How to set laser cutting prices that are both competitive and profitable
Metal fabrication and laser cutting job shop owners have all asked themselves at one point, “how should I set my prices?”. It’s a delicate balance. Set your prices too high and customers may walk away to the competition, but set your prices too low, and you may be working too hard for little or no […]
Accounting software integrations boost laser cutting quoting efficiency for SMEs
Small laser cutting and metal fabrication job shops face big challenges. With a limited number of staff on the roster, each person is performing multiple roles, from estimator, to customer service, to accountant, to production manager, and more. According to the World Bank, Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises (SMEs) “represent about 90% of businesses and more […]
How manual quoting inconsistencies can lose laser cutting jobs
The only time a laser cutting job shop is earning revenue is when that red light is on, sparks are flying, and the laser is in use. Everything else is done to support this activity, and to maximise the utilisation of the laser machine. This is one of the major reasons why using a laser […]
From quoting crunches to streamlined processes: ToolBox empowers growth of J&T Steel Sales
Expanding Australian metal fabrication specialist, J&T Steel Sales, has found that improved productivity and new equipment is only half the battle to boost customer service and sales – equally important is eliminating the outdated processes used to track and prepare quotes, delivery, and invoices. J&T Steel Sales began as a small plate processing business in […]
When spreadsheets don’t cut it: laser cutting quoting software slices through wastage
Laser cutting businesses often decide to use spreadsheets to develop and provide quotes, as a way to save money on specialised software. But does the maths stack up? In our experience, it’s actually costing more than it’s saving – and here’s why. Based on data from millions of line items quoted, Tempus Tools calculates that […]
MSG Industries provides laser cutting quotes eight times faster with game-changing software
A Canadian metalworking, fabrication, welding, and laser cutting enterprise, MSG Industries, has implemented a “game-changing software” to deliver faster and more accurate laser cutting quotes to its customers. MSG Industries Vice-President, Olivier Samson, had been working with his team on developing their own quoting tool software, but it was not a cost-effective solution to the […]
Looking For Laser Cutting Cost Estimating Software? Here’s Why You Should Choose ToolBox By Tempus Tools
To enhance their efficiency and ensure they have more time to focus on the most important aspects of their service, many laser cutting job shops are making use of the laser cutting cost estimating software programs available in the market. By transitioning from manual quoting, these businesses have been able to offer more accurate quotes […]
The Undeniable Reasons Your Jobshop Needs to Use Laser Cutting Cost Estimating Software
Are you tired of manually producing quotes for each of your potential laser cutting clients? Without affordable software built specifically for your industry, the process of producing quotes can be extremely time-consuming, commanding a large portion of your daily schedule and potentially without financial reward. Worse still, these long-winded processes have the potential for human […]
