Keeping track of when/where?

[MudslinginFX4]

OK guys, and gals, things are just getting to confusing now. I am finding myself writing peoples addresses everywhere and dates that I am supposed to meet with people to give estimates. Along with all of that, I also am not pleased with my routing software and the way that I keep track of my weekly contracts. What ways do you all keep track of where you are supposed to be and at what time? Do you use a calandar for everything and follow it everyday or do you plug it in the computer? Thanks.

[Soupy]

I use Gopher for scheduling.

[gene gls]

I use a weekly planner for estamates and meetings, a 30-60 day calander on my wall for schudeling, and Lawn Monkey for customer info and invoicing.

Gene

[jajwrigh]

My desktop is littered with post-its in the order that I need to get things done. Kind of primative, but works for me!

[allgreen lawn]

I have been using day planners as well as wall calenders, all becoming a pain and taking to much time, I can't breath. I am personally getting set up with clip visual, I heard nothing but good things so far. We will see soon.

[Team Gopher]

Hi ECM LAWN,

Please visit our site and download our 30-day trial. Let us know if you have any questions then.

Thanks Soupy for refering us :)

[NNJLandman]

I use Microsoft Access. Its a very good database program. You can store tons of information, pull up certain infortmation when needed print out all your accounts etc. Best thing is it comes with most computers so you probably already have it.

[monkey9197]

post its to just hold info then throw it on the PDA. if u can get one cheap get it. mnine was free thats why i have it i would never pay a few hundred for one though its not worth it

[MudslinginFX4]

Team Gopher, I have downloaded your trial version in the past and just can't justify forking out any more money right now for another billing software. While I am not totally happy with the one I have now, I can deal with it. I will keep your company in mind though when I am looking to replace the one I have now.

[Soupy]

ECM LAWN, Gopher has dropped their price recently. Also, I'm not sure if they still offer it, but they use to take $100 a month payments until it is paid off.

[celltech]

Soupy your right--at least I think. Seems they might have dropped their prices by about $100 if memory serves me well. And I think this would have been in the last month or so.
Also, at the top of the "pricing" page it does say that monthly payments are available, but that Special price offers are not offered with the monthly payment plan.

That is good, because I was thinking of using it as well.
Mike

[Tim Canavan]

I use a dry erase board and a day planner for appointments. A wall calendar for landscape job scheduling and my wife to keep it all in line. I have recently purchased Lawn Monkey but have not learned how to do the maintenance scheduling yet.
Stay organized. You don't want to lose a potential job or get a bad rep for not returning calls. I can't tell you the number of times over the years that I have gotten jobs because I am the only guy that calls back. Also, if you are going to be late for an appointment, call.