ACE Online - Overview

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ACE Online is the next evolution of the Automated Curtain Estimating system offered by CCM Ace Ltd.

Businesses can now set up products and enter material details for estimators to produce accurate and consistentestimates from anywhere using a web browser on a device with an internet connection.

Set up products and enter material details for estimators to produce accurate and consistent estimates from anywhere
As a subscription service, Ace Online does not require a large initial investment
You will get the latest updates automatically with no installation required
Any queries just send a support ticket

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Create an unlimited number of Jobs with unlimited Items for each
Send Estimates & Worksheets to your Customers and Suppliers
Print your Estimates & Worksheets for immediate use

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Features Summary

Below are just some of the features & benefits of using Ace Online.Star Features (*) are those our Clients say save them more time and make estimating easier!

Cloud Based	Work from anywhere using an internet connection, automatically updated, flexible access. Your data is kept secure and backed up, so you don’t have to worry about it!
Support	There are no additional support costs, it’s all included within the subscription price.
Platforms	Accessible on multiple devices – Use your desktop Windows PC / Mac when in the office and access the same data from your tablet when away from your desk - all you need is a web browser. No installation required - access the same data from different devices.
Payment Terms	As a subscription service, there is no big upfront investment cost and you can pay quarterly or annually to suit your business.
Updates	Standard updates and new features are added to ACE Online regularly, based on customer feedback at no additional cost to you.

Estimates	Set up any products for estimating on a Job: Curtains, Valances, Pelmets, Roman Blinds, Roller Blinds, Shutters and Awnings.
Calculates	Number of Widths, Fullness, Pattern Repeats, Half-drops, Making Charges, Fabric Qty, Lining Qty, Interlining Qty and much more.
Headings	Pencil Pleat, Pinch Pleat, Wave, Box Pleat, Goblet, Smocked Tab Top, Eyelet etc.
Makings	Machine or Hand Sewn Unlined, Lined, Self-Lined, Fabric Lined and Interlined, Railroad.
Extra’s	Blinds, Tracks, Poles plus Brackets, Rings, Finials etc. Hold backs, Hanging & Fitting Charges.
Accessories with Components	Breakdown Accessories to price individual components and allow selection from options. Calculate material quantities and set additional Making charges such as a box cushion with all chargeable elements.
Save Jobs	The Job is saved within the system and can be called up or altered at any time. Save hours of re-estimating when clients change their minds. The number of Jobs that can be saved is unlimited.
* Copy Jobs	Copy Jobs so that you can give your customer different options without losing the original estimate detail.
Job Profiles	Create as many as you need to include a variety of requirements, add uplifts, discounts and deposits to your profiles throughout the year. Easy to copy and to amend accordingly e.g. you can have one set up for commercial projects that differs to domestic jobs you are completing.
* Swap Functions	There are multiple swap functions in ACE Online that will allow you to swap your products or materials in a prompt and effective manner, saving a huge amount of time when requoting.

Estimates	Prints out the estimate ready to send to your Customer or email it straight to them. Different styles of estimate can be created showing as much or as little information as you wish to show your customer.
Additional Information	Opening, closing and footing paragraphs can be customised and added to estimates to provide additional detail. Job Clauses and Item Comments can be used to add further details to estimates.
Workroom Sheets	Provides detailed workroom sheets with cutting instructions. You can also add notes specifically for the workroom to ensure all your client’s requirements are inclusive. Workroom sheets do NOT show prices. You can choose to email these directly to your maker or print them for internal use.
Checklists	List of all items on the estimate for checking prior to delivery/fitting a job. Never Leave an Item Behind Again!
* Print by supplier	Each of workroom, fabric summary and checks sheets can be printed by supplier making it easier for you to send orders by email to each supplier.
Print Profiles	Specify and manage each profile to include which options are available when printing and or emailing. Amend the font and its size to match your company branding.
Headers and Footers	Choose from different layouts to help match your letterheads using your company logo and details. Include your business terms and conditions. You can also set blank space and use stock letterheads you may have.
* Email	Use your own mail service to email estimates directly to your clients and workroom sheets to your makers using your business/preferred email address. You can even attach additional files.
* Bulk copy/delete	Users are able to copy multiple items in one process rather than individually by selecting by category, group or reference.

Making Charges	Per width, per metre, per square metre or using grid systems based on rail size or widths. Per drop e.g. up to 150cm one price, up to 250cm at another price. And you can update all the prices in a grid by a percentage quickly when you need to. There is a copy/paste option available from excel documents.
VAT	Prices can include VAT or have VAT added to the total. You can also exclude VAT if you’re not registered.
Currencies	Pound Sterling is the default currency; however, you are able to amend to suit your business needs.
* Discounts	Apply discounts to the total job cost or to individual components such as making costs or fabric prices. The system calculates the discount and will apply it to the estimate.
* Deposits	Manage your general requirements globally or configure on a per Job basis using the Job Profile. Whether you require 50% of the total estimate or wish to apply a percentage to certain components e.g. 100% fabric price and 50% of making etc. The system will calculate the required deposit based on specifications and apply to the estimate.
* Mark Ups / Uplifts	A Job can be Marked Up or Uplifted where you have entered Cost Prices. These can be applied to the total of the estimate or to individual groups such as making costs or fabrics.

Material Management	Store frequently used materials within the system and select the fabrics, linings, interlinings & trimmings at the time of estimating rather than spending time entering the details again.
Customer Database	You can use ACE Online as a management system for your customer’s details.
Supplier Database	Supplier’s Details can be stored in the system which you can then use to email orders directly to them.
Job Status	Shows stages of job e.g. estimate issued, accepted, ordered, fitted, delivered, completed, declined. All of which can be customised to suit your business needs.
Item Status	Allows visibility over the status of an Item on the Job, these can be set up based on your requirements and are fully amendable.
Users	Each member of staff has their own user account. This allows the administrator to set up the access rights for each staff member, see who is working on which Job and see user interaction throughout ACE.
* Default Extras	Add a default extra to products set up in data maintenance to receive a prompt when adding that item to a job. Ensure you don’t forget to add a track, pole or other extras to your job by using this feature.
Price changes	Easily update your prices in data maintenance by category or by the making type using a percentage. You can increase or decrease your prices using this method.
* Email Notifications	Set up status triggers so that email notifications are sent to other ACE users, suppliers, or customers automatically. Email templates can be set up or edited before sending allowing further personalisation and flexibility.

Financials	With this module, ACE Online will allow Users to request payments, invoice a job and export the data relating to those Jobs in a csv file which can be imported into Xero or QuickBooks.
Bespoke Documents & Reports	If the standard documents and reports don’t quite meet your business needs, this add on module will allow you to customise the standard templates to suit your requirements.
Selling Online	Using the API key, you can sell your made to measure curtains & blinds on your existing website.There are 2x budget friendly options we offer depending on your preference.
Stores	This module will allow Clients to split their jobs between Stores. Each store can have its own addressing details. Users can be linked to one or many stores limiting access and search results. Jobs are linked to a store when they are created. Job templates can be updated to use store parameters.
Purchase Order Processing	POP is an add on module which allows users to order with your suppliers. You can then track and receipt orders for materials, extras, accessories and components for your ACE Online soft furnishing estimates.
SMS	Use this module to send follow up messages to your customers confirming an estimate has been sent, payment is due, to confirm appointments and more.
Fabric Import	Fabric import is used to upload suppliers’ fabric files into your ACE Online system. We can upload a supplier file you have, or you can be kept up to date with the latest collections all year round for our mutual fabric partners.

Interested in ACE Online, please call us on 0161 766 4686

Features Summary

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