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 equipment 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 […]
There is something about paperwork that seems to make it hard to find. We’ve all been there before: Everything is right there in the file cabinet, good luck finding it. For example, we need to repair a walk in refrigerator we installed last year. We have all the information we need at our fingertips. First […]
Most companies depend on their existing customers for new sales through word of mouth advertising. In reality your existing customers are your most important resource. So it stands to reason, if you want to grow your business, you need to work your existing customers. Here are a few starting tips: The first step […]
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 […]
QuickBooks is a great accounting program, but it doesn’t handle recurring maintenance, agreements, service locations or work orders very well. You can drive yourself crazy trying to keep up with maintenance renewals and PM reminders. Some people put the information into QuickBooks notes, or create appointments in Outlook. Some even try to keep track of […]
Mobile solutions are the way of the future for Equipment companies. They can speed up the collection process and really give your cash flow a shot in the arm. It is a huge advantage to a business owner, but like many new and better technologies they come with a risk. It is not uncommon for […]
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 […]
Things just seem to be easier for some business owners. Sales seem to walk in the door, and business is almost always profitable. For a lot of us, this just doesn’t seem to be the case. We work like crazy, and struggle for every sale we get. One of the things that make a difference […]
