CASE Construction Equipment is launching CASE LIVE — a new broadcast and engagement platform with live events and educational sessions delivering topics that include equipment fleet management, acquisition strategies, new technologies, operational tips and new product launches. A list of planned events, and an archive of events and broadcasts held to date, can be found at CaseCE.com/LIVE.

The first official event as CASE LIVE will be a new webcast on Wednesday, Feb. 24, at 10 a.m. CST held with CNH Industrial Capital titled “Finance Solutions to Help Grow Your Business” — focusing on ways for equipment buyers to wisely invest in equipment and solutions for long-term growth. Topics covered will include advice on loan versus lease; the benefits of bundling additional warranty coverage; how to set up a payment schedule that mirrors business needs; and tips on how to quote more effectively based on expenses.

Those interested in participating can register by clicking here.

The next scheduled webcast — Fluids & Filters to Optimize Machine Performance — will be held March 24 at 10 a.m. CST. Interested participants can register by clicking here.

“Communication with contractors and owner/operators — and the availability of platforms that encourage discussion on best practices — is more important than ever,” said Athena Campos, head of market development, CASE. “Our CASE LIVE platform will evolve to co-exist with in-person events in the future so that we can extend our ability to share ideas and information.”

Visit CaseCE.com/LIVE for a schedule of upcoming webcasts and events, and to register for the upcoming webcast on finance solutions for equipment buyers. The webcast will include an initial discussion of acquisition and financing strategies, followed by a live Q&A with the audience and presenters.

For more information on CASE, and the entire lineup of CASE equipment, visit CaseCE.com.  

TUCSON, Ariz. – Rain Bird has introduced “Rain Bird Resources,” a new, free mobile app intended to help landscape contractors and other landscape irrigation professionals get the information they need – anytime and anywhere.

“Contractors, distributors, specifiers and other irrigation professionals are always on the go,” said Doug Closter, associate product manager for Rain Bird. “Now, with our new Rain Bird mobile app, there’s no need to store bulky printed materials in your truck or wait until you’re back at your office to look up product details or technical specifications. With this app, you have that information and much more right at your fingertips.”

Available now in English and in six additional languages by the end of March 2021, the Rain Bird Resources app is available for free download from the Apple App Store and Google Play Store. After irrigation professionals download the app to their mobile devices, they can navigate to the Rain Bird catalog, literature, design tools and other resources from the main menu. Within those categories, they can view the full Rain Bird Landscape Products Catalog, featured new products, a literature library, technical support references and a specification resources section. The company plans to add more exciting content and tools as the app grows.

“Rain Bird Resources will greatly reduce the number of printed catalogs we need to print each year, helping us be better environmental stewards,” Closter said. “And, because we will update the app’s content in real time – unlike a printed catalog – users can rest assured that they’re accessing the most current information available.”

This no-cost app does not require users to set up a login or password for quick access. A search function makes it easier to find specific information without having to click through multiple screens. Because some irrigation sites may not have Internet access, the app caches key information for offline use. A bookmarking feature also helps users store their favorite pages for quick reference, and they can share information from the app via email, text or social media.

“We understand that in the irrigation business – as in any business – time is money,” Closter said. “With Rain Bird Resources, we’re giving our valued professional customers easy, nearly instant access to the Rain Bird information they need, when they need it.”

For more information about Rain Bird’s products, visit www.rainbird.com. 

TORONTO – Jobber announced a partnership with Wisetack to allow home service businesses to offer financing options to their customers. The new consumer financing feature gives homeowners the ability to pay for jobs such as home renovations, landscaping, roof repairs, etc. in monthly installments. While homeowners will have the benefit of paying over time, home service businesses using Jobber will continue to receive full payment for a job as soon as it’s completed.

“Consumer financing is another way that Jobber is helping home service entrepreneurs meet homeowner expectations, compete with bigger competitors, and ultimately be more successful,” said Sam Pillar, CEO and co-founder at Jobber. “Jobber’s customers can now offer premium services with more confidence, and homeowners can take on projects and repairs with a convenient and flexible payment option. We’re thrilled to add consumer financing to Jobber’s suite of financial solutions and further empower small businesses to deliver great service to their customers.”

Through Jobber, consumer financing can be automatically offered on residential quotes between $500 and $25,000. To apply for monthly financing, homeowners fill out an application and receive a decision instantly. Annual percentage rates (APR) range from 0 to 29.9% and there are no prepayment penalties, origination fees, late fees, or compound interest applied to the homeowner’s account.

Consumer financing is available to Jobber customers in the U.S. who meet the eligibility requirements and are approved by Wisetack. To learn more about how this feature can benefit green industry businesses, click here.

DALLAS —Service Autopilot has announced its new email integration feature. This new function service will remove the gap between emails and SA accounts by integrating Gmail and Outlook emails into the SA platform. Members will have the ability to streamline all of their client email communications directly into a client’s account page.

With the new email integration feature, field service businesses will save hours of time each month by eliminating the need for double data entry. After owners begin forwarding their Gmail or Outlook emails into SA, their client emails will be instantly accessible within the Service Autopilot platform and be automatically logged as a “ticket” under the client’s account.

Emails will be easily searchable using the Tickets List.

To Sign up for email integration members will log into their Service Autopilot account and add email integration to their membership from the integrations page.

Click here for more information about the new Service Autopilot email integration feature.