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Avoid File Hosting Services for your Free Purchase Order Software

Please do not try to use Dropbox, Microsoft OneDrive, Google Drive or other cloud-based file hosting services for your free Windows/desktop version of SpendMap.  It just doesn’t work.

You can certainly back up your system/database to those services; you just can’t install your active/live database there. 

That’s because, as with other database applications, the files/tables in SpendMap’s database are constantly being opened and updated as you process Purchase Orders and other transactions in SpendMap.  And when files are being copied/uploaded to those cloud-based file hosting services, they are locked and not accessible to SpendMap and so you will get a runtime error if SpendMap tries to access the files as they are being moved up to the cloud (which happens each time a file is modified).

That said, you can certainly 1) exit/close SpendMap and then, 2) copy your database folder to Dropbox, OneDrive or Google Drive as a backup, while SpendMap is not running.  Again, you just can’t keep the live/active database files there.  For more details, please see the section “Backup and Restore Procedures”, in the Getting Started Documentation that comes with the software.

And just as a reminder, if you want your SpendMap data to be stored in the Cloud, we offer a SaaS version as well. You can try a free demo of our Cloud-based Purchase Order Software here.

Sneak Peek at 2020 Release of SpendMap

Howdy Spend-Mappers,

We’re starting to roll-out the new release of SpendMap, with more than 30 new features to help you save time, improve visibility and cut costs in your Purchasing process.

Want a Sneak Peek?

We’re still a couple weeks away from upgrading your Free Version.  We’ll make an announcement when the upgrade utility is ready.

In the meantime, you are welcome to sign up for our Cloud Demo to see all the new goodies in advance of upgrading your system…

Try the 2020 Version Now!

Try out all the new features in our Cloud Demo System.  That way, you’ll hit the ground running when the upgrade is available for your Free Version of SpendMap.

Unlike the free Windows/desktop version that you’re using now, our Cloud Version runs in your web browser, so there’s no software to install for this demo.

Purchase Order Software free cloud demo

Working from home and your Free Purchase Order Software

Many of us are still working from home and may be for some time yet.  If you need to access your SpendMap system while out of the office, you can join the growing number of people who have upgraded to our SaaS/Cloud version so that you can use SpendMap from any computer with an Internet connection.

Here are some common questions from folks like you who have already made the switch…

Will I lose any of my work in SpendMap?

No, you won’t lose anything.  All your work in the free Windows/desktop version will be brought forward including all your Master File data (suppliers, items, account codes, etc.), all your transactions (Purchase Orders, receipts, etc.), all your configuration/settings and so on.  You’ll pick right up in the Cloud version where you left off in the Free Version.

What are the requirements?

All you need is a standard web browser and an Internet connection.  We support all major browsers including Chrome, Internet Explorer, Edge, Firefox and Safari.

How much does it cost?

Your monthly subscription is just $20/user and $20/module.  So, if you’re the only user and you’re just using the Purchasing Module, it’ll be $40/month.  If you’re also using the Receiving Module, that’s another $20/month, as are additional user licenses.

Your monthly subscription includes hosting in Microsoft’s Azure Cloud, daily backups, new releases and tech support.

Will I need any training?

Nope.  The SaaS/Cloud version works just like the Free Version that you’re used to, so you’ll feel right at home while working at home 🙂

Are there any other benefits?

Well, aside from being able to access SpendMap from anywhere and not having to worry about backups or applying updates, once you’re on our our paid version you could add additional modules that aren’t available in our Free Version.

Sounds great, how do I order?

Just send us an email at info@spendmap.com or fill in the form at the top of this page and a friendly Spend-Mapper will get in touch with you quickly and make arrangements to upgrade your system.

Request for Quotation (RFQ) Module in Pro Version of SpendMap

Are you looking for an easier way to manage price quotes from your suppliers?  Tired of all the phone calls, emails and spreadsheets?

The Request for Quotation Module in the Pro Version of SpendMap makes it easy to get up-to-date pricing and encourages competition between your suppliers so that you get the best possible deal.

Check out our new video tutorial, below.  Or better yet, take a free test drive of our Pro Version and see for yourself.

Comparing the Free and Pro Versions of SpendMap

We’ve been getting quite a few questions about the differences between the Free and Pro Versions of SpendMap, so we put together this little video for you…

You can try our Pro Version in the Cloud here.
And you can download a copy of the Free Version here.

Inventory Control in Pro Version of SpendMap

Are you thinking about upgrading to the Pro Version of SpendMap so that you can manage your inventory in the system?

Did you know that SpendMap offers two separate modules for Consumable Inventory Control and Fixed Asset Management?

Check out these new video tutorials to learn more…

And if you’d like to try it out for yourself, just sign up for our Free Cloud Demo.

Approving Supplier Invoices the Easy Way

Are you looking for an easier way to approve your suppliers’ invoices for payment?  Tired of all the paperwork, phone calls and emails?

SpendMap’s Invoice Approval and A/P Interface Module really simplifies the process.

Check out our new video tutorial, below.  Or better yet, take a free test drive of our Pro Version and see for yourself.

Shameless Plug: Email Approvals

Need another reason to upgrade your free Purchase Order Software to the paid/commercial version of SpendMap?

With the new Email Approval feature, you can approve and reject Requisitions right from the body of the email notification that you receive from SpendMap, without even having to log in to the system.

And even better, the emails are mobile responsive, so you can approve Requisitions on your smartphone or tablet, even if you’re not connected to the Internet.  Could we make that morning subway ride any more productive?

Check out the news announcement or click the screenshot below…

Approve requisitions via email.

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