QuickBooks Integration:  Take a close look before you buy When an Electric company reaches a certain size operational software becomes a must. It gets harder and harder to hold things together. If you are like most companies, you’re perfectly happy with QuickBooks for your accounting needs. What you really need is something more functional to […]

There are four reasons to consider a mobile solution: Faster turnaround. Payment is normally made to the tech on site. This can make a big difference in your cash flow. You get your money faster, and don’t have to worry about invoicing and collections. Reduced paperwork. The technician enters the information and sends it back […]

Most people don’t realize that the QuickBooks database can be corrupted. This normally occurs when one of the workstations is unstable, and crashes while the user is in QuickBooks. If the computer is in the middle of writing to a file, this can corrupt the database. There is an easy way to tell if you […]

We’ve all been there before: the paperwork black hole. Everything is right there in the file cabinet, good luck finding it. For example, we need to schedule a repair: We have all the information we need at our fingertips. First we go to the file cabinet or to QuickBooks, drag out all of the old […]

If your QuickBooks is running slowly, it might pay to look at your anti-virus software. Good anti-virus software is critical to a secure computer system. The problem is that freeware tends to scan every file when opened as if it is an email with potential viruses. This is fine until you start working on a […]

The new technology has revolutionized the way Electric companies do business. It is now possible for small to medium sized businesses to field a mobile solution at a reasonable price.  Buying a mobile solution can be difficult, there are so many, and it is hard to figure out what they really do. Some mobile solutions […]

Preventive Maintenance can be your Goldmine!!! PM’s can be a goldmine. With good scheduling and controls they can bring in consistent service revenue and good profits. With good management tools they can result in a steady stream of new installs and upgrades to grow your business. However, if you lose control of the process it […]

PM Agreements – End the nightmare Preventive Maintenance service contracts are the lifeblood of most Electric companies. But they can become a nightmare. You need to send out renewal notices for expiring contracts. You also need to remember to create invoices in QuickBooks and track the returns. Scheduling all of those work orders can also be […]

Automate your parts delivery schedule: One of our customers wanted more control over installations. The availability of parts was a major headache. He ordered most of his parts specifically for the job. Time after time the technician would get to the site, and be unable to finish, because a specific part was not available. Receipts […]

Eliminate Redundant Data Entry One of the two most frustrating things you can face in a business is redundant data entry. Many businesses have multiple systems that don’t tie together. When you create a quote, you enter the name and address of the prospect. If you get the deal, re-enter the name and address on […]