Day to Day Business Organisation.

[Paul Barton]

Arb Pro, Tree Contracting Software for Arborists, Tree Contractors, Tree Surgeons

[Rick2517]

Arb Pro, Tree Contracting Software for Arborists, Tree Contractors, Tree Surgeons

 

Just looked at the sit, looks promising and I've asked for more info. Shame they don't offer a trial period tho!!

 

Everything they state it does I can and do already do on my iPad/mac so it will come down to how user friendly it is and if it is worth paying for!!

[easy-lift guy]

Mattplace, I believe you already have found your Girl Friday, having your wife on board with the day to day opperations is a Capital idea IMO. All the best with the next generation.

easy-lift guy

[Dan Earp]

Sage payroll software for smaller business | Why Sage? | Sage UK

[Stereo]

We use sage 1 for invoicing and payroll. We are not arb but the principle is the same and it's excellent software. Not sure if it can do quotes and convert to an invoice.

[detritus21]

Am I the only person who uses an old fashioned paper diary? Everything gets written in the diary both quotes and jobs. I then transfer what ever is needed ie written quotes and invoices onto the computer into individual folders of quotes and invoices.

[mattplace]

Mattplace, I believe you already have found your Girl Friday, having your wife on board with the day to day opperations is a Capital idea IMO. All the best with the next generation.

easy-lift guy

 

Thanks ELG.... 'Willow' is 8 weeks old and she has already got me wrapped around her little finger!!

[Dan Earp]

Thanks ELG.... 'Willow' is 8 weeks old and she has already got me wrapped around her little finger!!

 

lol thats great, maybe willow could take any calls from people / clients that are playing hard ball. her crys would break anyone, yet her little whimpers could melt anyones heart.

also willow is a great name, i say that cos thats the name i chose for our 3rd lol. enjoy your time with your new babygirl bud

[easy-lift guy]

Thanks ELG.... 'Willow' is 8 weeks old and she has already got me wrapped around her little finger!!

 

8 weeks old and she has you wrapped around her little finger:001_rolleyes:.

I have heard of getting a head start on the little ones helping to raise and care for the parents, your daughter really takes the cake! All the best.

easy-lift guy

[likeitorlumpit]

Am I the only person who uses an old fashioned paper diary? Everything gets written in the diary both quotes and jobs. I then transfer what ever is needed ie written quotes and invoices onto the computer into individual folders of quotes and invoices.

 

no mate!! not at all

I take telephone enquiry down with number address name and if necessary 'how did you hear about us'

Go see job.

On the same A5 pad I write down job details and maybe take a photo or two.

Get back and sometime within a week I either e mail of post a quote.

If job gets accepted I book in a provisional date then phone nearer the time.

Do job

Send invoice

Await payment

Keep tabs on all money due and paid invoices by regularly going through invoice file . That also lets you know how much money you should have.

Wife does the hard stuff= PAYE/Tax/- incidentally all online.

Maybe I'm the dinosaur:001_smile:

Or simple.