Podium vs Path | ERP

Podium® is a communications and marketing platform that helps small local businesses manage all customer communications in one easy-to-use inbox, from collecting payments to managing your online reputation and reviews. Podium is changing the way local business gets done everywhere. More than 100,000 businesses rely on Podium to grow and do more as a team. Key features include: - Inbox: Bring every customer conversation from every channel into a single, easy-to-use inbox. See and respond to every chat, review, text, social media message, and phone call in a single thread. - Reviews: Double your monthly review volume in less than 60 days and increase website and foot traffic to your business by sending review invitations via text through Podium. - Bulk Messaging: With a 98% open rate, Podium’s text marketing software allows you to send tailored messages to your customer base that turn into customer sales in minutes. - Phones: Don't let missed calls fall through the cracks, with a singular business number for calls and texting you can keep all communications in one place and avoid everyone give out their personal number to customers. - Payments: Get paid with just a text. Payments through Podium gather more reviews, generate higher quality leads, and centralize your customer data to communicate and market in a more targeted way.

Path|ERP is an all-in-one solution to manage your window and door dealership - a custom built application that is designed with your unique terms, procedures, forms and workflows. PATH is a secure cloud-based system that works on mobile devices, tablets and desktops of all types. It functions as a powerful “central nervous system” for your company…and it’s nothing like you’ve seen before! PATH keeps your salespeople focused and organized working as their “virtual assistant,” and keeping current jobs sorted & visible. Achieve on-time order deliveries and invoicing accuracy like never before. Workflows are designed to achieve complete visibility throughout the company. PATH includes gentle reminders, notifications, and notes for streamlined communication. Reports can be used to create targeted training. With a comprehensive view of job history (with supporting documentation, electronic signatures and photos) you can collect faster and manage your cash flow like a pro. Record service calls directly into the system, upload photos and new services from the field, track service parts orders and get accurate and timely reimbursement from vendors.