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UK Window Cleaning Forum => Window Cleaning Forum => Topic started by: ianhannaford on July 11, 2006, 09:51:09 pm

Title: WCP - 4 days left...
Post by: ianhannaford on July 11, 2006, 09:51:09 pm
Hi All,

Just a reminder that you only have till the 15th to get WCP for only £55.00.

If anyone still has any suggestions then please let me know

Thanks

Ian
Title: Re: WCP - 4 days left...
Post by: ScrimShady on July 11, 2006, 09:55:38 pm
What is a WCP?
sorry i sound a bit stupid
Title: Re: WCP - 4 days left...
Post by: ianhannaford on July 11, 2006, 09:58:18 pm
Sorry, WCP is Window Cleaner Professional. A piece of software that I wrote to help you manage and run your window cleaning business. You can download a free trial at our website www.windowcleanerpro.com.

Im adding updates all the time so let me know if there is anything that you would like included.

Thanks

Ian
Title: Re: WCP - 4 days left...
Post by: master cleaner on July 11, 2006, 11:03:12 pm
when you bring out the palm version it would be very nice to only have to click the screen once when someone pays maybe a box on the screen that when you click it a cross appears to indicate payment or 2 boxes one for cleaned and one for payment.

hope this is possible

gary
Title: Re: WCP - 4 days left...
Post by: ianhannaford on July 11, 2006, 11:07:56 pm
when you bring out the palm version it would be very nice to only have to click the screen once when someone pays maybe a box on the screen that when you click it a cross appears to indicate payment or 2 boxes one for cleaned and one for payment.

hope this is possible

gary

Hi Gary,

The first version for the handheld will run on a Pocket PC not a palm. Once we get this underway we will release the palm, mobile and blackberry versions.

The problem with having it all on one screen is the amount of information on a limited screen size. You will have the ability the record not only whether it was cleaned and whether payment was accepted but also how much was paid (i.e. record over payments), the payment method and the date. Fitting this all on one screen maybe quite difficult but Ill see what I can do  ;D

Cheers

Ian
Title: Re: WCP - 4 days left...
Post by: master cleaner on July 11, 2006, 11:13:20 pm
thanx ian

i am looking at your software seriously but it needs to be easy for me thats why i asked the question , at the moment i use a book and all i do is put a line / when i have done the windows and a cross X when i have done them and they have paid which is simple and is what i am looking for in the software.

thanx

gary
Title: Re: WCP - 4 days left...
Post by: ianhannaford on July 11, 2006, 11:22:26 pm
thanx ian

i am looking at your software seriously but it needs to be easy for me thats why i asked the question , at the moment i use a book and all i do is put a line / when i have done the windows and a cross X when i have done them and they have paid which is simple and is what i am looking for in the software.

thanx

gary
Hi Gary,

Im sure you will find our software really easy to use, you simply enter your data, the system then gives you suggestions on the days work you print it off come back and enter the cleans. Simply by doing this you will automatically manage your debts and accounts  ;D

I have attached a sample worklist to show you what you can print out for the days work. It is really simple and allows you to tick a box to say 'Done', it tells you how much the customer owes (from this clean and any previous debts) and a box so that you can enter how much you collected.

I can walk you through the system if you need me to but I'm sure you will find it quite simple yet highly effective.

Cheers

Ian
Title: Re: WCP - 4 days left...
Post by: master cleaner on July 11, 2006, 11:32:18 pm
hi ian
beleive it or not we can clean up to 90 houses in a day so the paperwork on a4 sheets would mount up so that is why i want to use the pda i am ok with my round book for now but would really like to use the pda , i bought it to use george but it wasnt for me thats why i am hoping your software will do what i need on the pda

gary
Title: Re: WCP - 4 days left...
Post by: ianhannaford on July 11, 2006, 11:35:51 pm
hi ian
beleive it or not we can clean up to 90 houses in a day so the paperwork on a4 sheets would mount up so that is why i want to use the pda i am ok with my round book for now but would really like to use the pda , i bought it to use george but it wasnt for me thats why i am hoping your software will do what i need on the pda

gary

Cool, Im developing it right now so if you have any ideas then please fell free to email me any suggestions (screen designs, functionality etc...)

The pocket pc version will only work along side the desktop version, i.e most of the data will be held in the desktop app and data syncronised between the two.

Cheers

Ian
Title: Re: WCP - 4 days left...
Post by: steve m on July 11, 2006, 11:38:09 pm
good programme but 90 odd quid is a bit much. Yes I've seen your reply to this before about the price of the equipment, but its your tool of the trade, so to speak. Just cos someone spends 5000 on a wfp doesnt mean they can charge 50 pound a clean
Title: Re: WCP - 4 days left...
Post by: ianhannaford on July 11, 2006, 11:41:26 pm
good programme but 90 odd quid is a bit much. Yes I've seen your reply to this before about the price of the equipment, but its your tool of the trade, so to speak. Just cos someone spends 5000 on a wfp doesnt mean they can charge 50 pound a clean
Fair enough, you can't please everyone.

Dont forget this is a one off charge for life where as in your business the charge for a customer is on going. I'd love you to come and clean my windows for the rest of your business life for £90  ;D

Ian
Title: Re: WCP - 4 days left...
Post by: master cleaner on July 11, 2006, 11:47:29 pm
i dont mind paying as long as it is exactly what i want, when you do the palm version please post on hear with maybe a months free trial the trial offer on the desktop version on my pc has run out so i cant try it anymore , i put it in as soon as you posted it was available but havent had the time to play with it properly and now i cant so maybe a months trial on the pda would be better.

gary
Title: Re: WCP - 4 days left...
Post by: steve m on July 12, 2006, 12:02:39 am
quite true, it is a one off payment, but what about any upgrades, or ammendments that you make
Title: Re: WCP - 4 days left...
Post by: ianhannaford on July 12, 2006, 12:06:51 am
quite true, it is a one off payment, but what about any upgrades, or ammendments that you make

Hi Steve,

They are all free for life  ;D

Plus I really want to grow the application along with the requirements of it's users, so if any features need adding I will try and add them as soon as possible. The best part about the application is that it automatically updates itself all the time so when I add new functionality everyone gets it without waiting for new versions to be released as in traditional software.

Thanks

Ian

P.S By the ways its only £55 until the 15th July  ;D
Title: Re: WCP - 4 days left...
Post by: steve m on July 12, 2006, 09:32:13 am
Ian

   must admit its sounding better by the minute. its just i've been using the free demo,but being a dooer and not a thinker, i'm still finding things out about it and the 14 days doesnt seem long enough( no plug for longer demo)
Title: Re: WCP - 4 days left...
Post by: ianhannaford on July 12, 2006, 09:39:53 am
Ian

   must admit its sounding better by the minute. its just i've been using the free demo,but being a dooer and not a thinker, i'm still finding things out about it and the 14 days doesnt seem long enough( no plug for longer demo)
Hi Steve,


We were thinking of offering a longer demo but have seen previously with other software we have released that a shorter demo gets people into action. If you have a long demo then people tend to install and with the rush of everyday life they tend to leave and forget about it. With a shorter demo on a great ( ;D) product it creates a sense of urgency and gets users to actively use the software, with the biggest bonus that it quickens the learning curve.

If it would be useful to anyone then I certainly don't mind doing some 'Master Classes' that will show you the most effective way to use the software and some of the many features that you may or may not know about. Let me know if anyone is interested in doing something like this?

I am availabel most of the day on email and host live chats on www.windowcleanerpro.com if anyone wants to ask questions and get immediate response. My email is ian@windowcleanerpro.com

Thanks

Ian
Title: Re: WCP - 4 days left...
Post by: macc on July 12, 2006, 05:38:55 pm
All my rounds are loaded & back dated to 5th April,  :o, ive even loaded 90% of my expensis,  ;D.

So far im well impressed & would reccommend as a must. To come in from work grab a cold Stella, maintain my work, its easy.

I always hated Jan case i knew i had to do my books & get them in. Ive even sorted an accountant out,  :o. 5th of April he can have my accounts off WCP.

WFP, WCP, can it get any better.  ;D

Macc
Title: Re: WCP - 4 days left...
Post by: carl stanton on July 12, 2006, 06:23:46 pm
i can totally vouch for the software, its tops, i am really naff and i mean really naff @ paper work! and wcp keeps on top of every thing, and makes it so easy once you get used to it, and the support is fast and tops!  8)

cant wait to for the pda update!!  ;D

Macc thats good going!!
Title: Re: WCP - 4 days left...
Post by: rosskesava on July 12, 2006, 08:58:19 pm
I can't seem to get the program to install.

I keep getting this:

Title: Re: WCP - 4 days left...
Post by: ianhannaford on July 12, 2006, 09:03:30 pm
I can't seem to get the program to install.

I keep getting this:



Hi,

There is a know problem using Firefox to download the application (Microsoft  >:()

Try using internet explorer and when it asks you make sure you run/install rather than save.

Im online in our chat rooms if you need any more help. www.windowcleanerpro.com/support.php

Thanks

Ian
Title: Re: WCP - 4 days left...
Post by: rosskesava on July 12, 2006, 09:11:09 pm
I tried using ie6 but I click on the download trial and nothing happens.

Thanks for replying to my posting above but I'm sorry I've spent nearly an hour on this and I'm a type of person who'll give it a try but if it don't work then that's it.

Thanks anyway.

I wish you luck though.

Cheers
Title: Re: WCP - 4 days left...
Post by: ianhannaford on July 12, 2006, 09:41:36 pm
I tried using ie6 but I click on the download trial and nothing happens.

Thanks for replying to my posting above but I'm sorry I've spent nearly an hour on this and I'm a type of person who'll give it a try but if it don't work then that's it.

Thanks anyway.

I wish you luck though.

Cheers

Hi Ross,

Just sent you an email but for others who have had problems. I have spotted an error on the last update that would cause new users problems when downloading. I uploaded the updates just now and should be ok.

Thanks and apologies for the inconvenience.

Ian
Title: Re: WCP - 4 days left...
Post by: macc on July 12, 2006, 10:12:02 pm
i can totally vouch for the software, its tops, i am really naff and i mean really naff @ paper work! and wcp keeps on top of every thing, and makes it so easy once you get used to it, and the support is fast and tops!  8)

cant wait to for the pda update!!  ;D

Macc thats good going!!

Hi Carl. Been a few late nights & a few largers. Like you i dont do paper work, so i thought i would get it up to date.

Still got last years to do.  ::).

Macc
Title: Re: WCP - 4 days left...
Post by: carl stanton on July 12, 2006, 10:33:41 pm
macc,  im just doing it as i go along, but i think i will back date it to april, for tax. makes sense and i think it will be easier at the end of tax year! assume that is why you back dated!?
but i have seen the benifits with wcp
keep tabs on debts
shedule
accounts
keeps good details just a few!  ;D
Title: Re: WCP - 4 days left...
Post by: macc on July 12, 2006, 10:44:47 pm
Hi Carl.

Thats why i did it, books up to date & not too bad going back to April. It was easy for me cause ive been on time with all my work, so it was easy working out the dates.

Agree with all your points, its great to press a button & the info is all there, beats a calculater any day.

My kids cant believe im computerized now, they thought i was a cave man.   :o

Macc