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Description

Chalk CRM is an online field service customer relationship management system designed specifically for contractors and service-oriented companies that need to estimate and schedule tasks. It effectively manages customer information and leads, generates estimates using a price book, and facilitates the sending of quotes via text or email, while also enabling the collection of signatures and deposits, transforming approved estimates into scheduled tasks. The platform features various scheduling options, including daily, weekly, monthly, and route-map views, and supports crew scheduling, visit reminders, time tracking, and the ability to upload job-related photos. Customers can be invoiced directly, and payments can be processed through Stripe via card or bank transfers, all while monitoring outstanding balances and automating payment reminders. Additionally, Chalk offers functionality such as two-way text messaging, a customer portal, permissions management for teams, comprehensive reporting, and capabilities for importing and exporting data. The advanced AI plan introduces ChalkBot, which assists with customer responses, appointment bookings, and follow-ups on quotes; developers can also access an API under this plan. This versatile tool caters to a variety of service industries, including painting, fence and deck staining, pressure washing, landscaping, cleaning, remodeling, handyman services, and pool maintenance, making it a comprehensive solution for business needs. Ultimately, Chalk CRM aims to streamline operations, enhance customer interactions, and improve overall efficiency for service businesses.

Description

Pencil Assistant serves as an AI tool specifically designed for tradespeople in the UK, accessible via WhatsApp. This innovative assistant aids users in organizing their schedules, scheduling jobs and site visits, generating quotes and invoices, verifying merchants, and crafting marketing materials while they are on the job. Users have the convenience of sending voice messages or images of handwritten notes, which the assistant can then transform into polished PDF quotes and invoices, allowing for modifications to line items, labor costs, or VAT. Additionally, users can inquire about their schedules, jobs, quotes, and invoices at any time. The assistant can efficiently manage nearby job locations, recommend appointments, and prepare follow-ups and reminders for customers, as well as create engaging marketing posts. The service offers various subscription plans that include monthly message and quote allowances, featuring a complimentary Early Access option alongside paid tiers called Pencil and Pro, ensuring accessibility for all tradespeople. With its comprehensive features, Pencil Assistant is set to revolutionize how tradespeople manage their day-to-day operations.

API Access

Has API Yes 

API Access

Has API No 

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Integrations

Apple Calendar Yes 
Google Calendar Yes 
Microsoft Outlook Yes 
Quo Yes 
Stripe Yes 
WhatsApp No 

Integrations

Apple Calendar No 
Google Calendar No 
Microsoft Outlook No 
Quo No 
Stripe No 
WhatsApp Yes 

Pricing Details

$49/month
Core is $49 per month or $490 per year; AI is $99 per month or $990 per year, with two months free on annual billing. Additional team seats are $14 per user per month. Customer card payments are processed through Stripe at Stripe's standard rates.
Free Trial Yes 
Free Version No 

Pricing Details

£15.99/month
Early Access is free and includes 70 messages and 7 quotes, with no card required. Pencil is £15.99/month and includes 300 messages and 30 quotes. Pro is £29.99/month and includes 1,000 messages and 100 quotes. Paid plan prices exclude VAT. A 7-day free trial is available.
Free Trial Yes 
Free Version Yes 

Deployment

Web-Based Yes 
On-Premises No 
iPhone App No 
iPad App No 
Android App No 
Windows No 
Mac No 
Linux No 
Chromebook No 

Deployment

Web-Based Yes 
On-Premises No 
iPhone App No 
iPad App No 
Android App No 
Windows No 
Mac No 
Linux No 
Chromebook No 

Customer Support

Business Hours No 
Live Rep (24/7) No 
Online Support No 

Customer Support

Business Hours No 
Live Rep (24/7) No 
Online Support No 

Types of Training

Training Docs No 
Webinars No 
Live Training (Online) No 
In Person No 

Types of Training

Training Docs No 
Webinars No 
Live Training (Online) No 
In Person No 

Vendor Details

Company Name

ChalkCRM

Country

United States

Website

chalkcrm.com

Vendor Details

Company Name

Pencil Assistant

Country

United Kingdom

Website

getpencil.co.uk

Product Features

Field Service Management

Billing & Invoicing No 
Contact Database No 
Contract Management No 
Customer Database No 
Dispatch Management No 
Electronic Signature No 
Inventory Management No 
Mobile Access No 
Payment Collection in the Field No 
Quotes / Estimates No 
Routing No 
Scheduling No 
Service History Tracking No 
Time Clock No 
Work Order Management No 

Product Features

Tradesman Job Management

Contract Management No 
Customer Database No 
Dispatch Management No 
For Builders No 
For Electricians No 
For Field Service Businesses No 
For HVAC No 
For Plumbers No 
For Roofers No 
Invoicing No 
Job Tracking No 
Payments No 
Quoting No 
Reporting No 
Scheduling No 
Time Tracking No 

Alternatives

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