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Use a system
The most important thing in being efficient is planning and making sure materials are available when they are needed . While a system can help with this , experience probably counts the most and a great job can be done without a system .
However , when you look at virtually all of the other recommendations in this article , a system can help a lot .
Collecting all of the money that ’ s due by making sure you invoice for it ? Simple one click invoicing plus being able to invoice from the job makes this easy .
Getting back to customers quickly ? Putting together quotes electronically with most information pre-filled then sending by email or text at the click of a button simplifies the process . Automatic selling ? This is all about having a competent
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‘ Even if the impact of coronavirus turns out to be small , you can benefit greatly from improvements in efficiency
’ system in place . Very few people are disciplined enough , or have the time , to always remind customers about repeat work 11 months after it was last done . And of course , a system means that all of your paperwork is easier to do , is held in one place and never gets lost . The advantages of this to efficiency , particularly if you are a growing business , cannot be overestimated .
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Seize the day
The government seems to be trying to do a lot to help the trade sector but there is still a chance that times will get very hard . It ’ s always better to be ahead of the curve and the time to look at improving your efficiency is now . Even if the impact
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of coronavirus turns out to be small , you can benefit greatly from improvements in efficiency . That ’ s in terms of higher profits , less hassle and more opportunity to grow . It ’ s hard not to like these things .
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About the author
Benjamin Dyer is CEO and co-founder of Powered Now . Powered Now ’ s mobile app aims to make it easier for installers , electricians , builders and other trades to run their businesses .
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