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  1. TaskBoards

    Overview Imagine being able to organize your workflow visually—moving tasks, prospects, appointments, or proposals through stages just like a sales or project pipeline. That’s the concept behind TaskBoards . This article will review: ...
  2. Channels, Campaigns, and Revenue Forecasting

    Overview A customer's Lead Source is broken into groups called  Channels , then subgroups within each channel called  Campaigns .  Channels are a marketing term that could be similar to "marketing funnel" or "entrance to the brand." It represents ...
  3. Logging In and Password Security

    First-Time Login Instructions When someone creates a user account for you in service minder , you should get an email prompting you to set your password. If that email does not come through to your inbox right away, you can follow these steps: ...
  4. General Settings

    Overview To fill in your general business information, g o to Control Panel > General Settings . This article will review each section of this page. Please note that only certain User Permissions can access this area of serv...
  5. Appointments on the Mobile App

    Overview Depending on the organization's workflow/processes, and what type of appointment is scheduled (i.e. Sales vs. Service,) running an appointment on the mobile app can vary greatly. In this section, we're going to explain the "basics" of ap...
  6. Create Time Blocks

    Overview In addition to tracking a user's regular appointment schedule, one can also create a record of company holidays, vacation time, personal appointments, or any impromptu absence from their regular schedules. You have two opti...
  7. Automatic Payments

    Overview Automatic payments are a convenient way to streamline billing by securely charging a customer's saved payment method on a set schedule or upon completion of a service. This helps businesses get paid faster, reduce manual work, and mini...
  8. Service Settings: Invoicing Mode

    Overview In the Invoicing section of a Service ( Control Panel > Services > Edit  or Add ) there are two drop downs that control automations for that service: 1. Finish Action 2. Invoicing Mode To understand these two settings let...
  9. 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...
  10. Drip Campaigns

    Overview Drips  is an add-on feature available in serviceminder. If you don’t see  Drips  in your side navigation panel, this feature hasn’t been activated for your account. Please check with your brand administrator before purchasing. ...