Business Tips & Strategies

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 [...]

How Can a Service Management System Support My Business? How Does Electronic Invoicing Work? Why Should my Business Start Using a Job Scheduler? Can it Support my Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) Schedule? Can it Simplify Inventory Control? Want to Ask More Field Service Software Questions? Get in Touch with Joblogic Have you made it a top priority to streamline daily work oper [...]

Safety is a huge concern for employers and employees alike. When severe accidents happen, it can be catastrophic to both the company and the individual. From operating cumbersome machinery to handling toxic chemicals, there are many possible dangers in the workplace. While being proactive and managing these risks is the best way to ensure a safe area, an overloaded schedule can often [...]

If you are managing a team of field service engineers, you probably spend a fair amount of time scheduling jobs and ensuring your technicians are working as efficiently as possible. After all, the more calls your engineers can make in a day, the better it is for the bottom-line. If everything appears to be running smoothly, you may think why fix something that ain’t broke! But be hone [...]

Hundreds of hours are spent weekly filling out compliance forms to ensure that every business decision, from ordered materials to customer interactions, fits compliance regulations. Unfortunately, while compliance forms are more prevalent than ever, the time spent navigating the regulations and filling out forms has not gotten any easier. If your business is struggling to keep up, com [...]

Every trade has its own set of tools that make the job simpler and more efficient, and the electrician’s toolkit is certainly no exception to this rule. For field service companies, ensuring their electricians are well-equipped for the tasks at hand is always a priority. Good tools can make the difference between a steady stream of customers and struggling to find leads. For those cur [...]

First up, let’s get one thing straight – spreadsheets are useful. Really useful. So, why the critique? Spreadsheets may be the go-to tool for collecting and organising data, but in business it’s important to understand where the limitations are. It’s not a case of spreadsheets being bad, but it’s a well-known fact that businesses outgrow them. There is a tipping point in business when [...]

What is BYOD? What Are the Advantages of BYOD? What Are the Disadvantages of BYOD? The BYOD (Bring Your Own Device) trend is picking up steam in the field service industry. And for good reason, the application of BYOD has been a key driver in increasing customer satisfaction by enhancing the efficiency of many businesses. However, like most revered solutions that appear too good to b [...]

Did you know that your business could get an additional £3,000 for each new apprentice you take on? The incentive payment is in addition to the £1,000 employers already receive for hiring an apprentice! So, that’s £4K for each apprentice – that’s a pretty good financial incentive and apprenticeships bring lots of other business benefits too. But get your skates on as there’s limited t [...]