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Window Cleaning
Software is the business
establish the problems that they encountered on a daily basis, which
Window Cleaner Pro (WCP) is a business
enabled us to create solutions to counter these issues directly,”
management program that includes
explains WCP creator Ian
Hannaford.“Window Cleaner
advanced features to make running a Pro has been designed
window-cleaning business quicker, easier
specifically to meet their
needs, and our current users
and more efficient
have seen significant changes
in the way they run their
businesses as a result of using
software firm in Sussex has released a new programme the software.”
A
designed to help window cleaners manage their businesses
more efficiently. It includes a number of advanced features and Works this way
tools to help companies streamline their work, allowing them to WCP has a number of benefits:
spend less time on administration and more time expanding and • Allows you to structure and
improving their business. organise your existing
The story of Window Cleaner Pro (WCP) started working practices.
back in 2004 when the • Provides instant access to
first version was created business features including
as a piece of bespoke finances and expenses,
software for a small debts, accounts and to do
window-cleaning lists.
company. However, its • Provides excellent customer
success was such that it management and simplifies
was made available to a customers with more than
number of companies, one job, either at the same
from one-man location or across multiple
operations to large locations.
multi-employee setups. • Monitors the success of marketing campaigns allowing for
improvements in future campaigns.
• Automatically keeps a constant and accurate record of customers
with outstanding payments.
• Software can be customised to suit your business by allowing you
to add your own values for options like payment methods and
expense types.
• Organises your jobs in an order that fits in with the way you work.
• Allows you to enter details about each job carried out and record
complete payment details.
• Segregates your business by allowing you to create multiple
accounts, debt lists, rounds and worksheets for each employee or
working day.
• Synchronisation from the PDA’s can be performed over WiFi
Following five years of allowing users to work remotely.
product development based on • Frees up more time for you to plan, develop and maximise your
extensive feedback from customers, WCP business.
has been formed into a high-end product that is now being launched
globally. The company already has customers using the software in And finally
the USA, Australia and throughout Europe. In addition, the company provides numerous support packages and
The software incorporates a number of advanced features that are add-on tools, including secure internet backup and website design.
all designed to help window cleaners get the most from their As WCP is constantly being developed, users are invited to make
businesses. It allows users to make accurate revenue calculations suggestions for improvements that will be taken into consideration
based on different time periods and access complete job history for for future updates. To celebrate the first full year in business, Window
each customer. It monitors and maintains outstanding debt, keeps Cleaner Pro is currently on special offer at £127.99 + VAT (normal
track of different factors of a business (e.g. cancellations and new retail is £199 + VAT). Customers can also choose to pay in 12 monthly
business) using ‘tags’ and it automatically keep accounts up to installments of £14.35 + VAT. The price includes all future updates to
date.The software also includes a PDA companion program that runs the main program and PDA software and includes a basic support
on Window Mobile, as found on Smart Phones, allowing users to package. A free 45-day trial is available from
maintain their work on-the-go and save even more time. www.windowcleanerpro.com, just
42630 or cleaning-matters.co.uk/enquiry
“From consulting with numerous window cleaners we were able to download the software. Tel: 07769 946211
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