Powered Now

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Ease of use, simple, colourful, it syncs on all your devices you can carry on where you left off, looks professional, love the service reminders

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I think adding a report feature would be great, on site visits we can just send a detailed report on a blank page with our company logo on top. A separate section

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Good off line access, simple to use invoicing and quoting

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Job contacts difficult to access when using sites, file uploading from mobile not easy

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The software is very good it. It does save time especially when you are on site.
I enjoy using the program

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I have no complaints about the software
The software is good.
The issue lies on untrained staff.
I like the idea of the software. It makes my life easier.
Now if you know this company, they have the ability to tell you when a client has opened your quotation, and can inform you when a client has opened up quotes ,this has always been a useful tool , however I have tried to locate an email , that I received detailing how my subscription would never go up, that for some reason or another has mysteriously disappeared from my inbox ...
Not only this, they didn't even let me know this would be happening.
BE VERY CAREFUL with this company or any offers they try give you

Powered now: There is no letter I in team. You would do well to remember that. Try working with your tradesmen, maybe call them to discuss your plan to up payments as you have made a mistake, work with them to build your company not against them.
Like you have admitted on a recent telephone call that I was on that package but it's changed.

My company will only ever tell the truth, I'm not out to cause any grievance to powered now.

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The response to requests from the team is really quick

Nachteile

The price is ok but could be cheaper. But overall is good

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The product works very well on the move. It allows you to adapt invoices, job sheets and quotes on the go. You can customise all invoices and information to suit the business user. I also use this software to monitor my business performance and I am able to calculate my annual taxes. There are all the certificate forms you require and these can also be adjusted to suit the needs of your business. This is a great app and I highly recommend it.

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The guys at Powerednow are contactable via the app. Any time I have had any form of issue the team move quickly to solve the problem. I haven’t experienced many issues and the team are always updating and improving the software. It’s a pleasure to use.

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This program lets me run my entire business fro the day t o day to the back end for my account.
No more siting at night doing paper work its all at the click of button

Nachteile

rarely, it can sometime need to re-load

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Vorteile

Workflow and projects are great. It’s priced well, has CP12s. Is very easy to create nice invoices, add details for jobs. Notes are very good too, as are the reminders and the excellent help team.

Nachteile

Interface especially on mobile is functional but clunky and looks dated

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I've used many Software management apps in my time. I was recommended powered now by a Fellow trademan. I've being using the app for two weeks and love it. It's so easy to use and saves you time on paperwork. I love the fact all my quotes,invoices dairy etc is all linked to under one tap and liked to your client.I like the face your can convert quotes to invoices with no messing around. Customer service team has been fantastic and helped me all the way through I'll definitely recommend powered now to anyone in the trade.

Nachteile

There np cons about this software it is very good to use

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Professional, versatile. The staff are excellent and check regularly to ensure you are getting rhe best out of the software and give tips etc.

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Not actually found any dislikes. Any queeries are always answered with positive suggestions and assurance.

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As a self employed plumber I find powered now a really useful tool to help run my business. The fact I can pair it with my accounting software is also a huge bonus. On top of that the team are all amazing and whenever you need them they could not be any more helpful if they tried.

Nachteile

Any problem I’ve ever had has been resolved by the support team.

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Makes our business more organised and efficient

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I haven’t come across any cons if they do exist.

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The support you get from the team they are very helpful and always ready to help you with any problem and down to earth and very approachable people

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it makes my life so much easier and I can get back to what I’m good at instead of doing loads of paperwork

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Although we’re not a construction company it was easy to tailor to our needs and saves us valuable time

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There are hardly any cons, It would be nice to be able to load PDFs into projects and also expenses in/out could be a little easier

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It does exactly what I need from a quoting/invoicing app

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Prone to bugs and crashing lately, even after the latest update.

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Made a mistake and deleted a crucial invoice. Customer support [SENSITIVE CONTENT HIDDEN] helped me out on a Sunday evening and got it re-instated

Nachteile

Had a few bugs but seems to be better now

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Ive used a few different software programmes over the years.
Where was this when I needed it? It wasn’t made.

Customer service is second to none. Prompt replies and professional, polite people.

Overall, EXTREMELY satisfied with the Whole Package.

Nachteile

Nothing negative to say about this product and support

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It's just so easy to use! I see any form of tech as a tool not a hobby like some. It just works very easily so intuitive. Support staff are amazing through my own ignorance I'm realising I'm probably only using about half of what is available to me, but support staff have kindly pointed this out and booked me in a refresher session on features etc. Thing I like most is they add features based on feed back of people like me (electrician) so your getting additions you actually want not what a tech guy thinks you want.

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None brilliant all round couldn't recommend more, don't hesitate, support is great, software is great.

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The software is easy to follow and the admin people set up all your invoice templates.

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I struggled with the job sheet and call out sheet process, just found that one a little complicated.

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This software enables you to access historical information. Very helpful in today's world of 5 + year guarantees etc

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Only con is it isn't yet working with SAGE accounts.

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I love the ease of use and in the cloud means quick and easy quotes and invoices on the spot

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Some functions do not work in The Channel Islands but it no big deal for me

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On the move & I can use my mobile.
Keeps all my accounts in one place & I use it in France!

Nachteile

Need a option to add a note when sending invoice.

ie. Please find my latest invoice & I shall be calling round in ten days etc

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Easy to use and learn.
good price
excellent customer service and support

Nachteile

The diary needs work to enable us to use it solely.

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Great for planning for me and my team. The ease of invoicing, paperwork, quoting.

Nachteile

Not much.
It would be a good feature for us if the diary was colour coded, I know the assignees are but could do with the diary slots coded for quick reference.

Vorteile

I run a training company and I have been using Powered Now for about two months. The software is awesome and has saved me countless hours of paperwork. The support is EXEMPLARY.... even before I was a customer, I messaged a question at 8pm on a Friday night and got a live response from a REAL person (Liam) in seconds. Nothing is a problem for them. Graham gave me a live demo and spent over a hour with me showing how Powered Now could help my business, at this stage I wasn't even a customer. I was so impressed, I signed up. So how much for this level of service? You'd expect it to cost a fortune wouldn't you. If I said stop drinking that high street coffee for a month.... and here's the best part if you opt for the two year deal it's even less money...

Nachteile

NONE

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Professional looking format on the quotes and invoices.
Love how it notifies when items have been sent to customers and they have opened them.
I tried Quick books and it was too intrusive and time consuming...

Nachteile

Awkward to use on mobile devices at times.
We need a estimate section instead of a quote or let us choose.
Some of the set up options are a pain to adjust needs simplifying we are not all computer savy.

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Powered now is a really easy software to implicate into my business

Nachteile

It would help if powered now would allow me to link websites pages to costing process to deliver as much information as possible when pricing for clients

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i like the project part of powered now, invoicing The support is really good, [sensitive content hidden] was quick to solve my problem

Nachteile

i cannot create a customer statementi would also like a automated reply when customer accepts a quote

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How easy is it to use. Also the customer service.

Nachteile

No integration for New Zealand MYOB and no NZ certificates.

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The fact everything has its own box and colour code makes finding information easy and it's not a boring white page that hurts your eyes

Nachteile

I think field staff should be slightly cheaper as they don't use the full software.

Vorteile

Powered Now is very simple and straight forward to use, very flexible and covers all aspects required by a tradesman or small business
Before I used Powered Now I was lost in a pile of scraps of paper which ultimately some customers got forgotten and did not get charged. Powered now brought everything into line it helped me manage the money and provide a more professional approach. Certainly my income went up when using it so it makes economical sense, on that one reason it made Powered now a no brainer. You enter a job when it comes in, send out quote, customer accepts on line, choose a date in the calendar for completion, raise invoice and send, customer opens (you get a message to say they have) they pay you direct into your account you send a receipt. Not a pen or paper needed or in sight
Searching for unpaid invoices is there at a glance, I send a reminder and generally they are then paid. No files, folders cabinets or piles of papers what's not to like. Help desk team are very effective always prompt with their help and service and in the few times I have needed them they have never failed. (Embarrassingly it was usually my fault)
I love the way you can personalise your invoices and quotes. My customers also love it. One letting agency said they thought I had employed someone to do my admin

Nachteile

There is nothing to dislike as it's a very flexible package, you tailor it to suit yourself, it's has many options. Love the report facility
Help desk team are very effective always prompt with their help and service and in the few times I have needed them they have never failed. (Embarrassingly it was usually my fault)

Vorteile

Powered Now, came to us as a result of awkward changes created by Covid 19, we needed to reinvent the way our business operated. I am delighted to say that Powered Now has not only fulfilled that brief but brought so much more, it is way way better than I had hoped and packed full of really practical useful business tools. Once you get used to the idea that you need to change the way you have always done things then adapt yourself and your business the fit for us has been superb. We are so much more in control of our team of engineers, we can see how we are performing and we can ensure our bills go out on time looking professional and as a result we get paid much more quickly. The technical support is really good, its quick, personal and very efficient. I love it!

Nachteile

As a company we dont have any negative issues, of course like any new product it can take a while to get everyone on board and engaged. It is well worth remembering that the programme is only going to be as good as the data that is entered into it!

Vorteile

I started using PN about 6 months ago with a view to speeding up the writing and issuing of quotes and invoices.
This worked really well, after completing the work it was really easy to send out an invoice. I then took it further and started to populate clients information when I go to see the job prior to quoting, which allows me to make notes and start a project.
Which has now developed even more, I utilise the app from the start, right through to monitoring invoice payments and sales. Being able to store products and costs in catalogue is great. But the item that I use a lot is the diary as it sinks with my phone calendar, it has completely negated the need for a paper diary and I always get really useful reminders.

Nachteile

I think that some of the diary functions could better laid out, but saying that it is easy to use

Vorteile

Easy to use once set up, Stands out in format, represents how I want my company to look on paper, has all the components I need to run my business, when I sit and use it for 10mins and get in a rhythm I can create INVOICES SO QUICKLY IT JUST FLOWS .

Nachteile

It doesn't sync and update with icalander, transferring by reference from quote to job sheet finally invoice can be confusing, the version I use I can't put costs against jobs, would like to have project name or description inserted automatically into email cover note , accountant struggles with data I send him as it needs converting to EXCEL

Vorteile

I tried the other major competitors so I can confidently say that in my opinion PoweredNow is the best. Easy to use, the ability to have several logos on the layouts and the best feature, customer support based on the Isle of Wight, open during normal working hours. If they don't know the answer, they find it. Management listens when things need improving or tweaking.

Nachteile

With a design background, the layouts are my least favourite part of this software. However, you are able to upload several logos which is vital for a company with several trade logos that must be used. I have asked for changes and these are in the pipeline, so it I am sure that will change in due course.

Vorteile

Simple to use. Helps keep all information on a clients job in 1 place under individual file.

The main reason i chose this programme a couple of years ago (i think it was that long ago) is because you can load the programme without an internet connection. Then, when you've got that connection, you can update it and then all that info is available on my ipad, iPhone and laptop. Brilliant!

I don't use all the features at the moment, i use quoting, invoicing, the diary and comms with clients which ensure my business looks professional.

Nachteile

It would be good to have a save function when leaving some screens so you don't loose note that are typed up.
The time-keeping function could be a lot better. I'd specifically like to price a job up with materials and labour. Then when i carry out that job i'd like to record actual against estimated then see the profit and loss with that info. But this is very specific to my own business needs.

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I like the way that it is unique to other softwares that I have used before.

Nachteile

It’s a bit slow, it hangs most. Every time I need to amend specially the dates, it’s not doing it. It only appears the present date. If I want to update the previous dates it doesn’t let me do it.

Vorteile

Easy to use, even on the phone.
The team appear to be very supportive and open to change.

Nachteile

Too many key presses at times to do basic things.
Hangs on a

Vorteile

The billing and quoting coupled with the diary and following a job in projects

Nachteile

Not having a deposit option in invoices.
Not having statements created.
Not having automatic reminders on invoices.
When creating multiple quotes and invoices to the same contact you have to go back to contact menu for each one.
Changing an appointment does not notify contact.
Not able to put monthly prices in a quote, I.e. purchase of hardware is a one off, service charge could be monthly.

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It’s incredible easy to set up and use. The App is brilliant, but what makes it excellent is the Staff at PoweredNow. The customer service is first class, you really are treated as though you are there most important customer.

Nachteile

Absolutely nothing, I even love the colours of the App

Vorteile

After looking at various products on the market, this was the very best that suited our needs. Has the ability to adapt to cross working streams.

Nachteile

Struggling to think of one.

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Vorteile

Makes day to day aspects of running a business a doddle and the support is fantastic if you're unsure of anything, had a query this morning a [SENSITIVE CONTENT] sorted it and helped me in no time

Nachteile

There's nothing i can think of right now

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Very easy to use and the staff are always willing to help out

Nachteile

My accountant couldn't get great access and would find it easier to use FreeAgent

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Robust and reliable invoicing, quoting and scheduling. Easy to use

Nachteile

The facility to import contacts from iOS is very clunky and often does not work, so new customers have to be entered manually.

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It has grown with our business, very good customer service and communication... help is always on hand if needed

Nachteile

The price increase following the trial period...

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This App has saved me both time and money, I Usually invoice my customers before I leave the job and receive payment before I get home. Well done. Fantastic.

Nachteile

Individually typing in Customers details

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Simply the time it saves , but clients also choose me over others as I appear more professional

Nachteile

I've already discussed the negative points about the software with a member of the powered now team.

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Love the implentation of the appointment generator and linking to a job. Once I got use to playing with the software and sending our real quotes/invoices etc. it became apparent how much easier this was to use than my existing accounting software.

Nachteile

Not liking the fact that under the business package I can only have 1 user meaning that my iPhone needs to logout if I am using the laptop. This has caused me an issue today as my laptop remained logged in but couldn't gain access through the app on my phone whilst with a customer wanting to send an instant quote. Would be useful to have more than 1 user for the business package.

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How professional it looks, it is great for sending to customers and giving off a look of high standards

Nachteile

The recent updates have made powered now lose its simplicity. It used to be much easier to use, they've tried to add to much and it's only over-complicated it.

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It’s quick to load if your off line it will save once back on line customer support is very good

Nachteile

Just getting used to it and not being able to put things in to the footer or header from doing a quote or invoice you have to create something 1st then go back and put the subject in as I like a note

Vorteile

The software is incredibly easy to get to grips with and is a great time saver

Nachteile

When marking a batch of invoices as paid, the date reverts back to today’s date