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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.

Description

Tradehand provides a comprehensive office solution for sole traders and small businesses in the UK, enabling them to operate without the need to hire additional staff. It efficiently manages customer inquiries through various channels such as phone, SMS, email, web chat, and voice, while also handling the sending and following up of quotes, scheduling jobs, processing payments, and keeping clients informed, all under the business's name. Additionally, the service includes a free website that features an instant-quote widget and a booking system linked to your calendar, ensuring that every inquiry can be seamlessly converted into booked and paid work without requiring late-night administrative tasks. Tailored specifically for electricians, plumbers, gas engineers, and other trades, Tradehand streamlines operations and enhances customer interaction. This innovative approach allows business owners to focus on their core work while efficiently managing customer relations and administrative duties.

API Access

Has API No 

API Access

Has API No 

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Integrations

Google Calendar No 
QuickBooks Live Bookkeeping No 
WhatsApp Yes 
Xero No 

Integrations

Google Calendar Yes 
QuickBooks Live Bookkeeping Yes 
WhatsApp No 
Xero Yes 

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 

Pricing Details

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5% of payments collected only. No monthly fees, no addon fees or fixed contracts.
Free Trial No 
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 Yes 
iPad App No 
Android App Yes 
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 Yes 
Live Rep (24/7) Yes 
Online Support Yes 

Types of Training

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

Types of Training

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

Vendor Details

Company Name

Pencil Assistant

Country

United Kingdom

Website

getpencil.co.uk

Vendor Details

Company Name

Tradehand

Founded

2026

Country

United Kingdom

Website

tradehand.com

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 

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 

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 

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