FlowsEasy simplifies business processes for their customers with Zoho Creator
"We initially thought that pro-code was the only way to create real apps. But when we first started looking into low-code, we realized that this wasn't the case. Zoho Creator is an extraordinary piece of software that is super powerful and feature-rich. It allows us to quickly develop apps that are smart, powerful, and flexible, and that solve business challenges for our customers."
- Sean Clark Technical Director, FlowsEasy
Summary
Encountering Zoho apps in their previous workplace gave Sean Clark, technical director, and Steven Edmund, co-founder, the confidence to start their company and become a Zoho Partner. Initially FlowsEasy began with Zoho CRM, but today, the company leverages other Zoho apps, including Creator, Books, and Analytics, to offer enterprise-grade solutions to clients worldwide.
The company
FlowsEasy is a UK-based Zoho Partner specializing in providing businesses with custom solutions tailored to their unique processes. Utilizing the extensive Zoho suite of applications, they've helped over 50 enterprise firms in their digital transformation journey.
The challenges
During their initial days, FlowsEasy faced two main challenges. One was managing their labor, as they had fewer developers to help build high-quality solutions. Second, the company was looking for a custom development platform to build bespoke applications.
Once, when one of their clients needed a material requirement planning (MRP) solution, the company explored Zoho Inventory. But they realized that they needed a more customized solution that would address this need. These challenges led them to try Zoho Creator, and there's been no turning back since.
"Very often, the customer will have industry-specific quirks/requirements, and out-of-the-box solutions may not satisfy these demands. We find that integrating a Creator app is often the glue that binds the other apps/processes together best."
- Sean Clark,Technical Director, FlowsEasy
The solutions
Zoho Creator has helped FlowsEasy offer quality solutions for their clients to streamline and automate end-to-end operations. These applications include:
- Order Management for MRP stock management, including manufacturing and assembly, as well as product rental management, to efficiently handle and fulfill customer and supplier orders.
- Yourwealth.space for wealth management businesses to manage consumer duty compliance and provide highly regulated periodic client reviews, including the production of client letters and tasks for advisors and paraplanners.
- A booking and course management solution for health and safety training at businesses, including a trainer portal.
- Parkpal.app for leisure park operators to control the selling and contract management process, as well as managing their lodge stock and maintenance tasks. This also includes a supplier and customer portal.
These solutions have helped customers achieve efficiency and increase revenue for their businesses. Today, the company resells specific solutions to other businesses with similar requirements, customizing them to fit their business framework.
"You could use Creator to build anything—write an accounting system or a CRM system or any bespoke application. And Zoho's commitment to privacy far exceeds most other vendors."
- Sean Clark,Technical Director, FlowsEasy
Leveraging Zoho Creator and other Zoho applications has helped FlowsEasy grow in terms of revenue and address their labor needs. Their commitment to offering the best solutions for enhancing businesses' operations has even helped the company expand its offerings to the South African market.
Benefits and ROI
Build business specific solutions: Every business has its own unique processes and problems. FlowsEasy creates custom solutions and features directly inside the Zoho ecosystem, to achieve the goal of software consolidation.
Managing automation: Using the automation capabilities of Zoho apps, the company helps its clients automate complex processes, eliminating repetitive tasks and manual intervention.
Data consultation: FlowsEasy offers extensive support for clients in mapping and importing existing data into new systems. They create reports to help clients analyze their data, make better decisions, and carry out their operations more efficiently.
Post-implementation support: Quickly adapting to new technology can be a difficult task for businesses, which is why they assign a dedicated support SPOC to address post-implementation needs.
"There's always a solution within the Zoho architecture for any business problem. But in the rare event that a Zoho offering is limited, Creator steps in to tackle the challenge. Creator acts as a glue or bridge, connecting one app to another seamlessly."
- Sean Clark,Technical Director, FlowsEasy
Looking forward
FlowsEasy has become a leading Zoho Partner in the UK, due to its strong vision. Moving forward, the company aims to build more vertical-specific solutions to target new industries and customers. They plan to use the Marketplace platform to publish their ready-made solutions and make them available to customers worldwide.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Zoho Creator?
Zoho Creator is a low-code application development platform that allows users to create custom applications on their own, with minimal coding experience. The intuitive drag-and-drop interface empowers developers and business users to build web and mobile applications that satisfy all their unique requirements with ease.
Are applications built on Zoho Creator scalable?
Applications built on Zoho Creator are built to auto-scale—the back-end infrastructure seamlessly scales as business demand grows. Currently 30,000+ customers across 180+ countries are using over 6 million applications built using Zoho Creator, a testimony to the power of the platform.
Does Zoho Creator have a free plan?
Yes, Zoho Creator has a free plan. This plan comes with a limited feature set and only has one user, one application access, 250 MB storage, and 1,000 records. However, you have the option to upgrade to the paid plan whenever you wish.
What can I build on Zoho Creator?
Be it a task manager, a CRM, an ERP, or an application for almost any situation—you can build it on Zoho Creator. Just drag and drop elements on our visual builder and see your apps come alive instantly.
Can I build mobile apps on Zoho Creator?
Yes, the apps you build on the web run natively on PCs, tablets, and both iOS and Android mobile devices. You can also rebrand them and share it with your employees and customers instantly.