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steadfast


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01 May 2007 8:02 PM Alert 

We are looking to start a taxi firm off soon.
Just getting everything setup (what a stressfull task!)
Just wondering what software people use to take bookings and whatever else for that matter.

Anyone shed any light on it? The best one I have seen so far is by Diplomat, the rest have all been pretty ugly looking and TBH, dont suit maximum needs.
ParkwayTaxis
Devon

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06 May 2007 4:30 PM Alert 

A bit more info would probably help. How many cars are you starting with/plan to expand to. How much do you want to spend, what area, what range, what do you need it to do?

 

We have 5 vehicles at present and even with loads more the only technology I would need is a diary and a mobile phone.

 
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Bill_Datamaster
Warrington

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08 Jun 2007 5:13 PM Alert 
My advice to anyone starting up is to invest in a really good quality pencil and notebook and that way if things don’t go according to plan then your two quid out of pocket rather than thousands. Use what money you have in developing your business because a computer can’t make the phone ring. If and when your business gets off the ground and the paperwork starts to get a bit much, that’s the time to start considering using computers.

A thing I would say though is if you feel that the majority of software packages don’t meet your needs then you should really stop and consider what your planning doing. In our 18 years of experience in dealing with start up companies, those that seek the holly grail of software packages tend to fail.

All the computer packages are much the same; they’re just tools for doing a job and there’s none out there that is so much better than another as to make the difference between success and failure. We say it’s like paintbrushes; doesn’t matter how much you research them or how much you pay for them, if your just not an artist then don’t expect a masterpiece.

Bill
Tony
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14 Jun 2007 9:49 PM Alert 
bill have you ever visited www.taxi-today.com
www.taxi-today.com

voted best trade publication 2006 & 2007

www.taxiinsurancetrader.com

best place for cheap taxi insurance quotes online
Bill_Datamaster
Warrington

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14 Jun 2007 10:09 PM Alert 
Yep! Just been there for a quick look.

Bill
matt123


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09 Jan 2008 10:45 AM Alert 

yeah diplomat is a pretty ugly system.............have you tried a company called auriga? they are supposed to be pretty good.

 
Pete
StalyVegas, Manchester

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09 Jan 2008 11:49 AM Alert 
Supposed to be pretty good? I think you're underselling yourself a little there Matt123!
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urban driver


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10 Jan 2008 8:43 PM Alert 
and matt123 calls diplomat a ugly system

how big a list of users do you want on here with bad experiences of Auriga software problems and hard sell plus bad after sales [Allegedly] talk on the ranks etc is where i got my info
Dialie


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10 Feb 2008 1:47 AM Alert 
what solution did yuo choose at the end? [url=http://www.dialie.com]taximeter[/url] start to developp free digital dispatching software for and a all bunh of free web bases services.
Dialie


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10 Feb 2008 1:48 AM Alert 
sorry try : taximeter
phatsoft


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16 Apr 2008 11:11 PM Alert 
Hi, Have you looked at Phatsoft? www.phatsoft.co.uk. It is easy to use, quite basic. One step up from a pencil and paper and on £25. You can record your journeys and expenses so most of your accounting is done and dusted, and you can send out invoices/statements to account customers. It's being continuously developed and updates are free. It's the best deal in Taxi software you'll find.
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