AROFLO
Setup
Implementation
Optimisation
Training
Support
For Tradies
Whether you are new to AroFlo or already using it, we help Tradies get the most from their software. From setup and training to improving workflows, our support is independent and tailored to your business.
Looking at AROFLO as an option?
AroFlo combines quoting, scheduling and invoicing in one place, but to get the most out of it, the setup needs to reflect your team, jobs and workflow.
Already Using AROFLO and Frustrated?
If AroFlo feels harder to use than it should, the issue is often the setup, not the software. With the right changes, it can run far more smoothly.
Not Sure If AROFLO Is Right for You?
If you’re unsure whether AroFlo is right for your business, we can help you work out what’s working, what’s not, and whether another platform makes more sense.
Who is Aroflo For?
The industries we find are best suited to AROFLO
AroFlo brings quotes, invoicing, scheduling, payroll and more into one connected system to help trade businesses build a better WorkLife.
INDUSTRIES THAT MAY USE AROFLO INCLUDE:
- Solar Installers
- Landscapers
- Flooring
- Security
- Fire Protection
Before you commit to AroFlo, it is worth checking whether it suits your workflow, team and jobs. Complete our quick fit check to find out.
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SEE AROFLO IN ACTION
If manual admin is slowing you down, AroFlo can help by bringing scheduling, quoting and invoicing into one centralised system.
What AROFLO does well (and the problem it solves)
AroFlo is a practical job management software to help you build a truly connected, automated, and smart trade business.
Admin
Say goodbye to paper notes and manual data entry, all your job information lives digitally in one place.
scheduling
Keep jobs, crews and calendars organised so the right people are booked at the right time.
Timesheets
Track staff hours digitally to cut down on paperwork and make payroll easier to manage.
Job Costing
See what each job is really costing in labour, materials and time so margins are easier to track.
GPS tracking
See where your fleet and crew are in real time, so you can send the nearest tradie to the next job.
Inventory
Keep better control of parts and materials so less gets missed, overordered or forgotten on jobs.
Quoting
Create and manage quotes more efficiently so pricing is clearer and jobs move faster.
invoicing
Turn completed work into invoices faster and reduce delays in getting paid.
Maintenance
Stay on top of recurring service work with scheduled jobs, service history and repeat workflows.
Reporting
Get clearer visibility over business performance so you can spot issues and make better decisions.
asset management
Track customer assets, service records and repairs so ongoing maintenance work is easier to handle.
Find out if AROFLO is right for your business
Other apps AroFlo
integrates with
making Aroflo work for your business
sort out the AROFLO frustrations before they start
Most AroFlo problems come down to how it has been configured, not the platform itself.
We get it, spending time on setup is rarely the exciting part, especially when you just want to get stuck in and start using its features.
But when the setup is rushed or not tailored to how your business actually works, it can lead to clunky processes, friction and more admin headaches than it solves.
The common frustrations we hear about AROFLO setups:
- There's a lot to take in upfront, it took a while before we felt comfortable enough to use it properly.
- We were keen to get up and running but the training was slow and dragged on.
- We didn’t realise how much the setup would cost, and by the time we knew it wasn’t quite right for us, it was too late.
- AroFlo keeps adding features, but no one has shown us what’s changed, so we’re probably only using half of it.
- The onboarding felt scattered, so we were never quite sure what to set up first or where to start.
Ready to set AroFlo up right the first time?
Getting AroFlo live is one thing. Getting it set up to actually support your business is another. We’ll help make sure it is built around your workflow from the beginning.
AroFlo can be a powerful system, but for a lot of trade businesses, its value comes down to how well it has been configured.
When the setup does not match your workflow, the cracks start to show through things like missed timesheets, invoicing issues, and field staff second-guessing what they are supposed to do.
The good news is that most of these problems aren’t an AroFlo problem, they’re a setup and training problem, and that’s very fixable.
can you relate to this?
- Timesheet entries go missing, and you only realise at payroll.
- The field app is fine, but office tasks on mobile are hard work.
- Things change and update in AroFlo, and no one knows what’s different.
- When something goes wrong mid-job, you can't always get someone on the phone straight away.
- Getting the specific numbers you need takes a lot of clicking, it's not as simple as it sounds.
- Syncing with my accounting software usually works, but when it doesn’t, fixing the mismatch takes too long.
Not sure if AroFlo is working the way it should?
We can assess your AroFlo setup and recommend the best changes to make it work better for your business. Book a call to find out more.
Even with a good AroFlo setup and a team that knows the basics, there often comes a point where the standard setup no longer keeps pace with the business.
That is usually the point where it makes sense to step back and work out whether AroFlo still fits, or whether the setup simply needs to evolve with the way the business now operates.
With the right support around advanced workflows, reporting and optimisation, many tradies find there is far more value in AroFlo than they were getting from it.
signs you might notice:
- The basics are fine, but reporting is not giving us enough.
- Simple jobs are fine, but bigger or more complex work starts to feel messy.
- We’ve added more staff, but the system still feels like it was set up for a smaller team.
- Quoting, scheduling and invoicing still work, but the stock, assets and purchasing side is starting to get messy.
- We’re still using AroFlo in a pretty basic way, even though the jobs, team and admin have become a lot more complex.
Your software should support the way your business runs, not slow it down. A quick tune-up can clean iron out any issues and make daily use much easier.
Getting the most out of Aroflo
how tradiepad can help
A lot of tradies run into the same handful of software frustrations. In most cases, they come back to setup, workflow and training, which means they can usually be fixed.
As an AroFlo certified expert, we have helped hundreds of Tradies implement AroFlo into their business.
AROFLO setup & integration
We’ll assess your business needs and advise you on whether AroFlo will be the right fit.
AROFLO Optimisation
We review your setup and refine workflows so AroFlo saves time and works more efficiently.
AROFLO
training
Tailored training so you and your team can use AroFlo confidently and get the most out of every feature.
ongoing AROFLO
support
Switching to AroFlo is a lot easier with ongoing TradiePad support.
Comparing your options
DIY vs Standard vs TradiePad
- DIY Setup
- AROFLO Standard Setup
- TradiePad Setup
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DIY Setup
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AROFLO Standard Setup
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TradiePad Setup
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Setup Time |
Slow and pieced together while you try to learn AroFlo around live jobs, admin and payroll. | Faster, but usually follows a more standard onboarding path. | Planned and structured around your business, with a clearer rollout and faster wins. |
Templates |
Quotes, invoices and forms often stay generic or get edited inconsistently over time. | Standard templates are set up, with some light customisation. | Templates and forms are tailored to your branding, workflow and the way your team operates. |
Workflows |
Job stages, approvals and processes often end up inconsistent or incomplete. | Basic workflows are in place, but may not fully reflect how your business operates. | Workflows are mapped to your quoting, scheduling, field and invoicing process so the system fits your daily operations. |
Training |
Usually self-taught, which can lead to patchy adoption and confusion across the team. | Initial training is provided, but it can still feel broad or generic. | Role-based training is delivered around your setup so your office team, field staff and managers know how to use it properly. |
Integrations |
Accounting and other integrations are more likely to be misconfigured or underused. | Integrations are connected, but often only at a basic level. | Integrations are set up to match your workflow properly, helping reduce errors and manual double handling. |
Support |
You are left to troubleshoot issues and system changes on your own. | Support is available, but ongoing help may be limited. | Ongoing support helps you keep improving AroFlo as your team, jobs and business needs change. |
Outcome |
The system often feels clunky, underused and harder to manage than it should. | Functional, but often still generic and not fully optimised. | AroFlo is set up to work properly for your business, saving time, reducing friction and helping your team get more from the system. |
What our customers say
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Ben Beattie
True Blue Plumbing
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Marty Whittebol
Alpha Cool
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Jon Reed
Reed Plumbing & Drainage
Wherever you’re at with Aroflo, we can help.
Whether you need AroFlo set up properly, your crew retrained or the whole system cleaned up, we’ll get it working harder behind the scenes so your team can get on with the job.
Aroflo FAQs
answering your common AROFLO questions
It depends on the size of your business, how many users you have, and how much needs to be configured, but it is not usually something you want to rush. That is where TradiePad can help, we provide hands-on, tailored onboarding and training built around how your business operates.
Yes. AroFlo is built to be customisable, with features like custom formatting, client templates, custom forms, user types, permissions, and workflows that can be shaped around how your business quotes, schedules, and manages jobs.
The first things we look at in AroFlo are the setup areas that shape how the rest of the system runs, including workflows, permissions, templates, pricing, materials and accounting integration. Getting those right early helps avoid the common issues we see later around admin, reporting and team adoption.
Where we see businesses benefit most from expert help is in the areas that shape how AroFlo works day to day. That includes workflows, permissions, templates, pricing logic and accounting integration, because if those are not set up properly, the system can quickly start feeling harder to use than it should.
We can help set up AroFlo integrations with accounting platforms like Xero and QuickBooks, as well as other connected tools depending on how your business operates. The important part is not just getting the connection live, but making sure it is mapped properly so your data flows seamlessly.
The things that tend to get missed are usually the small setup details that have a big flow-on effect later, such as unclear workflows, inconsistent templates, messy pricing or materials setup, poorly managed permissions, and accounting integrations that have only been connected at a basic level. When those foundations are rushed or left too generic, it often leads to admin issues, team confusion and a system that never quite fits the business.
Yes, usually they do. We often help businesses onboard new team members into AroFlo in a way that is specific to their role, so they are not left guessing or picking up inconsistent habits from others.
Yes. In fact, a lot of businesses do follow-up training after going live, and often that is when they realise they need it most. We regularly help teams with post-launch AroFlo training to tighten up processes, improve team adoption and get more out of the system.
We focus on the workflows your team uses every day, from quoting and scheduling through to timesheets, invoicing, forms and field use, so training is relevant to how your business actually runs.
If people are avoiding the system, doing things differently, or relying on side notes and phone calls back to the office, it is usually a sign the team is not using AroFlo as well as they could be.
Yes. Training is often the fastest way to fix workarounds, inconsistent data entry and the confusion that builds up over time. We help teams clean up bad habits and shortcuts so AroFlo is easier to use and works more consistently across the business.
If your business is growing, your AroFlo setup and training should grow with it. Whenever your team, workflows or business needs change, a training refresh can help keep everyone aligned and stop small usage issues turning into bigger problems later.
Yes. AroFlo supports custom document layouts and email templates, so quotes, invoices and customer communications can be set up to look more professional and consistent with your brand.
Yes. AroFlo allows businesses to create and customise documents used across quoting, invoicing and job workflows.
AroFlo can be set up with templates for emails, quotes, invoices, layouts and custom forms, which helps standardise paperwork and make day to day admin more consistent.
Yes. AroFlo’s field tools support forms, documents, photos and task-based workflows on mobile, so template-style records can be used by staff on site as part of normal field work.
Yes. AroFlo supports custom fields, and those fields can be used to capture extra job or task information and also feed into reporting and different workflow setups.
AroFlo connects with a range of tools including accounting software, payment gateways, supplier catalogues, SMS tools, Zapier, and other business systems via API. Tradiepad can help set up and optimise AroFlo integrations with platforms like QuickBooks, Xero, Groundplan and Google Workspace so everything works together smoothly.
The connection itself is usually the easy part. Where we help is making sure it is mapped properly from the start, so your accounts, tax codes and workflows line up and you do not end up with a bigger cleanup job later.
Most sync issues come back to the setup behind the integration, not the sync itself. We usually find things like incorrect mapping, messy finance settings or inconsistent workflows are what cause the mismatches, which is why getting it configured properly matters.
Yes. AroFlo can connect with a range of supplier catalogues and purchasing tools, and we can help make sure they are set up in a way that actually supports your quoting, ordering and job costing process.
Yes. AroFlo can be connected to online payment options so customers can pay more easily, and we can help make sure that setup fits properly with your invoicing and payment workflow.
AroFlo gives you reporting across jobs, costs, margins, progress and overall business performance. We help make sure it is set up in a way that gives you useful visibility, not just more data to sort through.
Yes. AroFlo can track the financial side of tasks, jobs and projects, and we help make sure that reporting is set up properly so you can see where jobs are performing well and where margin is slipping.
Yes. One of the strengths of AroFlo is that reporting can be shaped around the way your business works. We help tailor fields, workflows and reporting views so you are tracking the numbers that actually matter to you.
Yes. Because AroFlo tracks time, progress and workflows across the office and field, it can give you a clearer view of how work is moving through the business. We help set that up so it is easier to spot delays, bottlenecks and productivity gaps.
Yes. When AroFlo is configured properly, the reporting can make it much easier to spot gaps between what was quoted, what was spent and what has been invoiced. We help businesses set this up so they can catch margin issues earlier and make better decisions.
AroFlo is built so your field team can access the key job info they need on site, without relying on paper forms or constant calls back to the office. The task sheet is designed as the main place field users view and manage the details needed to complete a job.
Field staff can view task details, record hours, materials, expenses and notes, upload photos, access documents, and in some cases quote, invoice or raise purchase orders from site. We help configure that properly so your team is using the parts of AroFlo that will actually save time in the field.
Yes. AroFlo lets your team add notes, upload photos and manage job documents while work is happening, which makes it much easier to keep records accurate and up to date. We help make sure those field workflows are set up clearly, so the team is not guessing where things should go.
Yes. AroFlo is built to let field staff record hours, materials, expenses and task updates on the go, which gives the office better visibility and helps keep job costing more accurate. We help fine-tune that setup so the information being captured in the field is actually useful back in the office.
Usually, that points to a setup or training gap rather than the software itself. If the field side has not been configured around your workflow, or the team has not been shown exactly where to find what they need, they will keep falling back on calls and workarounds. That is where we help by cleaning up the setup and training the team in a way that makes AroFlo easier to use day to day.
In our experience, that is usually a setup or permissions issue rather than a problem with AroFlo itself. We help review things like user access, visibility settings and workflow setup to work out why information is not showing properly and get it working the way it should.
Usually, that comes down to training, confidence or the system not matching how they actually work day to day. We help teams close that gap with more practical AroFlo training and setup improvements, so the system feels easier to use and people stop working around it.
The first step is usually reviewing how your AroFlo is currently set up against how your business actually runs. From there, we can help clean up workflows, permissions, templates and processes so the system works better without needing to start over.
Yes, most of the time it can. We regularly help businesses tidy up and improve their existing AroFlo setup, so it works more smoothly, fits the team better and delivers more value without a full rebuild.
A good sign is whether AroFlo can technically do what you need, but your team is still relying on workarounds, missing steps or getting inconsistent results. When that is happening, it is often a sign the setup, permissions or training need attention, and that is exactly what we help review.