Desktop software puts you in control… or does it? When making the choice of the right software for running your window cleaning business one of the main options is to choose between local applications which you install onto your desktop PC, Mac or laptop or an online solution that runs in the cloud. Historically, one…
Read more ›Choosing the right tool for the job For practical trades, selecting the right tool for the job makes for an interesting discussion. Suppose you wandered down to the trade counter of one of the big national tool and materials suppliers to buy a cordless power drill – you’d be spoilt for choice. The decision is…
Read more ›Cash may be King, but does it rule? The benefits of cash are pretty clear cut. It’s immediate and there’s no blaming the banks when electronic transfers don’t arrive as expected! You know you’ve been paid straightaway on the spot. It suits customers with a ‘cash mentality’, especially if they themselves own businesses which handle…
Read more ›Email marketing works. There are 3 times more email accounts than there are Twitter and Facebook accounts combined. 92% of online adults use email, and one recent study indicated that email marketing is the 2nd most used marketing tool (after websites) that businesses use. That’s why CleanerPlanner is integrated with Mailchimp, a leading online email…
Read more ›Here at CleanerPlanner, a key feature on our Pro Plan is Mailchimp integration. Whether you’re one of our customers or not, you might be left wondering what Mailchimp is, what it’s got to do with window cleaning and CleanerPlanner, and how it can benefit you. The following article aims to answer those questions and more:…
Read more ›The CleanerPlanner team are gearing up to attend the Federation of Window Cleaner’s Trade Show in Blackpool on May 25th 2017. The indoor event, held at the Village Hotel is set to be the FWC’s biggest yet, and celebrates their 70th anniversary. With over 25 exhibitors, including the likes of GrippaTank, PureFreedom, Window Cleaning Warehouse…
Read more ›In recent years, the stereotypical image of a window cleaner with his squeegee and bucket is becoming far less common, and although traditional methods still have their place in the industry, many cleaners have embraced more modern, time efficient methods like pure water window cleaning. But what will window cleaning businesses and window cleaning equipment look…
Read more ›During the 2015 March Budget, the Government announced its plans for all individuals and businesses to have digital tax accounts by 2020. Nearly all businesses – companies, partnerships and individual taxpayers who are self-employed – will need to keep track of their tax affairs digitally. This move will significantly change the way window cleaning businesses…
Read more ›While CleanerPlanner was originally developed for window cleaners, it has evolved into a product that offers everything you need to manage your lawn care business. We take a look at 8 reasons you should use CleanerPlanner as your lawn care software, to not only efficiently manage your business, but also save you time, grow and…
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