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UK Window Cleaning Forum => Window Cleaning Forum => Topic started by: PAUL ERITH on July 20, 2013, 08:48:39 am

Title: Multiple van operators what software do you use ?
Post by: PAUL ERITH on July 20, 2013, 08:48:39 am
I need to sort out some software for accounts, wages & customer scheduling ect.

What software do you multivan operators use ?

Thanks Paul
Title: Re: Multiple van operators what software do you use ?
Post by: formb on July 20, 2013, 08:51:48 am
Accounts and wages, Sage.

For rounds I have custom software, expensive but very useful.
Title: Re: Multiple van operators what software do you use ?
Post by: Richard iSparkle on July 20, 2013, 08:53:41 am
Accounts and wages, Sage.

For rounds I have custom software, expensive but very useful.

hi soapy,

where did you get your software made and how much did it cost you?

i am continually frustrated with WCPros short failings, and limited way of working.

i will eventually have my own software developed...
Title: Re: Multiple van operators what software do you use ?
Post by: PAUL ERITH on July 20, 2013, 08:55:03 am
Accounts and wages, Sage.

For rounds I have custom software, expensive but very useful.

I would love to go custom but i don't have up to 5k to spend on software development

I will take a look at sage

Thanks Paul
Title: Re: Multiple van operators what software do you use ?
Post by: PAUL ERITH on July 20, 2013, 08:57:49 am
Whats the name of the sage software soapy they have a large list of programs on their site  ???

Paul
Title: Re: Multiple van operators what software do you use ?
Post by: formb on July 20, 2013, 09:04:46 am
Initial cost was £1500 I have had developments on it since. Including the initial price, it has cost £3500 - £4000 over 6 years.

I got a local software designer to do it. I have asked him in the past if he is interested in selling it on to other windies, he isn't.

When I asked him to do it there was very little choice of software out there, George or nothing. Its a different story now but my software is very useful and I will probably develop it further.
Title: Re: Multiple van operators what software do you use ?
Post by: formb on July 20, 2013, 09:07:26 am
Sage instant payroll if you have less than 10 employees. And I think its sage instant accounts I use. I'm not at work just now I'll check later...
Title: Re: Multiple van operators what software do you use ?
Post by: Richard iSparkle on July 20, 2013, 09:07:54 am
Initial cost was £1500 I have had developments on it since. Including the initial price, it has cost £3500 - £4000 over 6 years.

I got a local software designer to do it. I have asked him in the past if he is interested in selling it on to other windies, he isn't.

When I asked him to do it there was very little choice of software out there, George or nothing. Its a different story now but my software is very useful and I will probably develop it further.

Thanks for the info.
Title: Re: Multiple van operators what software do you use ?
Post by: PAUL ERITH on July 20, 2013, 10:39:29 am
Initial cost was £1500 I have had developments on it since. Including the initial price, it has cost £3500 - £4000 over 6 years.

I got a local software designer to do it. I have asked him in the past if he is interested in selling it on to other windies, he isn't.

When I asked him to do it there was very little choice of software out there, George or nothing. Its a different story now but my software is very useful and I will probably develop it further.

I thought you were going to say 4-5k

like most things custom made always fit better than off the shelf items  ;)

Paul
Title: Re: Multiple van operators what software do you use ?
Post by: formb on July 20, 2013, 11:07:56 am
Quote from: Erith window cleaning
Whats the name of the sage software soapy they have a large list of programs on their site  ???

Paul

http://www.sage.co.uk/sage-instant-accounts

http://www.sage.co.uk/sage-instant-payroll
Title: Re: Multiple van operators what software do you use ?
Post by: PAUL ERITH on July 20, 2013, 11:23:42 am
Quote from: Erith window cleaning
Whats the name of the sage software soapy they have a large list of programs on their site  ???

Paul

http://www.sage.co.uk/sage-instant-accounts

http://www.sage.co.uk/sage-instant-payroll

Thanks for the help i will have a look today

Paul
Title: Re: Multiple van operators what software do you use ?
Post by: murray42 on July 25, 2013, 10:51:21 pm
Have you looked at our software, The Scheduling Manager?  We have many cleaning companies of various types using it in the U.K., and other countries.

In a lot of ways, it's better than custom software, because it's been very thoroughly tested over 25 years.   Others have put in their suggestions, so you get the benefit of their wisdom, too.  Plus, if you need a little piece customized here and there, we can do that for you.

Take a look, and give me a shout if you have further questions.  I'd be glad to help.

http://www.thoughtfulsystems.com

Murray Gordon

Phone:  +1-718-369-0608 (U.S.)
0207 617 7242 (U.K.)
Title: Re: Multiple van operators what software do you use ?
Post by: p1w1 on July 25, 2013, 11:11:41 pm
Have you looked at our software, The Scheduling Manager?  We have many cleaning companies of various types using it in the U.K., and other countries.

In a lot of ways, it's better than custom software, because it's been very throughly tested over 25 years.   Others have pout in their suggestions, so you get the ebenfit of their wisdom, too.  Plus, if you need a littl piece customized here and there, we can do that for you.

Take a look, and give me a shout of you have further questions.  I'd be glad to help.

http://www.thoughtfulsystems.com

Murray Gordon

Phone:  +1-718-369-0608 (U.S.)
0207 617 7242 (U.K.)

Do you have a trial of the software as to try it out first?
Title: Re: Multiple van operators what software do you use ?
Post by: Moderator David@stives on July 26, 2013, 09:37:29 am
no they don't

It is expensive too if you cant get on with it
Title: Re: Multiple van operators what software do you use ?
Post by: Sean Dyer on July 26, 2013, 09:59:12 am
why do you need a more comprehensive scheduling system for more than one van?
the accounts side i understand but not for rounds

surely you just put more work into george or window cleaner pro etc and print off 10 worksheets instead of one?

Title: Re: Multiple van operators what software do you use ?
Post by: Ian Lancaster on July 26, 2013, 10:05:55 am
Aworka

The operative updates it for you

Seemples - tjk tjk ;)
Title: Re: Multiple van operators what software do you use ?
Post by: alfie11 on July 26, 2013, 10:08:24 am
I need to sort out some software for accounts, wages & customer scheduling ect.

What software do you multivan operators use ?

Thanks Paul

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Title: Re: Multiple van operators what software do you use ?
Post by: Knocker on July 26, 2013, 12:07:40 pm
Service CEO,
Title: Re: Multiple van operators what software do you use ?
Post by: murray42 on March 26, 2014, 03:29:13 pm
We do have the option of a monthly rental, so you can try the software for a very minimal investment.

www.thoughtfulsystems.com

Murray
Title: Re: Multiple van operators what software do you use ?
Post by: steve123 on March 26, 2014, 04:46:50 pm
We do have the option of a monthly rental, so you can try the software for a very minimal investment.

www.thoughtfulsystems.com

Murray

Although you are a little slow at responding to forum posts  ;D
Title: Re: Multiple van operators what software do you use ?
Post by: g.brookes on March 26, 2014, 05:17:42 pm
I use bright pay for wages. It's great and it's free for upto 3 employees. Then aWorka for scheduling. All very easy
Title: Re: Multiple van operators what software do you use ?
Post by: johnwillan on March 26, 2014, 06:05:19 pm
Aworka for everything other than salaries, if I employed I'd subcontract the wages or use Sage
Title: Re: Multiple van operators what software do you use ?
Post by: murray42 on April 29, 2014, 05:23:49 pm
Sorry about that, Steve123.  I guess I should find a way for this forum to alert me when there are replies to my post/s.

Thanks  :)
Title: Re: Multiple van operators what software do you use ?
Post by: DaveG on April 29, 2014, 05:47:34 pm
Murray, There's a "Notify" button next to the "Reply" button.

If you click on it, it emails you when someone replies to the topic...