2023 was a transformative year for Shopflow. We're excited to share the progress we've made in helping marine canvas and upholstery shops streamline their operations. Here's a comprehensive look back at our achievements and a glimpse into what's coming next.
Business Milestones
We're thrilled to have reached several significant milestones in 2023:
- 15 shops now rely on Shopflow to manage their daily operations - a testament to the value we're providing to the marine fabrication industry
- Applied for and were considered by TinySeed, a prestigious startup accelerator focused on bootstrapped SaaS companies
- Strengthened relationships within the marine fabrication community through conference participation and direct customer feedback
Major Feature Releases
Calendar-Based Time Logs
The most requested feature of 2023 is now live! Our new calendar-based time logging system provides a visual way to track time and quickly identify gaps in time tracking. This feature has been years in the making and represents a major step forward in helping shops understand where their time is being spent.
Jobs Due Date Calendar
Following closely behind is our jobs due date calendar, giving shops a bird's-eye view of upcoming deadlines. This visual approach to deadline management helps prevent bottlenecks and ensures nothing falls through the cracks. Key benefits include:
- Visual timeline of all upcoming job deadlines
- Color-coded priority levels
- Drag-and-drop rescheduling capabilities
- Integration with existing workflow templates
Custom Fields
We introduced the ability to create custom fields for jobs, customers, and inventory items. This flexibility allows each shop to tailor Shopflow to their specific needs without compromising the core functionality.
Looking Ahead: 2024 Roadmap
We're not slowing down! Here's what we're focusing on in 2024:
Feature Development
- Inventory Management - Track materials, supplies, and stock levels in real-time
- Resource Management - Schedule equipment, work stations, and team members more effectively
- Advanced Reporting - Deeper insights into shop performance and profitability
- QuickBooks Integration - Seamless financial data synchronization
Community & Support
- Comprehensive help documentation and video tutorials
- Launch of the Shopflow Member Community for peer-to-peer support
- Monthly webinars covering best practices and new features
Infrastructure Improvements
- Performance optimizations for faster load times
- Enhanced mobile experience for on-the-go access
- Improved data backup and recovery systems
Thank You
To our growing community of marine fabricators: thank you for trusting Shopflow with your business operations. Your feedback, feature requests, and success stories drive us to continuously improve. Here's to an even more productive 2024!
Have questions or want to see a demo of our latest features? Contact us or schedule a demo to see how Shopflow can transform your shop's operations.