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  1. About ACH (eChecks)

    Overview ACH payment processing refers to the electronic transfer of money between bank accounts via the Automated Clearing House (ACH) network. It's a secure and efficient way to move funds, commonly used for direct deposits, bill payments, and ...
  2. Shortcodes

    Overview Shortcodes are keywords that service minder uses to insert pieces of information into email and print templates. For example, an organization may want the service agent's name and appointment date/time included on an email tem...
  3. Ad Hoc Email Templates

    Overview Ad Hoc Emails allow you to send customized, pre-formatted messages to contacts while automatically pulling in details about the customer, appointments, proposals, or invoices. These templates save time, ensure consistency, and...
  4. User Settings

    Overview Everyone who needs to log in to  service minder must be set up as a User. Users must have a name and an email address. Any user who will also be going on appointments will need a Service Agent created and connected to their User. ...
  5. Finance and Surcharge Fees

    Overview This article explains how to charge a customer a finance charge and/or a credit card surcharge (also called a credit card convenience fee) on an invoice. Finance Charge – A percentage-based fee added to an invoice when a custom...
  6. Payment Methods, Payment Plans, and Recurring Billing

    Overview Managing how and when your customers pay is a crucial part of running a smooth operation in serviceminder. This article provides an overview of the different tools available to help you streamline payments, including Payment Methods, Pay...
  7. ServiceMinder|Pay

    Overview Did you know the average franchisee pays around 3.5% in payment processing fees, which can limit growth potential? That’s why we’re offering a solution to help our clients eliminate these high fees— serviceminder|pay . With ...
  8. Start Here!

    Welcome to ServiceMinder We’re excited to have you on board! This is your central hub for learning how to get the most out of ServiceMinder. From guided videos to detailed walkthroughs, this knowledge base is designed to help you explore features, ...
  9. QuickBooks Online Common Errors

    Overview This page details some of the most common QuickBooks Online Errors that our users might encounter when syncing invoices or payments. Any QuickBooks syncing errors displayed in the ServiceMinder system originate from QuickBoo...
  10. Connecting QuickBooks Online

    Overview If you use QuickBooks Online as your bookkeeping software, you'll be happy to know we have an integration between the two platforms! Once the integration is active, our system can automatically sync relevant contact, invoice, and payment...