The Must-Have Software for Your Countertop Business
Small businesses, especially in the countertop industry, have to manage a ton of tasks daily. From managing finances, customers, and employees, to creating invoices, marketing, and analyzing data, there are a lot of moving parts. The right software can make a big difference in terms of efficiency, productivity, and profitability.
In this article, we’ll outline the essential categories of software every business should have and a few options within each of those categories.
Project Management Software
Managing jobs and deadlines can be a challenge for a small business, particularly if you are working with a team. Project management software helps you stay organized and on track by providing a centralized place for scheduling appointments, tracking the progress of a job, and making sure everyone knows what they need to be doing.
Countertop businesses have a variety of specialized tools designed to help them manage their projects. Some of the popular options include Moraware's Systemize platform, ActionFlow, easededge, and StoneApp.
Accounting Software
Keeping track of finances is crucial for any business, so accounting software is a must-have. QuickBooks, Sage, and Xero and popular options that offer invoicing, expense tracking, and financial reporting. They are easy to use, accessible from anywhere with an internet connection, and can help you save time by automating many of the tasks associated with bookkeeping.
Countertop Tools
Countertop businesses have a few unique needs, and naturally, several businesses have emerged to help out.
SPEEDlabel helps organize your shop to make sure all pieces of a job stay together, proceed through QA, and end up at the right job site.
Moraware CounterGO and Slabware help you plan and design your pieces so that everything can come together.
Look at your business. Are you missing any of these essential tools? If so, check out a few of the options to fill the gap and take your business to the next level, while buying back some of your time!