This Guest paper was submitted for publication in May 2021
It is copyright to Rae Oliver © 2021
Published here July 2021

Editor's Foreword | Author's Introduction
The Benefits of Managing Your Business with Plumbing Software 
How to Choose a Plumbing Project Management Program
Most Popular Plumbing Software Programs | Final Thoughts

Most Popular Plumbing Software Programs

Now that we've covered what to look for when choosing software, here are the current most popular and widely adopted project management programs used by experts in the field.

Vcita

This is a cloud-based customer relationship management (CRM) program designed for small businesses. Companies use it to manage their clients remotely from any location and to attract more business opportunities online and on social media. It's tailored specifically for service providers, but is used by business owners in a number of different industries, from business consultants to fitness trainers, handyman professionals, landscapers and more.

Essentially the tool lets your clients discover, book, and pay for jobs while you're working. Even if you don't have a company website, potential clients can view your service list and schedule appointments directly from a Vcita landing page or a secure client portal. Vcita can also extend your brand, drive client engagement, schedule appointments, handle payments, share documents, and craft meaningful marketing campaigns. You can easily collect payments from any mobile device, so there's no need for fancy hardware.

Housecall Pro

Housecall Pro is a cloud-based field service management program for plumbers, electricians, HVAC technicians, and more. It automates workflows and streamlines technician dispatch using its native mobile app and innovative web portal.

Trusted by over 17,000 businesses, the full-service tool is known for its ease of use despite its many features. It supports service professionals with all aspects of their workflow from job scheduling and third-party integration to invoicing and payment processing.

Housecall Pro's in-app employee chat makes it possible for you to seamlessly communicate back and forth with your team in real-time, eliminating possible miscommunications. With GPS tracking, you're able to locate where your team is and where they are headed for their next job.

It is also fully integrated with access to the Housecall consumer booking app, which makes it effortless for existing customers to rebook you in the future, see job history and pay for services provided.

mHelpDesk

This field service solution boasts easy, personalized onboarding, making it ideal for non-tech savvy business owners. Its data migration feature makes your transition as smooth as possible, by converting your old data and transferring it into your new mHelpDesk account. You also have access to hands-on customer support and a personal trainer to ensure you're quickly up and running and using the software to its maximum potential.

mHelpDesk provides software features for HVAC, plumbers, electrical contractors, landscapers, cleaning service professionals, and many more industries. The all-in-one service company software solution supports a variety of scheduled and unscheduled workflows, with both one-time and recurring appointments. Its innovative offline mode feature allows you to continue working, even if your Internet goes down.

Field technicians can use the mobile app to record their time and materials, which can then be easily converted into an invoice. It integrates with a variety of popular third-party accounting programs, such as QuickBooks, eliminating the need for double data entry.

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