In a busy trade business, efficiency and clarity are key. One simple but powerful way to achieve this is by using plain, auto-generated job numbers in ServiceM8. While it might be tempting to add custom prefixes or codes, keeping job numbers clean and simple helps your team, suppliers, and systems stay aligned.

Avoid Confusion Across Your Team and Suppliers

When job numbers are kept plain and automatically generated, there’s less room for misinterpretation. Complex prefixes or custom numbering systems often lead to duplicate numbers, inconsistent naming, or confusion when sharing details with suppliers. By letting ServiceM8 handle numbering, everyone is working from the same clear reference point.

Reduce Manual Input Errors

Every time you manually add a prefix or code, you increase the chance of typing errors. These mistakes can cascade through your operations—making it harder to track jobs, match invoices, or find information quickly. Automatic numbering eliminates that risk, giving you more time to focus on the work at hand.

Keep Your Systems Lean and Synced

Adding prefixes might feel like extra organisation, but it can actually complicate how your data syncs across systems. Plain job numbers flow smoothly between ServiceM8, your suppliers’ records, and Burdi, helping ensure that invoices and job data match perfectly. This reduces the chances of anything being missed or misfiled.

Focus on What Matters

By removing unnecessary steps, you free up time and mental energy for more important tasks—like serving your customers. Keeping things simple doesn’t just streamline your processes; it sets the foundation for better accuracy and stronger communication with your team and suppliers.

Bottom line: When it comes to job numbers in ServiceM8, simple is best. Auto-generated numbers keep your operations clean, consistent, and error-free—helping your business run more smoothly every day.