The UK construction industry is projected to grow significantly in the coming years, reaching £476.6 billion in revenue by 2027. This growth presents an incredible opportunity for trade businesses to capitalise – but only if they’re prepared.

To help you seize the moment, Fergus is offering an exclusive 25% discount this January, giving you the tools you need to run a lean, profitable operation. Don’t let outdated processes hold you back – by starting the new year with Fergus, you’ll be setting your business up for long-term success.

Trade businesses face countless daily challenges, from managing cashflow to scheduling jobs efficiently. Job management software (JMS) like Fergus can transform how your business operates by automating repetitive tasks, consolidating your data and providing insights that drive growth. Fergus also empowers trade businesses to:

• Get paid faster: Fergus automates invoicing and payment reminders so you don’t have to chase. It also includes a Tap-to-Pay feature in its mobile app so clients can pay on the spot.
• Manage jobs seamlessly: From quoting to job scheduling, all your key tasks are handled in one intuitive platform.
• Improve cashflow: Fergus’s analytics help you identify your high-margin jobs and forecast revenue so it’s easy to make decisions about which jobs to take.

With Fergus, you will spend less time on admin and more time growing your business. And if you’re concerned about switching from your current provider, you don’t need to be – Fergus has made it incredibly easy for new customers to migrate.

“Many tradespeople feel stuck with their current software, fearing a time-consuming and complicated switch – that’s why we’ve made it as straightforward as possible to join Fergus,” explained Katie Hall, Marketing Manager at Fergus UK. “The team takes care of the heavy lifting, including data transfer and onboarding, so your business faces minimal disruption during the transition.”

The offer is available for new sign-ups only and applies to the first payment upon checkout. The 25% discount is valid until January 31, 2025. Full terms and conditions are available on the Fergus website.

Visit www.fergus.com to learn more about how Fergus can transform your business.

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Job management software is helping electrical contractors and wholesalers increase efficiency and produce sales data of real value, explains James Chillman, UK Country Manager of Fergus.

Over the last few years there has been a significant rise in the use of job management software by hard working professionals, many of whom shop at their local electrical wholesaler. The reasons for this move are many, but the main drivers include automating tasks, decluttering administration and moving to a system that helps electricians to grow their business, giving them the time back to do the things they love.

Job management software, like Fergus, allows electrical contractors to become more efficient, manage their teams, invoice on time and monitor profit levels on every single job. It also allows them to review and order materials from their preferred wholesaler. Over 26 electrical wholesalers, building and plumbing merchants, including Yesss Electrical, Rexel, CEF and Edmundson Electrical, are now integrated on the platform, helping electrical contracting businesses to manage their supplier interactions, invoicing and job costing quickly, saving time and money.

For wholesalers, this integration has the potential to deliver valuable data on purchase patterns, levels and trends and adds a level of customer loyalty and convenience. Fergus was originally developed in New Zealand and soon grew in Australia too. Wholesalers in these territories soon found that the integration with job management companies increased sales levels and opened up sales insights.

The supplier integrations allow automatic import of supplier invoices, directly matching line items to the appropriate jobs. This saves significant time for electricians as the painstaking process of manual invoice entry is eliminated, freeing up evenings and weekends that were once consumed by administrative tasks.

Just one click

With just one click, invoices can be instantly assigned to jobs, ensuring that every material cost is accurately allocated and nothing is overlooked. This level of precision in tracking supplier documents and costs across jobs is unparalleled, offering users a comprehensive overview of their financials in one location.

Fergus also simplifies the materials procurement process with the ability to send purchase orders directly from the platform to wholesalers for pricing, pickup or delivery. This functionality saves time and streamlines the supply chain management. Trades businesses can now skip the line, secure in the knowledge that Fergus is handling their procurement needs with speed and accuracy.

One of the most significant benefits of these integrations is the ability to invoice in minutes. With labour and material costs already allocated to jobs, Fergus users can generate customer invoices swiftly, directly from quotes or by creating a quick invoice that incorporates all material and labour costs. The system also allows for the incorporation of used stock for a job, pulling in line items with up-to-date pricing from supplier price books that are instantly imported into Fergus. Applying margins and discounts is equally straightforward, enabling businesses to manage their billing with a few simple clicks.

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