Trades
For trades and field shops
Calgary shops lose hours in the office, not on the truck.
Quotes that never get a reply. Handoffs after the job. Friday exports that still mean Sunday books.
Books and the close? See bookkeepers.
Where hours hide
Quote follow-up
BeforeSolid quote goes out. Silence until Sunday.
AfterPolite chase on a schedule. Owner handles real replies.
Job close-out
BeforeAfter the truck leaves, notes and invoice chase live in someone's head.
AfterClose-out prompts the admin path. Exceptions stay human.
Sunday-night books
BeforeWeek looked full. Books still wait until Sunday night.
AfterHeavy pack drafted in-week. Sunday is not the real start.
Field notes
Start here
Prefer a worksheet first? 4-Hour Finder
After Implement, some shops keep a light Operate loop.