Structure Blue Reviews

Pros

What I appreciate most about Structure Blue is its simplicity. It makes learning the system really straightforward, even for those without an accounting background. I'm a designer by profession, but I've spent the last few years learning bookkeeping from our CFO to take over his role when he retires. I think this task could have been much more complex with more advanced software. Although it's simple, it's still highly customizable with support from the CF Data team.

Cons

My biggest con might also be what I like the most about the software, so this one's tricky. There are many tasks that involve multiple steps when I think they could be done much faster. However, the upside is that it's much harder to make mistakes.

Pros

I really appreciate how simple Structure Blue is. Its simplicity makes it easy for someone without an accounting background to learn the system. As a designer, I've been picking up bookkeeping skills from our CFO to prepare for his retirement. I think this task would have been a lot tougher with more complex software. Even though it's basic, it's still highly adaptable with the help of the CF Data team.

Cons

My main drawback might also be what I appreciate the most about the software, so this is tricky. Many tasks involve several steps to complete when I think they could be done much quicker. However, the upside is that making mistakes is considerably harder.

Pros

It's very well organized in terms of getting everything in its right place. We've reduced mailing queues for sending POs to our vendors.

Cons

Sometimes things get tricky with too many buttons and steps.

Pros

We use the project management features of the software to integrate AP, which helps our accounting team handle the billing process more efficiently.

Cons

We occasionally face issues with software updates, but the customer service team is excellent at fixing problems quickly. Since all software updates have bugs, I wouldn't fault the structure. It's something we encounter a few times a year and usually need to call customer service to get a fix within an hour.

Pros

We make use of the project management features in the software to integrate AP, which simplifies the billing process for the accounting team.

Cons

We occasionally face issues with software updates, but the support team is excellent at resolving problems quickly. All updates come with bugs, so I wouldn't fault the structure. We deal with this a few times a year and usually get fixes within an hour after contacting customer service.

Pros

It's quite intuitive as long as you understand accounting principles.

Cons

It's not flexible enough when making corrections.

Pros

The job cost module, inventory module, barcode module, IWR job paper, and mobile apps.

Cons

I'd like to see more components that resemble Windows-style features.

Pros

It's pretty self-explanatory as long as you have some knowledge of accounting.

Cons

It's not flexible enough when it comes to making corrections.

Pros

The ease of use and the flexibility to modify modules and reports is incredibly helpful.

Cons

We use this software mainly for accounting and payroll. The only downside is that they're not a payroll-specialized company, so they can't meet all our needs in that area.

Pros

Structure Blue is pretty simple and easy to grasp, and if you run into trouble, the customer service will assist you.

Cons

When a problem arises, it doesn't provide much information.

Pros

I appreciate the security features of this software. It's reassuring to know that everyone has their own account, which lets me see who has edited a specific job. I also like that the software tracks login attempts.

Cons

What I like least about this software is that sometimes it freezes or exits out of my screen. It's not a frequent issue. There isn't really anything I dislike about the software.

Pros

I appreciate the security features of this software. It makes me feel confident knowing each person has their own account, so I can track who edited a job. I also like that it keeps track of login attempts.

Cons

What I like least is that sometimes it freezes or exits my screen. It doesn't happen all the time. I don't really dislike the software overall.

Pros

The customer service is fantastic. I love that they can log in to help solve issues that can't be fixed over the phone. I also appreciate their efforts to make our business more paperless every day.

Cons

It took a while to learn and get comfortable with the software, especially when self-teaching. However, the customer support team is great at responding to questions.

Pros

It's a significant improvement over what we had. Previously, we did everything manually, so this software streamlined everything and sped up the process. It also lets us store all documents in one place and keeps a lot of information centralized.

Cons

You have to push too many buttons to get things done. It's also not as intuitive as it was described to us. When we started using it, there were many aspects that didn't flow well or weren't easy to use.

Pros

I appreciate that it's simple and easy to navigate. Whenever I encounter an issue, I like that I can call the call center and use the online grab feature for assistance.

Cons

I wouldn't say I have many cons, but if I had to mention one, I'd wonder if CF Data could add some sort of "void" process for invoices.

Pros

We are a commercial flooring dealer and use job costing for all our projects. We use Structure for sales, which then integrates into placing orders with vendors and receiving AP invoices. It's very efficient and reduces a lot of internal research on orders and amounts, as everything matches from bid to order to AP. On the AR side, there are multiple options for creating documentation based on project types and customers, which has been working well for us. Creating AIA application schedules directly from the bid process saves a lot of time!

Cons

My only con isn't really a con; it's just a heads-up that if you make a mistake, you have to follow all the steps to undo it. You need to void the item, re-enter it, and re-process it. There's no QuickBooks-style editing. It was tough for me to adjust at first, but it's helpful now as I can trace transactions and see what happened.

Pros

I like the program's simplicity; it's very intuitive. I don't have to read through a manual to figure out where things go. I can easily follow the flow from screen to screen. And CF Data's willingness to customize is the best!

Cons

To keep things simple, some features are missing, but the essentials are there, and with each update, we get more features.

Pros

The customer service is fantastic. I love that they can log in and resolve issues that can't be handled over the phone. I also appreciate their efforts to help us transition to a more paperless operation.

Cons

It took a while to learn and get accustomed to, especially since I had to teach myself the software, but customer support is fantastic at responding when I have questions.

Pros

It's a significant improvement over what we had before. We used to do everything manually, so it's streamlined the process and sped things up. Plus, we can now keep all our documents and information in one place.

Cons

It takes too many steps to get things done. It's also not as intuitive as it was described to us. Once we started using it, we found many aspects that didn't flow well or were not easy to use.

Pros

I appreciate how accessible and easy to use it is. If I encounter any issues, I can call the support center and use their online feature to get help.

Cons

I don't have many complaints, but if I had to mention one, I'm curious if CF Data could introduce a "void" procedure for invoices.