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New features and improvements to Flashquotes are released every week.
November 22, 2024
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New Zapier Triggers
Automate All The Things

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We just launched three new Zapier triggers to help you build even smarter workflows. Here's what's new:

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  • Quote Form Submission Trigger - Feed leads straight into your CRM
    • Captures all lead and event details
    • Perfect for kickstarting automated follow-ups
    • No lead left behind
  • Event Timeline Trigger - Keep your calendars in perfect sync
    • Fires when event schedules change
    • Updates your staffing software automatically
    • No more manual calendar juggling
  • Staff Assignment Trigger - Automate team communication
    • Fires whenever staff are assigned in Flashquotes
    • You can use it to notify baristas of their shifts or update calendar invites automatically
    • Keeps everyone in the loop

It's like having a personal assistant who never sleeps and actually remembers to update everything.

This update: Because repetitive tasks are better left to robots.

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November 21, 2024
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Default Answers in the Booking Form
A Small Change With Big Impact

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We've added default answer settings to the Yes/No questions in your booking form.

  • New Default Settings - Choose whether yes/no questions default to yes or no
  • Smarter Starting Points - Perfect for questions like "need COI?" or "outdoor event?" where the default answer should be "No" instead of "Yes"

To configure the default answer:

  1. Go to edit your booking form
  2. Click on a Yes/No question
  3. You'll see a new option

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It's like having a form that knows your business better than a barista knows their regulars.

November 18, 2024
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Lead Forms 2.0
Your Website's 24/7 Sales Team

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We've given our lead intake form a major upgrade.

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Our goal is to make it easy for you to manage your own lead intake flow, while still getting the tried and true, high-converting forms you expect from Flashquotes.

Here's whats new:

  • Instant Setup - Head to Forms -> Quote Forms for a pre-configured form with battle-tested questions
  • Brand-Forward Design - Forms automatically dress up in your brand colors
  • Platform-Friendly Embedding - Get custom embed instructions for your specific web platform (Webflow, Squarespace, WordPress, etc.)
  • Seamless Lead Flow - New inquiries slide straight into your Flashquotes dashboard, ready for follow-up

Think of the new lead form as your website's always-on sales rep.

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P.S. Keep an eye out for more customization options coming soon!

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November 6, 2024
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Custom Colors & Images
Because first impression always last

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We just turned up the quote personalization dial to 11. Here's what's styling:

  • Hero Images Have Landed - Because a picture is worth a thousand "we're professional, we promise"
    • Upload custom hero images for each quote
    • Set a default hero image for quotes in your company settings
  • Brand Colors: Paint the Town Yours - Your signature color is finally ready for its big debut
    • Set your brand colors in Settings -> Branding
    • Buttons and icons in your customer-facing pages will match your brand theme
    • No more purple buttons if you don't like them (although we love them here 💜)

This update: Making your brand shine brighter than a freshly polished portafilter ✨

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October 31, 2024
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Quote Calendar & Invoice Updates

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For those of you juggling potential bookings like a circus act, we've added some much-needed visibility to your calendar life (plus some invoice perks). Here's what's new:

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  • Quote Calendar Magic - Your calendar now shows both confirmed bookings AND potential ones
    • Quoted events get fancy dotted borders (like a "maybe" with style)
    • Finally see those "thinking about it" clients right next to your "definitely happening" ones
  • Invoice improvements
    • PO Number Support - Because some clients love their purchase order numbers more than their coffee
    • Customer Notes - For all those "special requirements" that don't fit anywhere else
    • Invoice Metrics - New invoice reporting shows your financial story at a glance:
      • Overdue invoice totals (the "friendly reminder" pile)
      • Open invoice amounts (the "fingers crossed" stack)
      • Last 30 days of paid invoices (the "virtual high-five" collection)
October 28, 2024
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New Booking Confirmation Page

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We've launched a shiny new booking confirmation page that tells your clients everything they need to know. Here's what's confirming:

  • Instant Confirmation - Clients land on a beautiful confirmation page the moment they hit "Book"
  • All The Details - Every logistical tidbit and timeline is there, neat and tidy
  • Email Backup - Because two confirmations are better than one, they'll get an email with a link back to this page
  • Real-Time Updates - The page magically updates whenever you tweak details in the admin UI (no refresh required)
  • Share The Love - Admins can generate shareable links to the confirmation page under the Booking → More Actions menu

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October 22, 2024
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New quote edit page

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We've given the quote editor a glow-up. You'll now have more customization and a preview of quotes as you build them:

  • Live Preview - See how the final quote page will look in real-time
  • Hero Text Editor - Customize the text at the top of your quotes
  • Markdown Superpowers - Add some style to your hero text with markdown styling. Bold statements welcome.
  • Link it Up - Drop in relevant links faster than you can say "menu PDF"

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October 18, 2024
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📨 You've got mail
Prepare for more purple lightning in your inboxes

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This week, we've been all about the inbox.

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Here's what's new:

  • Quote Emails: Just a Click Away
    • Now you can fire off quote emails directly from the quote page.
    • Client quote emails include a link to the quote presentation page and the Book Now button
    • Click the new "Copy share link" button if you still want to copy/paste the quote link into a separate email
  • Admin Alerts - Because who doesn't want more emails, right? 😬
    • New lead alert: Get pinged immediately when a new lead fills out your inquiry form.
    • Payment alert: Get notified every time an invoice gets paid.

This update: Keeping you in the loop, one email at a time.

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October 15, 2024
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Booking Availability Warning
Bye-bye overbooked dates

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For those of you who've ever had to play Tetris with your calendar, this new feature has your back.

We've added an availability warning system that acts like a polite bouncer for your booking form. Here's what's guarding your schedule:

  • Automatic availability check - Every time a client views a quote or attempts to book, we do a quick headcount of your available carts
  • Yellow caution tape - If you're running low on carts, we'll unfurl a yellow warning banner faster than you can say "double-booked"
  • Client-facing diplomacy - The banner politely suggests clients touch base with you before hitting that 'Book Now' button
  • Preemptive problem-solving - Helps prevent the awkward "Oops, we're actually full" conversation after a booking
  • Always on duty - Works 24/7, because let's face it, clients love to book at 2 AM

This update: Keeping your calendar happy and your refund rate low.

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October 13, 2024
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Resource selection in the booking form
Because choice is the best perk

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For those of you that have different carts for your clients to choose from, you're in luck.

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They can now handpick their preferred Core Service Asset in the booking form.

Here's what's brewing:

  • New booking form question - You can add a "Resource Select" question to your booking from. Clients can choose from available carts for their event date‍
  • Real-time availability - only available carts will be shown to the customer‍
  • Cart photos - You can upload photos and descriptions of your carts on the resource edit screen
  • Cart auto-assignment - the chosen cart will be auto-assigned to event when it's booked (so you don't have to play matchmaker)

It's like a dating app, but for coffee carts and events. Swipe right on efficiency.

October 10, 2024
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Sales Tax Reporting
Because Numbers Should Crunch Themselves

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For those of you juggling tax obligations like a circus act, we've got some good news.‍We've added a new sales tax report that does the math so you don't have to. Here's what's calculating:

  • Auto-calculation magic - We now automatically crunch the numbers for your sales tax remittance
  • Easy access - Find your new financial friend under Invoices -> Sales Tax
  • At-a-glance summary - See total sales, taxable amount, tax rate, and taxes owed for the last month
  • Rate breakdown - The report is sliced by tax rate, perfect for your multi-state empire of caffeine
  • Always up-to-date - Data is automatically collected for all payments in Flashquotes
  • Time travel optional - Filter for different periods like last month or year-to-date

It's like having a pocket accountant, minus the pocket protector.

This update: Making tax season slightly less taxing.

October 9, 2024
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Invoice Reminder Emails
Your New Collection Companion

For those of you tired of playing hide-and-seek with payments, we've got a new trick up our sleeve.‍We've added invoice reminder emails that do the chasing so you don't have to. Here's what's pinging:

  • One-click reminders - Hit "Send Invoice" on the invoices page and watch the magic happen
  • Preview before you ping - Check how your email looks before it slides into your client's inbox
  • Flexible recipients - Default to the booking contact, or mix it up with additional email addresses
  • Branded and beautiful - Emails come decked out with your logo, invoice details, and a direct link to pay
  • Time-sensitive subject lines - Automatically remind clients of due dates or gently nudge the overdue
  • Direct communication - Reply-to address set to your email, so you're just a click away from any questions

This update: Turning "The check is in the mail" into "The payment is in your account."

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