4 Excuses Trade Contractors Make to Avoid Implementing Software

Like anything involving change, we all know there can be challenges. For example: two significant ways trade contractors can get more jobs done is by simplifying processes and utilizing technology.

But easier said than done, right? When it comes to tackling uncomfortable, but necessary change, excuses run rampant.

Here are the four top excuses we’ve heard from trade contractors about implementing software – and why no excuse is worth the time and energy you’ll save by changing:

1. I Don’t Have Time

This is the number one excuse we hear when talking to our contractors. Usually, it’s something like, ‘I just don’t have time to implement software.” We understand the needs of your business. We really get it. It’s hard managing your daily workload and staying ahead of the game, making the idea of adding a new system can be seen as painful.

But there is no “perfect time.” During the busy life of a contractor, there will always be something. Either you’ll be too busy in the summer or the builder’s year-end. When you delay the implementation of a system by three months, you’ve missed out on critical time and profitability gains.

2. It’s Too Expensive

You could see adding a new system as an added cost, but really, it’s an investment in your business. With an effective solution, you're reducing wasted trips, you’re going to get better at tracking extra builder POs, and you’ll be able to do more jobs without adding extra people to your team. Try out our Lost Profit Calculator to see how much you could be saving with Bolt.

3. It’s Too Hard to Get Everyone Up to Speed

You need a system that’s easy to learn, not one that takes up valuable time adapting to. New systems should come as easy as posting on Facebook. We’re in a low-tech industry, so you want a system that’s going to be easy for your team to learn. Bolt was built for the trades, by the trades, so it maps to your workflow. We understand your business and crafted a customized system just for you. But we recognize you might need help after signing up with Bolt. That’s why we’re committed to supporting you from implementation and beyond. We have a dedicated implementation team that will ensure setup goes smoothly—so you can be up and running quickly—while paring you with a dedicated customer success manager who supports you every step of the way.

4. If it Ain’t Broke, Don’t Fix it

This is another popular excuse we hear. Trade contractors may be interested in a new solution but feel things are “fine” the way they are. Bolt customer Kevin Lee put it best: “The problem with their old-school approach is they don’t know that it’s ‘broke’ until you give them the tools to manage their organization successfully.”

Sometimes your way is just the most convenient. Thinking like this can hold you back from better solutions.

If you’re like other contractors we know, we bet you are having to constantly update your whiteboard with schedule changes. Or maybe you have reams of paper stuffed in job folders? Can Bolt make all this go away and make your work life easier? Yes! Finding the right system gives you time back in your day and helps you run your business more efficiently. It requires the courage to honestly assess your current situation and determine the steps you need to take. Luckily, Bolt is here to help.

Change is never easy but finding the right vendor to support you while implementing a new system can make a big difference to your business. Learn how Bolt software has helped trade contractors like you.