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Hi Anthea
Check out http://www.projectinabox.org.uk/
It has a video tour if you work better with visuals. The software is based on PRINCE 2 project management methodology. Failing that, MS Project is pretty easy to pick up.
Does Vectorworks have some kind of project management module? I've never used it.
Anyway, hope that helps.
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Steve
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A basic simple project / task management (with sub tasks, timelines etc, charts) comes with Outlook (and see point below)
For more advanced there is MS Project, or there are some good online CRM cloud solutions (such as WinWeb) that have task management capabilities - I'd recommend having used them.
Without knowing your exact needs, another solution is ToodleDo, again clound based with a browser interface - ie access anywhere - such as client sites. It has optional iPhone & iPad applications along with a "slim" version for use on other smart phones. That is what I use as it interfaces to Outlook.
Most of the other solutions can be unwieldy.....
Hi, Have a look but if you do not feel easy with any of them then let me know we can do one for you and you can make it bespoke - exactly how you work and think - and include sales invocing and credit control and banking all in one system! - e mail shots to clients - fantatsic reports, whatever - Have working systems for lawn treatment companies, gardening companies. generally ms access based, you have control of coding so never locked into one company for any future development. As a guide, say £1,000 spread over 6 months. Bargain offer. PS and I am a great person to deal with as well as being humble!