If you're running your own cleaning business, then buying cleaning business software is a good way to organise the business.
There are a number of business management software packages available that are specifically designed for cleaning businesses. The software has a range of functions, which normally include features such as:
- Appointment tracking so that cleaning personnel know where to visit on a daily basis.
- Client contact management facilities.
- Customer history.
- Customer billing capabilities including the ability to take credit card payments.
- Customer feedback on the quality of their cleaning service, which can help to improve customer service.
- Data export to personal information managers and accounts and billing packages such as Quickbooks or Quicken.
- Charting and data analysis capabilities.
- Data backup.
- Financial forecasting.
Good packages are available for a range of cleaning industries such as domestic cleaners, oven cleaners, janitors, window cleaners and carpet cleaning businesses. Some packages have mobile versions available so that they can be accessed by cleaning staff working at remote sites.
Cleaning software is usually either custom written specifically for cleaning businesses. Alternatively some of the larger offerings are service business software packages that may be customised for a cleaning business.
Examples of cleaning software include Window Cleaner Professional. This package is designed specifically for people running window cleaning businesses. The sophisticated software takes charge of managing window cleaning rounds, enabling the business to be run with maximum efficiency. The system handles invoicing and payments so that profits can be maximised. By improving the efficiency with which a window cleaning business is run it makes it possible to dramatically increase profits and allow the software to very quickly pay for itself. A mobile version of the software application is also available, allowing jobs to be tracked while on the move.