Late payments and unanswered invoices are a huge headache in Fence Industry. You seldom receive the payment of your work at the right time and with the exact amount. But cashflow is the bloodline of your business and it needs to be on time.

Late payments affect your ability to provide capital for your staff, maintain tools, upgrade equipment and technology. There can be a number of reasons for late payments like failure in notifying the client or missing the billing statement, client neglect to pay or refuses payment.

To manage these issues:
– You always have legal rights to claim the payment for the work that you executed.
– Don’t settle for hand shakes, you should use legal documents, contracts and other agreement papers.
– Proper documentation of invoices and other supported transition history. They are helpful in case of disputes.

How the tech resources can help you? Software like FenceERP make documentation, work reporting quick and easily accessible. Such digital project management system minimize errors, update/access project information in real-time, keep documents/transitions safe & in order, give clients assurance and trust.

 

Feel free to contact us if you need help integrating digital solutions in your fence business.



The good thing about better estimate is that they lead to more money in the bank. Losing profits is never a contributing factor. So having some basic understanding of job costing isn’t just desirable, it’s necessary.

In our recent study of self identified business owners, estimators, finance managers and accountants within the fence industry more than 73% said that two to three bad estimates could put them out of business. And 18% believed that just one bad estimate can do the same.

It’s not surprising why industry experts recognize the need for accurate job costing. It’s important but not simple. Struggles are there like estimating labor costs and unpredictable new clients etc. So what are the resources available to make this work easier?

Fence companies are behind the curve when it comes to adopting the latest technology. They are losing value as a result of waste.The current cost saving gaps can be closed just by switching from pen-paper to digital. Tech can help in job costing and profitability by easily keeping time records, estimating material costs and tracking product costs etc. With more accurate system like FenceERP in place fence companies will get more accurate outcomes. And job costing won’t be a pain!

 

Feel free to contact us if you need help integrating digital solutions in your fence business.



Time lapse between main office and fence construction sites to update information is a major problem since inception. Gap in information flow makes it tough keeping project on time and budget. Simply explaining information flow is similarly important as the flow of blood in body. Problem in this flow hinders the smooth functioning of all other organs of a fence construction team.

Now the time has come to crush this communication gap. Digital technologies have arrived. And the good news is that fence construction businesses can easily adopt digital solutions as never before. Say bye-bye to old cumbersome documentation processes and communication gaps.

Digital solutions have the potential to update project reports and information in Real-Time. Softwares like FenceERP are very powerful in doing so. And the best part is that everyone in your team can update/access this project information instantly – anywhere, anytime, with just a smartphone, iPad or laptop. This will dramatically reduces the waiting time. In other words this will save your precious time enormously and reduce mistakes, re-works and hazards.

In simple words,
Real Time Information = Profitability + Accuracy… at every stage of your Fence Construction!

 

Feel free to contact us if you need help integrating digital solutions in your fence business.



Improper communication can ultimately lead to serious job-site accidents, injuries, fatal accidents, employee problems and reworks. Team reacts differently than expected when communication fails. Often problems in fence construction are referred as communication problems. Areas predominantly affected by miscommunication are timetable, quality, safety, profits and productivity.

Major Causes of Miscommunication:
Unclear handwriting, mistakes, incomplete documents, information not within easy reach, outdated data and technology.

Solving the Communication Problem:
1. Always get feedback.
2. Automate communications: Utilize software that provide real-time updates like FenceERP.
3. Embrace digital solutions: Say goodbye to handwritten documents and cumbersome documentation process.
4. Use proper signs, signals and latest technology.

Fence job-site is no place for misunderstandings. Clear communication not only reduces rework and mitigates accidents, it can also significantly increase profits.
And above all better communication builds better teams.

 

Feel free to contact us if you need help integrating digital solutions in your fence business.



We all have powerful computers in our pockets – The Mobile Phones. They have unlimited potential. Everyone uses them and fence industry is no different. It’s no surprise that from worker to project manager, every person in your team has their “own” smartphones.

Just imagine a worker clocking in with mobile, another compiling a report using his smartphone, project manager keeping a check with tablet that everything is on time and budget. Across every aspect of fence construction there are smartphone solutions available like FenceERP.

The first challenge we encounter is

“A lot of opportunities going waste due to poor understanding of the impact that digital solutions could have on the fence construction process.”

Most fence construction companies now recognizing how important it is to integrate mobile technology into their business, but unfortunately rare are there yet in terms of fulfilling that potential.

The second challenge is – Fence industry isn’t really making the most of mobile technology. It’s because there is a lot of confusion around the issue of digital adoption in fence construction firms.

Feel free to contact us if you need help integrating digital solutions in your fence business.



Working on a fence construction project is never easy. Many people are involved. As well as office and job sites are connected strongly otherwise planning and development suffer. In order to deliver a project as per planning all the tasks are closely tied together and all their responsibilities should be followed with great precision.

Faster communication, instant information access, automating documentation and minimising mistakes or reworks become the utmost need.
Thanks to Fence Construction Management Softwares like FenceERP. It’s an All In One Solution to overcome these issues. In today’s highly competitive world and massive rise in material costs it’s a huge relief to fence construction teams as well.

Main benefits of fence digital solutions are:
01. Automatic daily reports of onsite activities.
02. Effortless collaboration of documents, tasks and activities.
03. Instant communication.
04. Sharing updates in real-time.
05. Prevent rework and reduce hazards by access to accurate real-time information.
06. Automate cumbersome documentation processes.
07. Access the details of the project anywhere, anytime even on your smartphone. This keeps everyone on the same page.

 

Feel free to contact us if you need help integrating digital solutions in your fence business.



Igniting digital journey of your business is never simple. It need efforts to convince everyone in organization to go digital. Generally people resist change. But on the other hand adopting latest tools and technologies can not be ignored at any cost. This mistake may lead you out of market.

Good news is that it’s not too late to adopt digital solutions like FenceERP that gives you ultimate control over project workflow, enhance productivity, automate cumbersome documentation processes, real-time information of all projects, prevent hazards and reworks etc.

But how to start developing a digital culture?
Starting small is a great way. Start by implementing simple tasks and training staff on software and tools. Gradually things will start to yield amazing fruits.

Your team first need to understand the amazing benefits of going digital. Once educated they will prefer advanced digital tools in day to day tasks. Now they can also help other teammates how to use this awesome new software.

In today’s smartphone world when everyone possess high tech mobile phones, learning how to use a digital tool wouldn’t be that tough as it seems. It’s like learning how to use a new app on your smartphone. It’s that simple but highly effective!

 

Feel free to contact us if you need help integrating digital solutions in your fence business.



You replace outdated machines and systems as technology advances. It’s a form of investment. To improves current work and processes.
Today’s fence construction is facing problems such as low margins and productivity, lack of skilled labor, mistrust in contractual relationships and absence of standardization. Taking all these into consideration, clearly software like FenceERP can have a powerful impact on fence construction when used in the right way.

Successfully implementing software as a digital solution is easy and affordable as never before. And the returns of this investment not only comes in form of profits but also satisfaction. Replacing old cumbersome ways of managing documents and communication with a software on your smartphone or laptop minimize frustration for repetitive and time-consuming tasks as well as prevent hazards and mistakes.

In the mobile generation software in fence construction industry is not a luxury, rather it’s a necessity.



New digital technology helps uplifting productivity by as much as 60%. When people gain digital control, their efficiency increases to complete day to day tasks. Now they can have proper real-time details of everything from locations, inputs to work in progress and assigned tasks. This also prevents mistakes and safety hazards. Using software instead of spreadsheet immediately reduces huge load from team’s shoulders and saves time, energy, redo tasks and money.

But problem that most teams encounter is where to begin the software incorporation in the crew.
Starting small is a great way. Start by implementing simple tasks and training staff on software and tools. Gradually things start to yield amazing fruits.

 

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