Beware of Bidding Programs runs by industry Interest

Ron Musgraves said:
Lets talk about why its a Stupid Idea
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Ron this is a great point. I was just thinking about this for estimating programs and invoicing programs too. If it is software that is used on their server then they have all your information and access to it.

Negatives:

-They know all your customers
-They know what you bid
-They know how much you make and profit

It would be easy to start a national cleaning company and take a lot of contracts this way, you can average out what people are charging across the nation and more.
 
Its terrible, I would not Join or enter in the IDea. I have a problem with Intuit and they are not involved in the industry
AZ PowerWash Pros said:
Ron this is a great point. I was just thinking about this for estimating programs and invoicing programs too. If it is software that is used on their server then they have all your information and access to it.

Negatives:

-They know all your customers
-They know what you bid
-They know how much you make and profit

It would be easy to start a national cleaning company and take a lot of contracts this way, you can average out what people are charging across the nation and more.
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I am with you. I have been round long enough that I have seen a variety of scams to steal vital information that should be company confidential. There are too many people out there that are willing to go to any length to stifle their competition, even to the point of getting regulatory advantage.
 
Any web based system fhishes...

just look at US property, BFS and others that try and drive you to bid on jobs through their "portal"

all in an effort to control markets.....and it works.....
 
Thats the problem.

When they have the customers you want....they become a needed piece of the puzzle.

They keep the big corps happy by providing a "one call solution" for everything. saves JP morgan chase millions every year
 
And these companies maintain a 45% margin.......
 
Great topic. I hadn't thought about it in this way. Very scary especially if you find yourself on the outs with one of the partners involved. I remember a few years ago there was some disturbing talk about a program that a lot of window cleaners used. Your customer database was on his server and some had issues getting theirs back when they left his program.
 
mistersqueegee said:
Great topic. I hadn't thought about it in this way. Very scary especially if you find yourself on the outs with one of the partners involved. I remember a few years ago there was some disturbing talk about a program that a lot of window cleaners used. Your customer database was on his server and some had issues getting theirs back when they left his program.
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Tony you use Service Task an industry specific cloud based CRM. Do you have concerns with that program?
 
Chris WCR said:
Ron I was taking a look at the pressure washing commercial bidding software you were developing. Have you abandoned that project?
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No but they will install on there own server and or Desk top, no portal or platform on my servers.

Anyone that runs a service like this on someone else's and loads there CMS onto it is a fool. BUYER BE WARE

As I said its not yours Chris its intuit as well, I will not subject my lists to anyone to steal.

People should look for there own bidding software or buy a Package themselves. Host it control it and do not hire people in our industry. FOOLISH
 
Chris WCR said:
Tony you use Service Task an industry specific cloud based CRM. Do you have concerns with that program?
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I have talked extensively to the people involved at ST and am comfortable with them. I can't say that about other systems. And I should add that ST isn't as industry specific as you might think. It is a system that can work in many industries and can be tailored to window cleaning or pressure washing. Not to mention that none of the employees are in the window cleaning industry running a business with friends in my area that they might be inclined to help out with my info.
 
mistersqueegee said:
I have talked extensively to the people involved at ST and am comfortable with them. I can't say that about other systems. And I should add that ST isn't as industry specific as you might think. It is a system that can work in many industries and can be tailored to window cleaning or pressure washing. Not to mention that none of the employees are in the window cleaning industry running a business with friends in my area that they might be inclined to help out with my info.
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Still dangerous


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That was one of the reasond I decided not to pursue Customer Factor. Just didn't feel comfortable with my info out there.


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