Autumn 2017 Issue 174

NECA Services - NECA Services - simPRO

Aranovitch*, who implemented simPRO into their growing electrical business, Mr A Electrics, back in 2002. With simPRO in place, Andrew and Prue ditched the old paper way of running a business (goodbye paper diary!), and with automated systems, the pair could focus on their business rather than in, to strategise and grow, and to take time off to go on holidays. Andrew even got off the tools, and can keep an eye on operations from anywhere and at any time!

Growing your business your wayBusiness growth is most often not just a goal; it is a necessity. And, for businesses of all types and size, growth is possible primarily through increasing your client base and keeping your existing clients happy. What is unique to every business is how managers and business owners choose to do that. With simPRO, Andrew and Prue of Mr A Electrics had time to begin several new business ventures. As Andrew spends just three hours a week on Mr A Electrics, he can dedicate more time to their other enterprises, such as successful online electrical wholesaler Sparky Direct.Growth for Andrew and Prue has meant developing and sustaining several successful businesses. They have increased their overall customer base, they are keeping their existing customers happy, and they have the opportunity to cross-sell between their businesses.

Stay with Service or elevate to Enterprise?Like Andrew and Prue, you may already have simPRO working in your business. Maybe you took advantage of the NECA member offer** and subscribed to

simPRO Service. You’ve got field service management covered, from scheduling, quoting, and stock control to automated invoicing and payment. But as your business has grown, have you found you need even more? It might be time to reconsider where your business is at, and where it is going. Maybe you have decided to take on bigger, multi-stage project jobs, and need to do progress claims. Maybe now you need a faster, easier way to estimate, or you have got a lot more customers’ equipment on site to maintain and record test results for. A simPRO Enterprise subscription offers all that Service does and more – with comprehensive project management, estimating and asset maintenance features to meet your growing business’ needs.To see if Enterprise could enhance your business, get your FREE demo today at simprogroup.com/au/grow or contact the team on 1300 139 467.

**NECA members use simPRO job management software for free.All active NECA members can receive one free simPRO Service office licence and one free Connect mobile licence for the life of their NECA membership – valued at $1,176 per year!Visit simprogroup.com/au/neca-members for more details.*To read more of Andrew and Prue’s simPRO journey, visit www.simprojourney.com/au/r/aranovitchRef: 1701-simPRO-74

GROWING A BUSINESS AND HAVING A LIFE

Think back to where it all began: that initial thirst for more control, more free time, and an end to arguments with the boss. The late-night Google searches and sketched plans. The excitement as you turned your small, seemingly romantic thought into a reality. Going it alone and starting your own business is, for obvious reasons, a huge decision and change of pace, though many technicians do it – from electricians to security and solar contractors and more. And it’s true, the thought that sparked the plunge to self-employment might have indeed seemed romantic when you first had it. When I own my own business, you might have thought, I will have the freedom to do as I wish, to work when and how I want to work.Your aim was to thrive and grow in business – while also thriving and getting the most out of life. Fast forward to today and the question is: is it working? Is owning your own business all it’s cracked up to be? Do you have both a successful, growing business and more spare time? If yes, why? If no, why not?

Today’s innovative businesses have one thing in commonIn today’s technologically advanced environment, business owners who take advantage of one very important factor are more likely to succeed in business and master that all-important work/life balance. And that factor is – you guessed it – technology.These days you can not rely solely on a skilled, motivated and knowledgeable entrepreneur (i.e. you) to build and grow a successful trades business; you also need the right systems.For this reason, thousands of innovative business owners worldwide have implemented job management software like simPRO. Their aim: to streamline and automate everyday processes, to move away from outdated paper systems, to take control of their businesses. To grow.Take, for example, Andrew and Prue