- What is the difference
between JobTracker+ and Etails?
- What are JobTracker+ capabilities?
- Is JobTracker+
customizable?
- What is the setup
time/learning curve with JobTracker+?
- Can
JobTracker+ run on a network?
- Do I
need a dedicated desktop PC to run Job Tracker+?
- Do I
need a smart phone/handheld to use Remote JobTracker+?
- Which smart
phone/handheld devices will Remote JobTracker+ run on?
- How
does information from Remote JobTracker+ get distributed?
- Can I manage my
employee’s information within JobTracker+?
- Will
JobTracker+ record all the work orders that are automatically
sent?
- What
happens if there is a delay in my job after the schedule has
been set?
- If I
already have information stored in Microsoft Excel, can I
utilize it?
- Can
JobTracker+ allow for vacations and weekends?
- Can
JobTracker+ link with my QuickBooks accounting program?
- What type of
reports can JobTracker+ generate?
- If
many of my jobs are basically the same, can I reuse an old job
or set up a template?
1. What is the difference
between JobTracker+ and Etails?
The main difference between Job Tracker+ and
Etails are the scheduling capabilities in JobTracker+. Etails is
award-winning punch list management software, which is its focus.
The focus of JobTracker+ is project management, such as the
scheduling of jobs via linked tasks and Gantt charting.
2. What are JobTracker+ capabilities
JobTracker+ is customizable so there is an
unlimited amount of information you can track. You simply set
up JobTracker+ to fit your company. Here are a few examples of
what our users are using JobTracker+ for: 1) Scheduling, 2)
Punch List Management, 3) Service Management, 4) Work Order
Management, 5) Project Management, and 6) Contact Management.
3. Is JobTracker+ customizable?
Absolutely. With JobTracker+, you control what
information you want to record. You also have full control of
the order you want to view the information and the type of
information you wish to record. Don’t like a column heading?
Simply right click on it to modify it.
4. What is the setup time/learning curve with
JobTracker+?
JobTracker+ was designed
by contractors for contractors – it was created with simplicity in
mind. Unlike most other project management programs, our users are
typically up and running in less than two hours! Job Tracker+ also
comes with many helpful aids such as 1) a getting started guide, 2)
sample job templates, and 3) technical support.
5. Can JobTracker+ run on a network?
JobTracker+ will run on any network. Using Job
Tracker+ on a network allows multiple users at different locations
access to Job Tracker+ information. There is no limit to the number
of users, and users can even access JobTracker+ information at the
same time. JobTracker+ can be set up to run on network with multiple
desktops or can be run on just one desktop with multiple users
accessing the information using Remote JobTracker+. JobTracker+
allows you to set user names and passwords for security reasons.
6. Do I need a dedicated
desktop PC to run Job Tracker+?
No, JobTracker+ requires very little memory to
function. Your everyday computer is fully capable of running
JobTracker+
7. Do I need a smart phone/handheld to use Remote JobTracker+?
No. You simply need an internet
connection - you can access Job Tracker+ from any remote location
with an internet connection. It doesn’t matter if it is a
desktop, laptop, or smart phone. You can be managing your
business from a boat in the water with a wireless internet
connection!
8. Which
smart phone/handheld devices will Remote JobTracker+ run on?
Any smart phone/handheld device, desktop, or
laptop with internet access is capable of running Remote JobTracker+.
Feel free to contact Digital Canal for recommended devices.
9. How does information from Remote
JobTracker+ get distributed?
Remote JobTracker+ will automatically update
the information on your computer that hosts the JobTracker+
software. This means when changes are made from a remote
location, those changes will automatically be reflected on the
desktop that JobTracker+ is installed on. With the automatic
distribution feature in JobTracker+, an unlimited about of data can
then be emailed or faxed with just a couple of mouse clicks.
10. Can I manage my employee’s information
within JobTracker+?
Yes. When you enter your employee’s
information in the Contact Database, you can specify personal
information such as tax ID numbers, insurance information, and
workman’s comp information. This will help reduce the number
of different files you have to manage.
11. Will JobTracker+ record all the work
orders that are automatically sent?
Yes. At any time you can
review the emails and faxes that the program has sent. You can
search for sent work orders by Job Name or Contact.
12. What happens if there is a delay in my
job after the schedule has been set?
No problem. In a matter of a few simple
clicks, you can modify the delayed task(s). JobTracker+ will then
automatically readjust your schedule to reflect the delay. At this
point, you can have JobTracker+ email or fax new work orders to the
affected subs/employees/clients. It is that easy!
13. If I already have information stored in
Microsoft Excel, can I utilize it?
Absolutely. JobTracker+ has the ability to
import and export to Microsoft Excel.
14. Can JobTracker+ allow for vacations and
weekends?
JobTracker+ allows the user to specify days
off. JobTracker+ will then adjust your schedule to reflect those
days off. Any reports or work orders you create will also reflect
these days off.
15. Can
JobTracker+ link with my QuickBooks accounting program?
Yes. JobTracker+ does link with QuickBooks
Pro. This link allows your scheduling program and your accounting
program to be up to date at all times.
16. What
type of reports can JobTracker+ generate?
JobTracker+ generates multiple reports. Some
of its reports include: 1) Work Orders, 2) Work Schedules, 3) Gantt
Charts, and 4) Schedule Calendar. Each report has options which
allow you to customize the report.
17. If
many of my jobs are basically the same, can I reuse an old job or
set up a template?
Absolutely. You can set up a job template at
anytime. You can also have multiple job templates for different
types of work - and of course the template can be modified. Using a
job template will save you many hours instead of setting up each job
independently.
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