Today’s smartphones and tablets, such as the iPhone and iPad, respectively, are just two examples of popular mobile devices BSCs can now use to quickly and easily access their bidding software. Here’s what Derek Dambrosio of Ultimate Cleaning LLC has to say about the conve-nience of mobile web applications, “I love it! I have a tablet, so I can do a walkthrough and send my proposal on the spot.” BSCs are just one of many groups want-ing the competitive advantage mobile web applications provide when performing a variety of business functions such as bid-ding and estimating. In addition, these applications can help cleaning businesses operate more efficient-ly and profitably. responsibility of maintaining and updating the software. Enjoy Instant Professionalism Customized and interactive touchscreens developed specifically for mobile devices allow BSCs to quickly and easily enter infor-mation into their bidding software during building walk-thrus. Whether it’s entering measurements, fix-ture counts or difficulty levels, everything is as simple as the touch of a finger. This clean and organized approach prom-ises to be a noticeable and welcomed change for many BSCs looking to increase their level of professionalism and gain a strategic advantage in the increasingly com-petitive contract cleaning industry. Building owners and property managers appreciate that these applications allow BSCs to move beyond hastily jotted down notes with paper and pen to streamlined, touchscreen entry of important bid data. Plus, prospective clients are likely to project that a BSC’s commitment to the latest and most efficient technologies in bidding may also apply to their commitment to the lat-est and most efficient technologies in other important areas, such as cleaning equipment. Elijah Edwards of Janitorial Plus Lawn Care shares how mobile web applications have helped him in the bidding process, “When you’re on the go or you need a pro-posal within the hour or whatever, you can just sit right there in the park, plug in the information and come out with a proposal.” It’s clear: Recent advances in bidding and estimating software technology, such as those available in today’s mobile web applications, deliver the professionalism, freedom and time savings BSCs are looking for — and need. CM Enter Measurements Once Onsite BSCs can save valuable time with mobile web applications, benefiting from the free-dom and flexibility of having remote access. One of the biggest advantages of these mobile applications comes in a form never before possible for BSCs; specifically, the ability to enter the bid date, building mea-surements and fixture counts directly into their favorite mobile devices live and onsite during the actual walk-thru. Here’s how Kim Campbell from ServPro of East Fort Worth describes it, “I love the mobile web application because I’m never in the office. I can access the web software in my car. So, if I’m out and a customer’s in a hurry, which happens all the time in the construction industry, I can put together a bid and get it generated and e-mailed to them on the spot, on the property, if I have the measurements. So, it’s a very valuable tool.” When it comes to efficiency, mobile web applications are hard to beat because there is no double handling of data. That’s right, the building information gath-ered during the walk-thru, once entered, does not have to be entered a second time back at the office. Instead, it is instantly stored on the soft-ware the first time and can instantly be viewed or edited online anytime from the user’s laptop, tablet or smartphone. In addition, mobile web applications free BSCs from having to use up hard drive space on their computer, as well as from the Dan Liebrecht is co-founder of CleanBid, the trusted online and mobile software that gives BSCs a competitive price and a professional proposal for any cleaning job they are bidding on. His free video series, “Flip My Cleaning Business from Painful to PROFITABLE,” is sent out weekly to over 9,000 cleaning professionals. Liebrecht is author of the best-selling book Discover the Guru in You. To learn more, visit www.CleanBid.net. POWER BEYOND THE CONVENTIONAL Product Information no. 203 on page 24 www.cmmonline.com 35
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