It’s the 21st century, but many residential service businesses still use older techniques. They send out paper invoices, get a physical check, and take it to the bank to deposit it. They may only keep track of their clients using a folder system or their memory. Estimates are done through a visual inspection only without the ability to check current pricing quickly. While business is done this way successfully, it can only grow or scale to more significant operations, especially in the commercial arena with modern techniques. Tech stacks are a must for businesses nowadays. Let’s look at what types of software can be helpful for trade business.
Much of a tradesman’s time is spent making estimates for potential customers. It could be done automatically while still on the site. Estimating is often included with complete project management software like BuilderTrend, ProCore, and Construction Foreman. This software can help with everything from the beginning of a project to the end (estimates, invoices, etc.). Some even include time-tracking for employees or subcontractors. An all-in-one solution can frequently be cheaper and less confusing in the long run.
For work on your business, it’s crucial to stay organized. For business to-dos, Asana and Monday.com are good task management software. Since they also have a mobile app, you can get a good understanding of all the things you have to do from anywhere. Split up your tasks throughout the week to stay on top of things.
Accounting software like Quickbooks Online or Sage is necessary for your business’s finances. At Aladdin Bookkeeping, our preferred software is Quickbooks Online for its ease of use and practicality. Clients can use the Payments option to send invoices to their clients and even create recurring invoices to be paid reliably and on time. They can also see their business’s profitability and keep track of what is happening in their business.
Software can be super helpful when it comes to growing your business. From saving time to making it easier for your clients to pay you, they’re a must in the modern company. We’ve created an Ultimate Tech Stack List for Tradesmen that is free for you. Click here to grab yours!
