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Time Management Software Scheduling Business Effeciency

Why use scheduling software for your service providing business?

Do you really need to spend money on another app or software? Is scheduling really that difficult?

James Slater
27th November 2021
    The Countdown is on!

    The Cleaning Expo promises to be bigger and better for 2024! Make an appointment or just come along and see our live demos of the software - plus show off your Squeegee App skills and have the chance to win a big prize!

    Susie Bishop
    13th March 2024
    Squeegee is exhibiting at the Cleaning Expo 2024
    5 Expert Tips from Squeegee App for Seamless Growth in the Mobile Service Industry

    Starting a new business in the mobile service industry can be both exciting and challenging. To ensure your venture sets off on the right foot and is primed for growth, it's crucial to establish efficient processes from the outset. Experts from Squeegee App, a leader in mobile service management, share their insights on five key elements that can pave the way for sustainable growth.

    Susie Bishop
    15th November 2023
    Thinking about all the different elements of your small business to optimise and enable growth
    Calling all bin cleaning companies

    These brand new features are for you! We've added some swish new features allowing you to search the customer list by balance and send out bulk messages to customers to top up their account

    Susie Bishop
    6th October 2023
    New pre-pay tokens and advanced customer search features
    Squeegee Release Notes 2017

    Our previous release notes were taking up too much space in the app :) so we have moved them here. You'll still get the latest update in the app each time, with a link to the history.

    Susie Bishop
    4th July 2023
    Squeegee release notes 2017
    Squeegee Release Notes 2018

    Our previous release notes were taking up too much space in the app :) so we have moved them here. You'll still get the latest update in the app each time, with a link to the history.

    Susie Bishop
    4th July 2023
    Squeegee release notes 2018
    Squeegee Release Notes 2019

    Our previous release notes were taking up too much space in the app :) so we have moved them here. You'll still get the latest update in the app each time, with a link to the history.

    Susie Bishop
    4th July 2023
    Squeegee release notes 2019
    Squeegee Release Notes 2020

    Our previous release notes were taking up too much space in the app :) so we have moved them here. You'll still get the latest update in the app each time, with a link to the history.

    Susie Bishop
    4th July 2023
    Squeegee release notes 2020
    Squeegee Release Notes 2021

    Our previous release notes were taking up too much space in the app :) so we have moved them here. You'll still get the latest update in the app each time, with a link to the history.

    Susie Bishop
    4th July 2023
    Squeegee release notes 2021
    Squeegee Release Notes 2022

    Our previous release notes were taking up too much space in the app :) so we have moved them here. You'll still get the latest update in the app each time, this just a copy of the archived release notes from 2022.

    Susie Bishop
    4th July 2023
    Squeegee release notes 2022
    Squeegee Release Notes 2023

    Our previous release notes were taking up too much space in the app :) so we have moved them here. You'll still get the latest update in the app each time, with a link to the history here.

    Susie Bishop
    4th July 2023
    Squeegee release notes 2023
    Using Chat GPT

    Learn how to use chat GPT effectively and save hours of time on your website, ads, templates and customer replies!

    Susie Bishop
    20th April 2023
    How to use chat GPT to save time
    GDPR and Marketing

    Want to send out your latest offers but not sure if you're compliant with GDPR? Let us demystify the regulations and give you a clear idea of what you can and can not do when it comes to marketing in the UK and EU.

    Susie Bishop
    30th March 2023
    Demystify what GDPR means for your marketing
    March 2023 Newsletter from Squeegee

    See the next set of features that will soon be released to Squeegee including SEND for bulk messaging and advanced communications, Visual Planner for optimal organisation, Squeegee Balance for all your accounting needs, The brand new Marketplace for buying and selling work and a pricing update including the new pay as you go users and a new feature for you to bulk change your prices.

    Susie Bishop
    14th March 2023
    Squeegee's Newsletter March 2023
    The ESSENTIAL setting to get right when using Squeegee

    If you've every given Squeegee a go and got in a bit of a pickle with work looking like it's too close together after the first set of appointments, this is worth a look. The 'replan always updates schedule' setting is a hidden gem but can make users feel like they've hit a rock if not implemented correctly and understood before beginning to use the system.

    Susie Bishop
    28th February 2023
    A visual explanation of the 'replan updates schedule' setting in Squeegee
    Boycotting our Beds

    The Squeegee Team are committed to supporting Action for Children in all they do, especially as the cold weather is now making homelessness and poverty all the more difficult to cope with for so many families and young people in the UK.

    Susie Bishop
    14th February 2023
    Tackling homelessness
    Forecasting income with Squeegee

    Running a business can be all consuming and leave you chasing your tail lots of the time. Catching up on overdue work, chasing payments, keeping expenses up to date and calculating wages for your workers can take up just about all of your time between the actual work itself. Keeping an overview of the coming months can really help with planning so take a look at Trad-Man's latest tutorial on achieving this in a few simple steps in Squeegee.

    Susie Bishop
    10th February 2023
    Looking at forecasts and projected income for your business using Squeegee App
    Keeping on top of your owing list

    Do you ever find yourself not really knowing which customers owe you for previous appointments who might be needing a little nudge? Or can it all sometimes just feel like more hassle than it's worth in getting together the list, and messaging them all to please take a look at their outstanding bills? Squeegee takes the stress out of all of this leaving you with less admin, more up to date payments and ultimately more freedom.

    Susie Bishop
    19th January 2023
    Reconciling payments and managing owing lists in Squeegee
    Getting your gutter inspection camera set-up with Trad-Man

    Getting started with gutter clearing and cleaning either requires getting up on a ladder to take a look, or getting a camera set yup using a pole to capture some video footage before estimating the job. As more and more companies are leaning towards the faster approach of using gutter vacs etc rather than buckets and trowels, this video is a great start for both you and your customers to view a before and after of the job in hand.

    Susie Bishop
    13th January 2023
    Trad-Man demonstrates an easy way to set up a camera for a gutter inspection using a Go Pro
    Essential information for Squeegee users in December 2022

    Squeegee users need to be aware of our office closure dates as well as approximately 8 hours where due to essential maintenance, there will be no access to services.

    Susie Bishop
    20th December 2022
    Squeegee are performing some essential Maintenance on 26th December 2022
    Local SEO - How Can It Help Your Business

    How can using SEO focused on local businesses help you to rank at the top of Google searches? Learn what you need to focus on and how to optimize your website to reach customers in your community.

    Alie Slater
    14th December 2022
    SEO graphic
    Trad Man's Ultimate Customer Portal

    Trad-man has started using the Ultimate Squeegee Customer Portal to further streamline the quoting process for new customers requesting a quote or existing customers requesting additional services. See how his set-up looks and why he thinks it's useful.

    Susie Bishop
    13th December 2022
    New Features for Franchises

    If you are an owner of a Franchise businesses, you'll know just how much admin there is in overseeing all the different locations. Squeegee is here to make this simpler from custom reports to client portals.

    Susie Bishop
    9th December 2022
    Squeegee provides so many tie saving features for franchise owners to make light of all the admin work involved
    Perfect Squeegee Results Every Time | Trad-man Video

    See how Trad-man sets up his precision squeegee for the best results, then sit back to watch it in use on a rainy window cleaning day!

    Susie Bishop
    2nd December 2022
    How to perfect your Squeegee skills with Trad-man
    Have you thought about your succession plan?

    If you are your own boss, it could be the case that YOU are the business. To be able to successfully pass the business on, you need to have processes in place so the business runs without you and Squeegee has the answer.

    Susie Bishop
    1st December 2022
    Succession planning for your business using Squeegee
    Squeegee Team Winter Fundraising

    The Squeegee Team are committed to supporting Action for Children in all they do, especially as the cold weather is now making homelessness and poverty all the more difficult to cope with for so many families and young people in the UK.

    Susie Bishop
    25th November 2022
    The Squeegee Tea are supporting Action for Children tackling homelessness and poverty this winter
    Our Most Dissatisfied Customer Will Become Our Biggest Asset

    How can negative reviews and unhappy customers help us to learn from our mistakes and change our businesses for the better?

    Alie Slater
    18th November 2022
    Turn your negative reviews into your most satisfied customers
    Bulk messaging customers | Trad-Man Academy Tutorial

    Trad-Man shows his skills in exterior cleaning on a windy day, followed by sending appointment reminders to all the customers scheduled for the following day.

    Susie Bishop
    18th November 2022
    Send the next day's appointment reminders after finishing an exterior clean with Trad Man
    Marketing for Service Industry Businesses - Squeegee Send

    Learn about how service industry businesses can use Squeegee Send to send mass communications to their customers through email, SMS messaging, and eventually post.

    Alie Slater
    17th November 2022
    Squeegee Training now on UhUb

    UhUb is a modern digital training provider for everyone in the whole company and Squeegee is new content partner delivering training for all levels of workers on using Squeegee software.

    Susie Bishop
    3rd November 2022
    UhUb online training now features Squeegee software training
    How does Squeegee work for the Domestic Cleaning Industry?

    Louise Trehearn, DCBN Director interviews Susie from Squeegee on a brief overview of what Squeegee software offers and how it works within the domestic cleaning industry.

    Susie Bishop
    1st November 2022
    The DCBN interviewed Susie from Squeegee to find out more about Squeegee and how it works in the domestic cleaning industry
    Sending Professional Quotes | Trad-Man Academy Tutorial

    Trad-man gives us an in depth tutorial on how to create, send and view quotes in Squeegee.

    Susie Bishop
    1st November 2022
    trad-man demos how to create and send professional quotes from Squeegee
    Marketing for Service Industry Businesses - YouTube

    How can Youtube help your service industry business to reach more people and increase company profits? We are here to show you how your company can benefit from this platform and why you should be making it part of your marketing plan.

    Alie Slater
    28th October 2022
    Customer Story - Plumbing Business

    See how Concrec Property Services uses Squeegee to help manage their plumbing jobs with a unique way of using the round function to set additional statuses.

    Susie Bishop
    21st October 2022
    Conrec Property Services, a plumbing business powered by Squeegee
    Marketing for Service Industry Businesses - Website

    Learn 6 reasons why all service industry businesses need a website, how they can make as website, and where they can have their website hosted.

    Alie Slater
    21st October 2022
    Marketing for Service Industry Businesses - Social Media

    Service industry businesses can greatly benefit from taking advantage of social media platforms like Facebook and Instagram, and LinkedIn. Learn why your business needs to invest time in social media.

    Alie Slater
    13th October 2022
    Marketing for Service Industry Businesses - Branding

    How can service industry businesses use different fields of marketing to help their company reach the most customers and make a name for themselves?

    Alie Slater
    11th October 2022
    Getting Paid Easily | Trad Man Academy Tutorial

    Trad-Man talks us through the list of reasons or excuses why customers don't pay their invoices when they are left/sent and how you can manage payments better with automatic payments.

    Susie Bishop
    11th October 2022
    Trad Man talks about getting paid through GoCardless linked with Squeegee
    Working out your Marketing Strategy

    Do you offer add-on services that you need to promote to your client base but you're not sure where to start? Squeegee's got you covered!

    Susie Bishop
    11th October 2022
    Work out your marketing strategy using Squeegee
    Trad-Man Academy - Adding a new customer on Squeegee

    Trad-Man shows us how easy it is to get all the necessary information for adding a new customer to Squeegee and get them set up for automatic payments - even with an awkward angry customer! :)

    Susie Bishop
    4th October 2022
    Trad-Man adds a new customer on Squeegee
    Squeegee SEND

    SEND is the newest product that is about to be released from Squeegee which will take care of all your marketing needs!

    Susie Bishop
    22nd September 2022
    Squeegee SEND for all your marketing needs
    Pressure and Soft Washing - Why You Should Offer Both to Your Clients

    Learn the difference between pressure washing and soft washing and why both are important services to offer to your clients.

    Alie Slater
    20th September 2022
    Pressure Washing/Soft Washing
    i-Recognise Day 2022

    R𝚎𝚌𝚘𝚐𝚗𝚒𝚜𝚒𝚗𝚐 E𝚟𝚎𝚛𝚢 C𝚕𝚎𝚊𝚗𝚒𝚗𝚐 O𝚙𝚎𝚛𝚊𝚝𝚒𝚟𝚎 G𝚒𝚟𝚒𝚗𝚐 N𝚎𝚌𝚎𝚜𝚜𝚊𝚛𝚢 I𝚖𝚙𝚘𝚛𝚝𝚊𝚗𝚌𝚎 𝚝𝚘 S𝚎𝚛𝚟𝚒𝚌𝚎 𝚊𝚗𝚍 E𝚗𝚟𝚒𝚛𝚘𝚗𝚖𝚎𝚗𝚝

    Susie Bishop
    16th September 2022
    R𝚎𝚌𝚘𝚐𝚗𝚒𝚜𝚒𝚗𝚐 E𝚟𝚎𝚛𝚢 C𝚕𝚎𝚊𝚗𝚒𝚗𝚐 O𝚙𝚎𝚛𝚊𝚝𝚒𝚟𝚎 G𝚒𝚟𝚒𝚗𝚐 N𝚎𝚌𝚎𝚜𝚜𝚊𝚛𝚢 I𝚖𝚙𝚘𝚛𝚝𝚊𝚗𝚌𝚎 𝚝𝚘 S𝚎𝚛𝚟𝚒𝚌𝚎 𝚊𝚗𝚍 E𝚗𝚟𝚒𝚛𝚘𝚗𝚖𝚎𝚗𝚝
    SQUEEGEE is exhibiting at The Cleaning Expo 2022

    The Cleaning Expo at NAEC Stonleigh promises to be the BIGGEST UK show dedicated to exterior cleaning.

    10th September 2022
    The Cleaning Expo 2022 17th September NAEC Stoneleigh
    Using a Squeegee with Squeegee

    How can Squeegee help you to navigate between your jobs and optimise your journey? Tradman has used Squeegee for a good few years now, not as long as he's been using 'A squeegee' through to do what he does best and is renowned for, traditional window cleaning. One of the features he particularly likes is the Day Pilot which shows an overview of your jobs for the day on a map, where the order can be set manually or Squeegee will give an optimised route for you to take.

    Susie Bishop
    6th September 2022
    Tradman cleaning a large property using Squeegee to navigate in the car
    Announcing what3words integration in Squeegee for 3x3m accuracy!

    Squeegee is now proud to announce our latest integration with what3words for the most accurate location pinning. Need to point out the entrance location? the carpark entrance? the gate for access? what3words is here to help!

    Susie Bishop
    19th August 2022
    what3words integration in Squeegee for 3x3m accuracy
    How has using software helped Squeaky-Clean Dave's exterior cleaning business?

    Does using Squeegee software really help your business? Tradman talks to Squeaky Clean Dave to find out the pros and cons of adopting a more complex business management software than he's used before encompassing invoicing, quotes, payments and reports. In the few months he has been using it, has he found it useful? Has it saved him time? Take a peek at the video to find out.

    Susie Bishop
    16th August 2022
    Squeaky Clean Dave and Tradman chat about their use of Squeegee
    Tradman and Tradgirl interview Ed and Susie from Squeegee

    Tradman and Tradgirl interviewed a couple of members of the Squeegee Team last week. As YouTubers with a huge following in the window cleaning industry and business owners who use Squeegee themselves, they asked us about the background of the company, the challenges there are at Squeegee HQ and chatted about some upcoming features.

    Susie Bishop
    5th August 2022
    Tradman and Tradgirl interview Ed and Susie from Squeegee
    Matt and Olly's Muddy Challenge

    As part of our continued support for Action for Children, Matt and Olly are taking on the 15k Tough Mudder Challenge on 20th August.

    Susie Bishop
    2nd August 2022
    Squeegee is competing in tough mudder raising money for Action for children
    Trad Man Academy - expert window cleaning training

    Learn all the skills to become an expert window cleaner from the one and only Trad Man. Trad Man has been in the business of educating others in the window cleaning industry for over 5 years now through his successful YouTube channel. With 8.3k subscribers and anything up to 11k views on each video, there's already a huge audience of appreciative fellow window cleaners.

    14th June 2022
    Tradman Academy - learn traditional window cleaning skills from Tradman in person
    Reasons to join a franchise business - becoming your own boss

    Considering ditching the 9-5 to become your own boss? Why not join a franchise?

    Susie Bishop
    13th June 2022
    Joining a franchise business to become your own boss
    Customer Story - A Franchise Owner

    See how Ebere has grown and franchised his business using Squeegee

    Susie Bishop
    7th June 2022
    Standout Window Cleaning - A company who have grown and Franchised using Squeegee
    Squeegee is Happy to Introduce the Customer Portal

    Squeegee is happy to release the new customer portal feature available on the Advanced plan. Learn how to set up your customer portal, how to get your customers logged into their accounts, and see additional features available.

    Alie Slater
    6th June 2022
    Example of a Squeegee Customer portal
    Device SMS is going away

    Take a look at the alternative options for SMS communication within Squeegee

    Susie Bishop
    24th May 2022
    Squeegee SMS for invoice messages, appointment reminders, payment request messages and other customer communication.
    Customer Story - Window Cleaning Business

    See how Somerset Window cleaning built a successful business from scratch with Squeegee installed before a single customer.

    Susie Bishop
    24th May 2022
    Squeegee being used at Somerset Window Cleaning head office
    Customer Interview - Wheelie Bin Cleaning Company

    See what Tanya, owner of Green Cleen North London has to say when we asked her some questions about Squeegee

    Susie Bishop
    29th April 2022
    Green Cleen Franchise - wheelie bin cleaning services
    Customer Story - Pet Waste Management Business

    See how Richard Perrins uses Squeegee to stream-line the admin side of his business with the tools that Squeegee offers.

    Susie Bishop
    29th April 2022
    Pooper Scoopers, Inverness, using Squeegee to manage their business
    Offer Eco-Friendly Cleaning Services to Your Customers

    What are eco-friendly cleaning services, why are they becoming popular, and how can you offer them to your customers?

    Alie Slater
    25th April 2022
    Eco-Friendly Cleaning Companies
    Challenge completed - 31 days eating and drinking for just £1 a day.

    Our blog on how we found our 31 day challenge to eat and drink for just £1 a day

    Susie Bishop
    7th April 2022
    Meals during our challenge to eat and drink for £1 a day throughout March in aid of Action for Children
    A Week in the Life of a Cleaning Company

    Follow a cleaning company through a week in their life as they use Squeegee App to help run their business.

    Alie Slater
    27th March 2022
    Cleaner with supplies using Squeegee to manage their business
    Building Your Lawn Care Business

    Starting a business is hard, but doable! In this article i'll go through 9 steps to help you start your journey.

    Matt Bewley
    22nd March 2022
    Lawncare specialist working with Squeegee managing the business admin tasks.
    Accredited Training in the Cleaning Industry.

    Planning some training for your company? There are multiple factors that go into making the decision of who, how and why you want to train your company. Will you use online training? Face to Face, a mix of both? Videos or demonstrations and more.

    Matt Bewley
    22nd March 2022
    Notebook and pen with laptop open for online training
    Could you Eat and Drink for a Pound a Day?

    In order to raise money for Action for Children - a UK charity, some of the Squeegee team are challenging themselves to eat for just £1 a day throughout the month of March.

    Susie Bishop
    14th March 2022
    Eat for £1 a day in March challenge
    How to Start a New Cleaning Company

    Step by step guide on how to start a new cleaning company.

    Alie Slater
    10th March 2022
    Cleaning company mopping floor with supplies
    Start your window cleaning business

    Start your window cleaning business

    Matt Bewley
    7th March 2022
    Basic equipment needed to start your own window cleaning business alongside Squeegee to manage your workload, billing and payments.
    Squeegee Training Academy is LIVE!

    The Squeegee Training Academy has now published its first free course on Udemy. The course is designed for both those new to Squeegee and existing subscribers wanting to level up their use of the system to enhance their business. The course is split into modules for different types of user, with bitesize videos and written support documents.

    Susie Bishop
    4th March 2022
    The Squeegee Training Academy is live on Udemy
    24-hour pool marathon

    In support of Action for Children, the Squeegee team have taken on a 24 hour pool challenge - no mean feat for the over 40s, resident American' and sleep deprived dads!

    Susie Bishop
    30th January 2022
    The team at 10am 28th January 2022
    Squeegee Charity of the Year

    Squeegee's charity of the year for 2022 is Action for Children. They are kicking off the year's fundraising with a 24-hour pool marathon at their offices in Hereford on 28th January 2022.

    Susie Bishop
    25th January 2022
    Squeegee proudly supports Action for Children as its Charity of the Year 2022
    Getting set up with 2 way SMS

    Start using Squeegee 2-way SMS as part of your 30 day free trial of Advanced. Find out everything you need to know about getting set up to trial this feature.

    Susie Bishop
    24th January 2022
    Free credits for all new users trialling Squeegee to help get them set up with 2-way SMS.
    The Squeegee Team's 24 hour Charity Pool Marathon

    We are raising money for Action for Children because every child has the right to feel safe

    Susie Bishop
    21st January 2022
    Squeegee Pool Marathon Charity Livestream
    Customer Service Portals and Their Value to Your Business

    What are customer service portals and how can they add value to your business?

    Alie Slater
    14th December 2021
    Customer Service Portals
    Are Professional-Looking Job Quotes Important?

    Learn about why customers expect professional-looking job quotes, how you can produce digital quotes, and how Squeegee® can help!

    Alie Slater
    2nd December 2021
    Professional customer quote created by Squeegee
    Getting your workload management spot on

    Want to challenge your workers without risking overwhelming them with workload and risking burn-out? Find out how effective workload management will enhance your team's productivity in our guide.

    Susie Bishop
    30th November 2021
    Leading on effective workload management in your business
    The benefits of route optimisation for your mobile service business

    Route-optimisation provides a better experience to all stakeholders in the mobile service businesses; enabling the staff and technicians to make smart scheduling decisions to improve the service delivered to customers.

    Susie Bishop
    30th November 2021
    Service Industry Software
    Getting your quote and job pricing right

    If you are looking to get more business you will want to make sure that you are not quoting too low or too high. You want to set your pricing right in the sweet spot - where customers are willing to pay but it doesn't break your bank. Let's take a look at some pricing tips on finding that sweet spot and getting more business by having your pricing just right.

    Susie Bishop
    30th November 2021
    Calculating pricing models to use in customer quotes
    Do you want to win more client quotes?

    Some top tips on how to win more client quotes with communication and easy to use online quote forms being key.

    Susie Bishop
    27th November 2021
    Shaking hands to confirm client quotes being won.
    Why use scheduling software for your service providing business?

    Do you really need to spend money on another app or software? Is scheduling really that difficult?

    James Slater
    27th November 2021
    Time Management Software Scheduling Business Effeciency
    How to Automate Bank Reconciliation

    If you want your business to be truly scalable, automating the accountancy side of things is essential to decrease human error and free up time and money.

    Susie Bishop
    26th November 2021
    Reconciling transactions from bank accounts to billing systems.
    Are Automated Payment Methods the New Way To Go?

    Get paid faster with online and automated payments, automatic reminders and a host of ways to pay for your customers.

    Susie Bishop
    24th November 2021
    Customers of businesses using Squeegee making secure card payments online
    How to make your invoices look and feel more professional

    Ways to make your invoice look more professional, save time and get paid faster

    Susie Bishop
    24th November 2021
    Creating professional invoices on laptop.
    Reasons to digitise invoicing in your business

    Not sure on whether to switch to paperless invoicing? Take a look at this article to outline why digitising invoicing will help your business.

    Susie Bishop
    24th November 2021
    Digitising invoicing rather than traditional paper invoicing
    Cross Browser Compatible

    Importance of Cross Browser Compatibility. You may be thinking what on earth is cross browser compatibility…

    Matt Bewley
    5th November 2021
    Microsoft Edge, Chrome and Firefox are all preferred browsers for running Squeegee
    Automate Everything

    Tired of chasing payments? With Squeegee's fully integrated and automatic payment and invoice method, you no longer have to...

    Matt Bewley
    5th November 2021
    Automate everything with Squeegee taking care of admin tasks in your business
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