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John Adrian Sopher
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« on: August 12, 2008, 09:44:31 AM » |
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Hey Dom, I just got off the phone with Jay Engles. In our discussions we both thought to we should ask you a question about processing c/c's on a cell phone. One of my issues is I offer a 10% discount if the customer pays at the time of inspection. I am trying to figure out a way to process a c/c while on site. One idea I had was to use a cell phone with true Internet. Would this work? Would the cell be able to access encrypted info or would it be too much for the phone?
Only problem is if I go this rout, I have to get a new cell phone and add this service to my plan.
Another option I thought of is having a wireless card for my computer. Say, if I purchase the Q1, and had a wireless card with it, I could process the cards that way. I'm not even sure if the Q1 can take a wireless card or not. The other side of this one is, I have to buy the Q1, get a wireless card, and phone plane that works with it.
If you have any other idea's please let me know.
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Dominic Maricic
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« Reply #1 on: August 12, 2008, 04:47:32 PM » |
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Hey John, I already have the credit card processing working on phones with an internet connection for on site use. Finished it a few days ago and have tested it wit ha few phones  The Q1 has built in wireless, so if there's a signal it will pick it up. Otherwise you'd need to get a air card from your cell carrier. That would be more expensive as it costs around $50 a month for the plan. You're better off getting a new phone where you have internet included. For example, my old plan was $15 a month for unlimited internet with Sprint. Now I have the 'simply everything plan' where $99 a month is unlimited minutes, text, internet and GPS service. I love it  |
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John Adrian Sopher
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« Reply #2 on: August 12, 2008, 05:20:51 PM » |
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I have T-mobile so I've been looking at what they have. Been kinda looking at the wing. I would still have to add Internet service to my plan. Right now I have unlimited min. and text for $100 Maybe I should look into sprint!!!
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Dominic Maricic
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« Reply #3 on: August 12, 2008, 05:28:23 PM » |
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I snatched up the new plan as soon as they offered it as they claim they wont have it for long. The Sprint Mogul has the GPS built in which is nice, especially for inspectors!
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John Adrian Sopher
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« Reply #4 on: August 12, 2008, 05:32:57 PM » |
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Im not sure that sprint has good coverage here though. Id have to look into it a bit more.
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John Adrian Sopher
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« Reply #6 on: August 12, 2008, 05:49:31 PM » |
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Ya I was just looking it up. I just got off the phone with T mobile and I still have a year left on my contract. I sure with they would do away from contracts. lol
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Dominic Maricic
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« Reply #7 on: August 13, 2008, 01:14:30 AM » |
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Getting out of contracts is pretty easy. Just wait until until the next time they send you a new update to your current contract which they do often. At that point you have 30 days to cancel your contract since they've changedi t.
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John Adrian Sopher
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« Reply #8 on: August 13, 2008, 08:55:24 AM » |
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Hmmmm I hadn't ever thought of that!!! That's a good idea. They did just change my insurance on me, trying to split it up and make me pay two insurances now. I wonder if I could use that! Probably not, but its worth a shot.
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Dominic Maricic
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« Reply #9 on: August 13, 2008, 12:30:47 PM » |
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Any contract change gives you the right to cancel within 30 days.
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John Adrian Sopher
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« Reply #11 on: August 16, 2008, 09:16:44 AM » |
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Hey Dom I wanted to find out, is the website service and the report upload service two different services you offer, or do they go together?
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Dominic Maricic
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« Reply #12 on: August 16, 2008, 02:49:27 PM » |
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Two different services. We have tons of people using the website service who don't even use our software, and people who use the upload service that have been hosting their site elsewhere and don't want to change. Eventually the upload service will also be available to people not using the software, but right now it obviously is restricted. When you buy the software you get 3 months free of both.
One perk is that if you are using both systems, you'll never need to pay for a full 2.x->3.x update of Home Inspector Pro, you'll get it free.
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John Adrian Sopher
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« Reply #13 on: August 16, 2008, 04:03:28 PM » |
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Okay, I think I'm going to go that rout eventually. But right now I need to get some work coming in.
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Dominic Maricic
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« Reply #14 on: August 16, 2008, 05:20:41 PM » |
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Of course. Definitely use the report upload system while you have it free. You'll hear from a lot of the guys using it that it really helps out business.
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« Reply #15 on: August 27, 2008, 04:50:44 PM » |
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I snatched up the new plan as soon as they offered it as they claim they wont have it for long. The Sprint Mogul has the GPS built in which is nice, especially for inspectors!
Can you tether your phone as a modem occasionally with this plan? |
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Dominic Maricic
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« Reply #16 on: August 28, 2008, 12:23:54 AM » |
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Yeah with most phones. I used mine as a modem at the CalNACHI conference last month  Just don't go off playing games with it. |
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John Adrian Sopher
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« Reply #17 on: September 09, 2008, 05:49:14 PM » |
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Hey Dom, is there any way we can add one more line on the c/c page of our sites where the customer can enter an invoice number?
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Dominic Maricic
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« Reply #18 on: September 09, 2008, 06:13:24 PM » |
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Sure I could add that. I've been contemplating adding an inspection address field. Which do you think would be better, invoice number of inspection address? Or both?
I also added a new feature to change the font color. It's posted under the website board.
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John Adrian Sopher
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« Reply #19 on: September 09, 2008, 08:51:57 PM » |
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Both actually. I save everything using the address and my invoice software generates.... wait for it.... (((invoice numbers)))! lol
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