June 26, 2025
3 min read
It's about managing dozens, hundreds (sometimes thousands) of jobs, keeping clients informed, and staying ahead of bottlenecks. Whether you're a solo operator or managing a team, good systems separate the overwhelmed from the efficient.
Here are five proven best practices used by successful shops — and how MountMonitor helps bring them to life.
Why it matters:
Whiteboards, sticky notes, and spiral notebooks don't scale. Jobs fall through the cracks, info gets lost, and you spend more time searching than doing.
Do this instead:
Use taxidermy-specific software like MountMonitor to manage every job in one place — searchable, sortable, and secure. Track mounts, services, balances, and updates without lifting a pen.
Why it matters:
If every job is handled differently, your team wastes time figuring out “how this one is done.” Consistency creates speed and clarity.
Do this instead:
Create reusable Job Templates in MountMonitor. One click and your entire job is pre-filled: mount type, pricing, stages, and even estimated turnaround.
Why it matters:
Your clients want to know what's going on — but constant phone calls eat up your time and break your flow.
Do this instead:
MountMonitor sends automated SMS and email updates at every job stage. You control which clients get them and when — so your phone stays quiet, and they stay informed.
Why it matters:
Skulls, capes, antlers — it's easy to lose track when parts are moving between freezer, tannery, and shop floor.
Do this instead:
Use Track & Trace to scan parts in and out of locations with QR-coded tags. It updates job stages automatically and shows exactly where everything is — no more guessing.
Why it matters:
Chasing down payments is frustrating. Slow payments hurt cash flow. And unclear invoices cause even more delays.
Do this instead:
MountMonitor's upcoming Point of Sale system lets you take card payments in person and online — right from your job screen. You can also pass on processing fees and track deposits with zero manual math.
The best shops aren't just full of talent — they're backed by great systems. With MountMonitor, you get a purpose-built platform that helps you scale up without burning out. Clearer workflows. Happier clients. Faster payments.
👉 Ready to take control of your shop? Start your free trial of MountMonitor today.