TMiller
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Does anyone out there use something other than a "run-of-the-mill" calendar for scheduling jobs? If yes, what do you use?
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motorCITY
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There are tons out there. If you go to www.download.com and do a search for "Calendar" you'll notice over 300+ different softwarez available. Some are only Calendars, while others are Day Planners, Reminders and QuickNotes. You can read reviews from other users, see their ratings, etc. . . . Most are free. Some require purchase if you like it or ask you to register after a 30 day demo.
Now for popularity, a lot of people are starting to use Franklin's new "PlanPlus" for Outlook. Take a Peek Here:
http://www.franklincovey.com/planplus/screenshots.html
I personally haven't used it, so I can't comment on use.
However, one thing you may want to keep in mind is if you use/or plan to use a PDA (palmpilot) -- you'll definetly want a software/scheduler that will sync'up with your PC. Just be sure to read the reviews on each, and make sure it's compatible with your PC.
Good Luck.
Now for popularity, a lot of people are starting to use Franklin's new "PlanPlus" for Outlook. Take a Peek Here:
http://www.franklincovey.com/planplus/screenshots.html
I personally haven't used it, so I can't comment on use.
However, one thing you may want to keep in mind is if you use/or plan to use a PDA (palmpilot) -- you'll definetly want a software/scheduler that will sync'up with your PC. Just be sure to read the reviews on each, and make sure it's compatible with your PC.
Good Luck.
Beemerboy
Just One More Coat
I come from a back ground in data base managment for large companies. Don't take this the wrong way, but I ran telemarketing and sales training departments for them.
The data managment software that I use to keep track of appointments and call backs (that's a big one ) is Goldmine. Its a bit over the top for a detail shop but its on my PC already.
I can enter all the personal info, what I did, price, problems with the car, and then a call back, card, e-mail, you name it, in what ever time frame I think will work for the given customer.
This link will let you read for yourself.
http://www.systems4crm.com/GM_pricing.asp
I also have a plam pilot ( I know PC junkie) that I carry for booking or looking at the calander in the field should I need that.
I'm not really that busy but it does help to keep in cheak those cars that you might be able to get twice in a year with a little pro-active call.
The data managment software that I use to keep track of appointments and call backs (that's a big one ) is Goldmine. Its a bit over the top for a detail shop but its on my PC already.
I can enter all the personal info, what I did, price, problems with the car, and then a call back, card, e-mail, you name it, in what ever time frame I think will work for the given customer.
This link will let you read for yourself.
http://www.systems4crm.com/GM_pricing.asp
I also have a plam pilot ( I know PC junkie) that I carry for booking or looking at the calander in the field should I need that.
I'm not really that busy but it does help to keep in cheak those cars that you might be able to get twice in a year with a little pro-active call.
I use a Pocket PC and my Tablet PC linked up. I use ACT software on both and incorporate the scheduling and the abilities to take notes on clients and their cars. This way if I am away from home I have my info on the Pocket PC, when I get home I link up and the info is in both places. I like to keep preferences for the customers, like whether they like low gloss or shiny tires.
CleanCar
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Outlook has a schedule feature that works well.
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ezragipson
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Has anyone ever heard of rocketgarage.com software. I'm thinking about using that format.