Business Tips & Strategies

How to Request Payment From a Customer  When to Request Payment for An Overdue Invoice How to Send an Overdue Invoice Reminder The Case for Automation  What to Include in an Unpaid Invoice Letter or Email Bringing it All Together – an Email Template What to Do if the Customer Doesn’t Respond to Your Overdue Invoice Reminder? Actions You Can Take If Payment Reminders Don’t Wo [...]

More and more organisations are integrating sustainability principles into their businesses and if you are a supplier to them then your own sustainability credentials could win or lose you a tender as part of their supply chain.  Find out how you can make your business more sustainable in this blog. Awareness of how we impact the environment has grown exponentially in the last de [...]

What is a Quote?  What is the Difference between a Quote and an Estimate? What to Include in a Price Quote? How to Quote a Price for a Job? Conditions in the Market Job Costs Pricing Model Can I Use a Quote Sheet Template? How to Send a Quotation to a Customer How to Email a Quote to a Customer How to Create a Quote with Joblogic Before a job can even be started, one of the bigg [...]

In this blog post, Doug Aris, Head of Construction at Achilles outlines the red flags that could be costing your business work with larger contractors and other companies and organisations. Things that may once have passed unnoticed are now a potential red flag for businesses and could result in projects and longer-term work being lost to competitors who are better prepared and able t [...]

Facilities management software with self service functionality allows managers, employees and customers to view, update and track their data from a centralised location. Self-service software saves time for all parties involved as features can be assessed anytime through a computer or mobile device. This also lightens the load of administrative tasks as workers can submit project upda [...]

Why is Measurement Important and Why Use KPIs? Which Metrics are Important and Why? So, Where Do You Start? The Importance of Data Technology to the Rescue If you are a business owner or manager in the field services industry, you’ll already understand how important it is to track KPIs (key performance indicators). Keeping a sharp eye on how your business is going and how your teams [...]

Looking to hire the ideal individual to boost the productivity of your team and take things to the next level? Whether your organisation operates in facilities maintenance, HVAC or electrical engineering, hiring the right individuals can make all the difference for your company. With all of the new technology available today, you might assume hiring has become easier than ever before [...]

It’s no secret that today’s tradesmen are busier than ever, and managing their schedule is a full-time job in itself. Even if you’re handling a small team, not having the right software to track your projects can make it challenging to keep up with your jobs, clients and invoices. That’s where Joblogic management software for tradesmen can assist. This simple-to-use platform is perfec [...]

What Is a QR Code? How Are QR Codes used in the Field Maintenance Industry? The Benefits of Using QR Codes with Joblogic How to use QR Codes via Joblogic Mobile How to use QR Codes via Home Screen How Do I Generate a QR Code? Find Out More If you are having problems keeping track of all the assets that you manage and what needs doing, then it is time to take a closer look at how QR c [...]

On 6th April 2021, IR35 rules changed. So, who needs to know and what do they need to know? If you are providing services to a client, and you are a contractor, or an intermediary that hires contract workers, you will need to understand the changes to IR35 as it could affect you. The new rules affect companies dealing with contractors and contractors themselves. To start, you need to [...]

In today’s highly competitive service maintenance market, the best organisations seek the fastest, most efficient ways to keep their customers happy. As a result, the technological drive towards automation and monitored control has made legacy desktop software providers less relevant. While legacy software typically offers a suite of valuable features and is still incorporated in busi [...]

What is an Asset Survey? Why Are Asset Surveys Important? Using Asset Survey Software to Effectively Manage and Track Assets What is a Condition Survey? The Numerous Benefits of Mobile Asset Data Capture Which Industries Should Use Asset Surveys? When it comes to maintaining assets, safety and compliance are among the primary concerns of building and facility managers. Due to these n [...]