Introduction
In the initial stages of labor coordination, it's not always feasible to create a detailed schedule for your technicians. You might not have the exact dates or start and end times for when your team will be on site. In such cases, LASSO's Express Labor Quoting feature is a valuable tool. This feature allows you to create a labor estimate using a total number of bulk hours, without the need for precise scheduling details.
How to Use Express Labor Quoting
Accessing Express Labor Quoting
Navigate to the Schedule+ section in one of your LASSO events.
Look for the option to create a new quote or edit an existing one.
Entering Bulk Hours
Instead of entering individual start and end times, you can input a total number of hours for different labor types:
Regular Hours: Standard working hours.
Overtime Hours: Hours worked beyond the standard workday.
Double Time: Hours worked at double the regular rate.
Triple Time: Hours worked at triple the regular rate.
Quadruple Time: Hours worked at four times the regular rate.
Setting Rates
Billing Rate: The rate you will charge your end customer for the technicians.
Technician Rate: The rate you will pay your technicians.
Calculating Margins
As you input the total hours and rates, LASSO will automatically calculate your total margins. This helps you understand the financial impact of your labor estimate.
Adding Additional Positions
You can add multiple positions directly from the Express Labor Quoting section. These positions will be reflected in your actual schedule when you are ready to build it out.
Including Quote Descriptions
To provide more context or explanation, you can add quote descriptions. These descriptions will appear on your quote, offering additional details about the technicians and their roles.
Benefits of Express Labor Quoting
Flexibility: Create a labor estimate without knowing the exact schedule details.
Efficiency: Save time by inputting bulk hours instead of individual start and end times.
Clarity: Add descriptions to provide clear and detailed information to your customers.
Example Scenario
Imagine you are coordinating labor for a large event, but you don't have the exact dates and times for when your technicians will be needed. You can use Express Labor Quoting to estimate the total number of regular and overtime hours required. By setting your billing and technician rates, you can quickly see your total margins. Additionally, you can add descriptions to explain the roles and responsibilities of each technician, ensuring your customer has a clear understanding of the labor involved.
Conclusion
Express Labor Quoting in LASSO is a powerful tool for creating labor estimates when you don't have all the scheduling details. It provides flexibility, efficiency, and clarity, making it easier to manage your labor coordination tasks. Whether you're planning a small project or a large event, this feature can help you stay organized and informed.