Back to blogsThere are plenty of websites and apps out there designed to help make life easier for tradie’s. But how can you tell the great from the so-so? We’ve rounded up our favourite apps for tradies. Revealing what makes them the best in the business. Check them out below:
Xero
The gold standard in cloud accounting software for trade and construction. Easily capture expenses, quote and invoice customers for jobs. Accept payments and view cash flow from your mobile. A must for the modern tradies with an array of connectable apps in the Xero ecosystem to make running your business digitally a breeze. In fact all of the apps bellow integrate seamlessly to save you lot’s of headaches – and make it easier for your accountant or bookkeeper to process BAS and IAS.
simPro
Is full-scale end-to-end field service management software. We love how Simpro helps our clients successfully run your business with single software solution built for service, project, and maintenance management. with all the features for office and field, simPRO’s cloud-based solution gives you everything you need to manage operation and grow your business.
ServiceM8
One of the industry faves – It’s cloud-based software for trade contractor & service sole operators up to 20 staff.
ServiceM8 streamlines the front-end job management, from a clients’s first call through to scheduling, customer communication, quoting, job documentation, invoicing & payment. Form there, it integrates with Xero to form and end-to-end field service packages.
Buildxact
From first takeoff and quote to final invoice, Buildxact provides builders and trades with simple online business tools. They help you get ahead and stay ahead, with estimating and job management software to manage the job end-to-end.
This slick app helps produce accurate quotes up to 80% faster and makes for easy scheduling and management of staff and constructors. We love its streamlined invoicing and purchase orders and better control of cashflow and profit.
Deputy
Deputy is an awesome employee. management tool for tradie’s, connecting businesses and employees seamlessly through its app. Deputy simplifies rostering, timesheets, tasks, team communication and the sometimes-complicated Award Interpretation.
No more headaches when you connect Deputy and Xero to calculate overtime, penalty rates, leave loading, and salary costing with every shift!
Instagram and Facebook
Yes, social media is important for business credibility. Instagram and Facebook posts and promos are all about showing off your work. Quit the selfies for a while and showcase the projected you and your team have dedicated their time and hard work to.
Social media is great way to get your business more exposure. So get posting and show off the incredible projects your business has brought to life.
For help with choosing and implementing the best apps your business, you can book in directly with our team here FREE TECH AND APP REVIEW or give our team a call on 03 9988 777 today.
