For businesses in the field service industry, having the right software can make an enormous difference in driving more revenue and growth. Being able to reach more customers, completing office tasks in less time, and reducing operational costs are just some of the benefits of modernizing your operations, and they all mean as much as good workmanship in the larger picture of your success. The problem is that “the right software” has traditionally been prohibitively expensive, in addition to being difficult to set up and maintain for organizations without a team of Information Technology professionals.

Cloud services, however, have completely changed the total cost to adopt modernized workflows. Off-the-shelf cloud applications are much easier to get up and running than traditional software products. There are no components to be installed, no extra hardware to pay for, and no infrastructure to set up. But most importantly, the technology behind cloud applications has made it more feasible for solution providers to diversify their portfolios, making functionality that used to only be available in expensive custom-built software far more accessible to businesses like field service providers, who need specialized tools that match the way they work. Cloud services can give you access to advanced computing tools without all the added expenses tied to them, so you focus on expanding and scaling up your business.

But how do these cloud services work and how can field service companies best take advantage of them?

How the cloud works

The way cloud applications work makes them ideal for businesses who will find more value in having reliable, feature-rich tools that are easily deployed than in managing their own IT environment. Updates are always automatically applied and there are almost no extra requirements outside of an active internet connection. Cloud applications are business tools that you can pick up and start using in the time it takes you to open your browser, without you having to worry at all about everything that is going on in the background.

In addition, cloud applications are also ideal for any business looking to keep their IT costs to a minimum. There is less hardware to power, no downtime for software updates, and no sudden breakdowns. You will also benefit from all the data security measures your software provider maintains. And the biggest advantage of cloud software products is that they allow you to scale up your operations, whether it is to meet a temporary spike in customer demands or as part of your plans for expansion, without exponentially adding to your overhead. And with pay-as-you-go pricing models that cloud services use, you can easily scale things back down if you need to.

What the cloud can do for your field service business

Even though quality workmanship will always be paramount to your field service operations, modernizing the way you work in the office—all the work that supports your crews out in the field—is one of the biggest steps you can take towards bringing in more revenue and expanding your business. Having software designed around the way you keep your business running will give you a tremendous boost in productivity, allowing you to get more work done in less time and at lower costs.

With cloud-based software, you will be getting those same benefits with arrangements that are far more practical for businesses that are not looking to invest heavily in technology. You can get an application that has been designed specifically for field service providers without having to pay for a custom-built solution. There is virtually zero downtime before you can start using the software, and there are significantly fewer upkeep expenses to add to your operational overhead. And best of all, cloud applications will continue to support your business as it grows for a fraction of the cost, so you can keep focusing on providing your customers with the best service possible.

Trades Manager Plus is the cost-effective software foundation that businesses in the field service industry need to modernize their operations. It was built from the ground up to address the most common inefficiencies in service provider workflows and uses the power of cloud computing to maximize room for growth while minimizing costs.

To learn more about why Trades Manager Plus is right for you, try the free 30-day trial or e-mail us at sales@tradesmanagerplus.com.