How does the update to QuickBooks Pro & Premier work?
It's very simple. When you're ready to transfer a LiteningFast Estimate to QuickBooks, start QuickBooks and, if you want the budget to go to a different company, open the appropriate company. Back in LiteningFast, select the estimate you want, if it's not already selected. Click the QuickBooks button and wait a couple of moments. LiteningFast will tell you when the update is complete. Depending on the speed of your PC and the size if the estimate, this will take from 30 seconds to 3 - 4 minutes.

Who uses LiteningFast Estimating?
There are over 3,000 users of LiteningFast Estimating. There are many Home Builders, Remodeling Contractors, light commercial contractors, and contractors in just about any specialty you can think of.

How long will it take me to learn LiteningFast Estimating?
It depends on how comfortable you are with computers, and how proficient you are with the estimating process. With LiteningFast you receive "Get Started!", a step-by-step tutorial which will take you though most of the features of the program. Depending on the two factors above, it will take you between 1-2 hours up to 6-8 hours.

Does LiteningFast print estimate reports with markup added?
You can print your estimate reports in a variety of formats. Optionally, you can show each detail line, any notes, total by section, totals only and many other options. There's a great deal of flexibility in the estimate reports. You can also sent the estimate report to Microsoft Word so you can format it to perfection, and add any contract information.