FAQ · Straight answers

The questions
owners actually ask.

Pulled straight from kitchen-table conversations with shop owners across the state. If something isn't covered here, just ask — we'll get back same business day.

01 I'm a one-truck shop. Am I too small for this? +

No. Honestly, you might be the most important kind of shop we work with. Solo operators are the ones losing the most time to paperwork because there's no office manager to absorb it. Our smallest setup project to date is a single-tech HVAC operation, and the time we got back for him was probably the highest of any client.

02 What if my crew hates technology? +

Almost every crew we work with starts out skeptical. We pick tools that look more like the apps they already use on their phones than like "business software." We train in the truck, not in a conference room. And we don't roll out everything on day one — we start with the part that pays them faster (signed quotes, on-site payments) and earn the rest of their trust from there.

03 Do you sell us the software? +

No. You buy your software directly from whichever platform we recommend, and the account is in your name from day one. One thing we do disclose upfront: we're a Jobber Partner, which means we earn a commission when a client signs up through us. We tell you this before we make any recommendation — because if Jobber isn't the right fit for your shop, we'll tell you that too. If we ever stop working together, you keep the system, the data, and the logins. No hostage situation.

04 How long until I actually see a change? +

Most shops have something tangible in week one — usually quotes going out faster, or invoices that don't get lost. Full setup is two to three weeks. Real cultural change — the moment your crew uses the system without thinking — usually lands somewhere between weeks four and eight.

05 What does it cost, all in? +

Two parts. The setup project is a one-time flat fee, quoted per shop after the free assessment — it depends on your trade, crew size, and how much cleanup is involved. After that, the software you choose has its own monthly cost (usually $49–$149/month depending on the platform and plan). Ongoing support from us is optional and month-to-month — cancel any time.

We give you the exact number before we start. No hourly billing, no surprise invoices. Get in touch and we'll put together a number specific to your shop.

06 I already tried software. It didn't stick. Why would this be different? +

This is the most common thing we hear. Almost every shop has a half-finished account in some platform somewhere. The reason it didn't stick is almost never the software — it's that the setup was rushed and the training was a 45-minute Zoom call.

We finish what got abandoned, fix the parts that were wrong (usually the customer import or the price book), and stay around long enough that the habits actually take hold. That last part is the difference.

07 Do you work outside Massachusetts? +

We're based on the North Shore of Massachusetts — that's our primary market. We cover greater Massachusetts and can do engagements across New England, though we strongly prefer at least one in-person visit. If you're outside that area, get in touch anyway — we may know someone good in your region.

08 What about my data — can I trust it'll be safe? +

Your customer list is one of your most valuable assets. We treat it that way. Everything goes into platforms with proper security and backups, all accounts stay in your name, and you can export your full customer history at any time. We never resell, share, or hand off your data to anyone.

09 What if I want to switch platforms later? +

Then we switch you. Most modern field-service platforms let you export your customers, jobs, and invoices in a clean format. As long as you own the account (and you will), you can move whenever it makes sense. We'll help you do it — that's part of the job.

10 How do we get started? +

Send us a note through the contact page, or call us. We'll set up a 30-minute phone call to make sure we're a fit, then schedule a free in-person assessment at your shop. No pressure, no slide deck.

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