The JGID - Just Get It Done! - Philosophy
Overview
JGID was built around a simple idea:
Run your business, not your paperwork.
Every feature in JGID is designed to support the natural flow of work, from the first customer enquiry through to getting paid.
Rather than entering the same information multiple times, JGID allows information to flow from one Business Record to the next, creating a complete history of every job while reducing administration.
The JGID Workflow
Most businesses follow a similar process every day.
A customer makes an enquiry.
That enquiry becomes an opportunity.
The opportunity becomes a quote.
The accepted quote becomes a job.
The job is scheduled, completed and invoiced.
JGID simply mirrors this workflow.
Instead of trying to force your business into software, the software follows the way your business already works.
Start Simple
One of the biggest mistakes new users make is trying to configure every setting before using JGID.
You don't need to.
Our recommendation is to get your first real Job into the Schedule as quickly as possible.
Once your team understands the core workflow, you can gradually introduce more advanced features such as Equipment Management, Forms, Tasks, Automations and Integrations.
Let Information Flow
One of the key principles behind JGID is that information should only need to be entered once.
For example:
- Create a Client once.
- Reuse that Client across multiple Opportunities, Quotes and Jobs.
- Convert accepted Quotes into Jobs instead of creating them again.
- Create Invoices directly from completed Jobs.
This saves time, improves accuracy and creates a complete audit trail throughout your business.
Why Managers Love This
Managers want visibility without creating more administration.
By following a consistent workflow, JGID helps businesses:
- Reduce duplicate data entry.
- Improve communication between office and field staff.
- Maintain a complete audit trail.
- Understand the status of every Job at a glance.
- Spend more time running the business and less time managing paperwork.
Best Practice
- Follow the JGID workflow wherever possible.
- Avoid creating duplicate records.
- Let information flow naturally from one stage to the next.
- Focus on getting your first Job into the Schedule before exploring advanced features.
Next Step
Now that you understand the philosophy behind JGID, let's look at how all of the Business Records fit together to create a complete workflow.
Next Article: Understanding Business Records