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Leverage the MyJobs app to track costs from the job site. Most construction projects, installation solutions, and service contracts require that crews operate almost exclusively outside of the office. As large amounts of material and labor are consumed, recording these costs can prove a challenge. Now supervisors and foremen are leveraging the EBMS MyJobs app to address these common challenges ...

The most universal question from customers seems to be “what's the price?” Answering this question often includes variables such as options, accessories, and custom pricing. Your team needs information at their fingertips to quickly and knowledgeably make sales. What is your sales workflow? The new MyProposals app is designed to help you feel confident and sell from anywhere. While you probably ...

A metal supply store has unique challenges that differ from typical hardware and building supply stores. Metal panels are made-to-order, trim profiles are custom-cut, and building packages are sold as kits and materials lists. Add these day-to-day challenges to a disrupted supply chain and increased demand, and many owners are pulling their hair out trying to keep up. The good news is that there ...

Do you think your team could increase productivity? Do you wish you could make better use of the time in your workday? By taking control of your workday with a little deliberate task management, you and your team can organize your work more effectively and increase overall productivity. Here are seven tried and true methods to increase productivity: Pro-tip: use these methods with the MyTasks app ...

If you are in the initial stages of evaluating enterprise resource planning (ERP) software, you are probably wondering, “How much will it cost my business to get started with ERP?” Cost is an important factor for any business investing in ERP software. All good business owners will evaluate costs and assess return on investment (ROI) before deciding on a solution. The startup cost of ERP can vary ...

Answering common questions about EBMS eCommerce. Are you considering connecting your website to existing business operations? More and more companies are offering online shopping and customer service options to their customers. In today's video, Brian answers a few questions about our integrated eCommerce solution. The EBMS eCommerce integration is a powerful tool that synchronizes customer, ...

Enter orders anywhere, anytime with the MyOrders app. Don't limit entering orders to the shop or sales room. This app equips your staff to discuss stock, check pricing, and verify order information from any location. Say goodbye to paper order forms, inaccurate product info, and calls back to the office.

This year, perform inventory counts in less time and with more accuracy. Most companies take a physical inventory at least once every fiscal year. That is, count all items in the warehouse, store, or vans to verify that the quantity on record is the same as the actual physical quantity. Adjustments are then made to reconcile the actual count with the count on record.

An important part of getting service jobs done is having an efficient way to schedule and dispatch technicians. Many people prefer to see schedules laid out in a dispatch calendar or board. These dispatch boards make it easy to tell which technicians are busy or available, check the status of a job, and reschedule quickly.

You've done the hard work, now it's time to get paid! Do you have efficient options to collect customer payments? Mailing out invoices requires time to print and mail and even more time for the client to receive those documents and send payment back. Not to mention all the time required to field questions about lost order details or mail out overdue payment reminders!

More and more companies are automating and are experiencing big operational improvements. Many young businesses have started with simple out-of-the-box accounting software as it was the simplest option for their new or small business. As operations grow, these businesses typically add a variety of separate software tools to accommodate their expanding needs. Now many are finding that using these ...

Give employees the ability to log in and out of work from their mobile device. The MyEBMS app now includes a simple way to clock in and out of work using a remote TimeClock feature. Instead of being limited to the lunchroom or shop, your workers have the option to clock in and out from their mobile device.