Finding out when a client profile was created?
So I took a call from a customer on a Friday afternoon after a busy day, he wanted service for the next week so I put in his name and address in a job booking, but forgot to take down his number! It is in my call log on my phone, but I had so many calls that day and I don't remember which number was his. I was wondering if there was a way to see what day/time a client/job was entered in Jobber so I can cross reference my call log?
Customer Q: Can Route Optimization set start/end points without adding them as visits?
Route Optimization doesn’t yet support fixed start and end locations that aren’t visits, but it’s something we’re exploring for the future. In the meantime, here’s a workaround you can use: Add your yard or storefront as two visits. In your Anytime visits list, drag one to the first slot (start) and other to the last slot (end). When running Route Optimization, check the options for Start and End appointments. This will make the route calculate from and back to that location. Click here to learn more about Route Optimization in the New Schedule!
Job Templates for repeat work
There should be an ability to create job templates for repeat types of work. Many business have some core services they offer and having to type out the titles every time and set the number of hours every time and then having to add the line items each time is a real hassle. There should be an ability to create a template where the title can be autogenerated by certain fields or criteria and times for those jobs can be preset with the default line items loaded. Then you would only need to select a client and property. Having templates like this would take a lot of the time consuming administrative burden off.
Map and Routing
Brief: Is there a way to see all client properties (active and inactive) overlaid with active work properties? Context: It would be nice to have the ability to see all properties (including inactive jobs or just customers in the area) in the vicinity of an active job when scheduling. This could create opportunities for inspections, follow-ups, upsells, and general efficiency for our business. Does anyone have a workaround for this? Ideally, it would be similar to the toggle for "unscheduled jobs" so there is still the ability to have a clean view of what work is pressing. Preferably color coded and available on the mobile app. Any advice would be appreciated! Alternatively, is there a way to see all clients (active and inactive) by a geographic scope (county, municipality, by tag, etc.)? *I am aware that this view exists in part under route optimization under settings but without the ability to see active jobs.
Mass Scheduling with Line items
Is there a quick and simple way to upload visits that include line items, rather than having to create each one individually? I'm new to Jobber, so any guidance would be appreciated. It seems strange to me that I can create a job but not add the other details. It would be really helpful if we could upload line items as well for better automation and efficiency during the invoicing process after the visit.Customer Q: Can route optimization be customized for specific technicians and skill sets?
Not at this time. Route Optimization works by taking visits you’ve already assigned to a specific team member and arranging them into the most efficient route. It doesn’t factor in technician skill sets yet. That said, we’re always looking for ways to make scheduling smarter, and this may be something we explore in the future.
