3 maybe 4 jobs per day/night per truck. We work when the cooking is not being done. That means early morning or starting at 7:00 pm until whenever. If we work late at night we try not to schedule first thing in the morning. So a Staples calendar could be constructively used…………for toilet paper. If your comments can't be helpful, please keep them to yourself.
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My company does over $1 mil in sales per season and we use dry erase boards has worked perfect for years. Dont over think it genious.
 
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