<![CDATA[News]]> <![CDATA[Success Story: RM Schmidt]]> Growing HVAC Contractor Uses Jonas Software to Achieve Greater Efficiencies, Improved Cash Flow and Better Business Intelligence

Executive Summary

When a thriving East Coast HVAC contractor needed to unify their commercial and residential operations and automate service management, Jonas Software delivered results that went beyond management expectations.

]]> Wed, 18 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[Overcoming Challenges]]> In late 2010, we created a contest that asked our clients to submit a story of how they used Jonas to overcome a business challenge they were facing. Here are a few of those submissions

]]> Tue, 06 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[Success Story: Oak Creek Plumbing]]> Oak Creek Plumbing Installs Jonas Software in Order to Gain a Strong Technology Foundation to Support Future Growth

Executive Summary

A growing plumbing, remodeling and service contractor needed to replace its Legacy accounting software with an industry-specific solution that would streamline reporting and provide better insight around its service operations. Jonas Software provided the perfect platform to meet the company’s immediate needs – and the additional functionality to support future growth.
]]> Fri, 02 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[Success Story: Indiana Geothermal]]> Indiana Geothermal Users Jonas Software to Expand their Business Model - and Increase Sales by 30% in a Single Year 

Executive Summary

To stay competitive in a changing market, the Midwest’s premier geothermal earth loop contractor added product supply to their business model. The company needed a tool for tracking and selling their new products, so they turned to Jonas Software for a solution.

]]> Fri, 02 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[ Success Story: Aire Rite Air Conditioning & Refrigeration Inc.]]> Jonas Software Delivers Strong Support, Scalability and Mobile Service Technology to Growing California Service Contractor

Executive Summary

A growing southern California service contractor needed integrated construction accounting and service software with strong support, regular enhancements and scalability to support further growth. Jonas software promised – and delivered – all these and more.

]]> Fri, 02 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[Success Story: Canoga Park Heating & AC]]> Jonas Mobile Solution Improved Technician and Dispatch Productivity and Drives Increased Customer Satisfaction 

Executive Summary
A Jonas client since 2003, Canoga Park Heating & Air Conditioning recently implemented Jonas Mobile to give the company a further edge over the competition. Jonas Mobile has helped Canoga Park rapidly increase productivity across the organization while improving the customer experience.
]]> Fri, 02 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[Success Story: Miller Information Systems]]> Miller Information Systems Use Jonas eService Solution to Save Time, Save Money and Automate Management of 8000 Annual Work Orders

Executive Summary

A leading Pennsylvania-based communications infrastructure contractor, and current Jonas Software user, needed a high-tech work order management solution that would provide its biggest client with uninterrupted service. Jonas answered the call with its eService solution and a custom work order status screen.
]]> Thu, 01 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[Success Story: Stacey Electric]]> Jonas Software Delivers Unparalleled Service to Stacey Electric with 24-Hour Customer Care and Quick Custom Programming

Executive Summary

For more than 100 years, Stacey Electric Company Limited has been providing electrical contracting services throughout Ontario, Canada. Since the 1950’s, Stacey Electric has focused on a very specific niche: traffic control systems installation and maintenance. One reason for the company’s longevity is its outstanding customer service 24 hours a day, seven days a week. In 2001, when Stacey Electric set out to implement new construction accounting software, management was determined to find a vendor that provided a similar service commitment. What the company found was Jonas Software.
]]> Thu, 01 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[Success Story: Applied Mechanical Systems]]> Jonas eService Improves Customer Satisfaction, Drives New Name Sales and Increases Dispatcher Productivity

Executive Summary

A Jonas client since 2002, Applied Mechanical Systems responded to a clear demand from its customers for online access to work orders by extending its Jonas system online. Since launching e-Service in July 2005, more than 100 Applied Mechanical’s customers have experienced the benefits of online customer self-service. As a result, Applied Mechanical has established a market leadership position further positioning itself for higher customer retention and increased growth.

]]> Thu, 01 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[Success Story: Leer Electric]]> Construction Management Solution Increase Project Capability and Delivers Critical Business Information Faster 

Executive Summary

To support its continued growth, electrical contracting firm, Leer Electric Inc., implemented the Construction Management solution from Gary Jonas Computing. In addition to bringing new levels of efficiency and accuracy to key internal business processes such as Project Management, Job Costing, Payroll, Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable, the new system gives executives, project managers and administrative and financial staff the information they need, when they need it.

]]> Thu, 01 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[ Success Story: Drummond Company]]> The Birmingham, Alabama-based Drummond Company, a private company started in 1935, is primarily in the business of mining, purchasing, processing and the selling of coal and coal derivatives through their mining operations in Alabama and Colombia.

Directly, or through joint ventures, Drummond’s Real Estate division owns significant land positions in California, Alabama and Florida, where it is currently developing four highly desirable residential golf and country club communities: Rancho La Quinta, California; Oakbridge, Florida; Liberty Park, Alabama; and their newest, Andalusia at Coral Mountain in South La Quinta, California. Ranging from 700 to 4,000 acres, these properties boast one or two championship golf courses designed by the likes of Robert Trent Jones, Jr., Jerry Pate and Tom Fazio, fully modern clubhouses, and luxurious homes, villas and condominiums.
]]> Tue, 01 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[ Success Story: Action Electrical & Mechanical Contractors]]>

With Digio by Jonas, Action Electrical & Mechanical Contractors Stays Competitive by Going Green and Reducing Paper-Based Processes

Executive Summary 

To increase efficiency and stay competitive, Action Electrical & Mechanical Contractors needed to 'go green' by reducing their paper-based processes. Digio by Jonas offered an integrated, full-featured document management solution that was both cost effective and easy to deploy.

 
]]> Fri, 01 Jul 2011 00:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[Success Story: Contech Construction]]> Contech Construction Uses Jonas Software to Improve Job Costing, Eliminate Paper Processes and Gain a Competitive Advantage

Executive Summary

Hal Andrews used the construction slowdown as an opportunity to improve his company’s operational efficiencies. Jonas Software, with eTimesheets and Document Management, proved to be an efficient, practical – and affordable – technology solution. 

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