Have you recently expanded your lawn care business? Are you floundering with paperwork and customer information? Many people find that expansion is inevitable and desirable, but it can happen quickly. If you’re worried that you’re going to lose business or your customers are going to get discouraged with wait-times and handwritten receipts, it’s probably time to consider lawn care software. It’s an investment that helps you get organized, which means you can make more money without spending so much time.
What It Needs
Of course, your particular needs may be different, but most software products are designed to organize all aspects of the business. Therefore, you should look for a few key features, such as:
- Interactive calendars with scheduling abilities
- Billing forms and payment forms to keep up with invoices and payments
- Maps that help you determine which customer should be first, saving money on gas and time
- Automatic updating features that allow staff to update work as it is completed
Of course, most software programs have these features and more, so it’s best to read through what is available and consider how you can utilize it for your company and needs.
It’s also important that you ensure the software works with your computer, laptop, and other devices, such as smartphones.
Benefits of Use
The primary advantage of using such software is to save time. When everything is in one convenient location (on a computer), you don’t spend hours searching for a receipt or customer information. You can quickly see what jobs are scheduled so that you can schedule new clients without wearing yourself too thin. Along with such, you can group customers by location, saving time and money.
You can also take the time to input all the services you offer with pricing, which can save you time on creating invoices.