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"I have told shoers over the world - this program is the greatest thing since sliced bread!" -Jack Miller, Florida - International Horseshoeing Hall of Fame
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"This product is a must have for any farrier who is trying to run a business. I ran a farrier business for three years the 'traditional' way, with a folder for invoices, a book for appointments, a book with client info, and a folder for paid and unpaid invioces. This program has it all right here, and so much more. I don't know how anyone can run a farrier business without it. This is awesome!!!!!!! THANK YOU FORGE AHEAD!" -Ryan Frizzell, Nevada
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"Thank you for the Forge Ahead business program. It has made my business run alot smoother since I added about 70 new clients this year. I would have not been able to keep up with addresses and it has made invoicing 100 percent easier. I have been booking more stops per day and the automated calendar has made it alot easier in seeing how much time I need to allow. I have also done away with a messy scribbled out calendar. Another feature I will enjoy is having all my information for end of year taxes on a print out. Thank you!!!" -Randy Hoy, Iowa
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"Having Forge Ahead has made my life much easier, after working all day my brain doesn't need to work too hard doing bookwork. Twenty minutes a day keeps me on top of things, and I don't have to go through my customer list to tell me who is due. The task list keeps me up to date on my day to day activities. Thanks Forge Ahead!!!!" -Bruce M., Vermont
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"This software has been FABULOUS! Keeping track of who, what, and when has never been easier." -Donna D., Kansas
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"I have used my own software programs for years with success. However, the ease and effectiveness of Forge Ahead has enabled me to reduce my paperwork, increase my profits and position myself as a top professional Farrier." -Esco Buff, New York
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"I've been shoeing horses since 1981 and the one part of the business that I always seemed to be behind in was the paperwork end of things. I don't know too many shoers that are fond of paperwork, and I'm no exception to that. There have been two things that have revolutionized my business over the years: the first was a cell phone, the second Forge Ahead. I use Forge Ahead exclusively for all my office needs. It is such a time-saver to have it all in one place and all the different aspects connected together. I loaded your software onto a laptop, got a portable printer and turned my passenger seat into an office. Now I do all my clerical work on the field, and don't have to spend family time at night doing it. Thank you for a simple and powerful tool - it has paid for itself over and over." -Douglas M., North Carolina
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"I use Forge Ahead with Sidekick and it saves me time everyday, giving me more time with my family. It makes record-keeping and billing very easy. And the customer service is wonderful. Thank You!" -Scott Threlfall CJF, Oregon
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"Forge Ahead has been a great asset to my business. It has helped me to keep better records and to schedule more efficiently. I would recommend Forge Ahead to anyone who wanted to maintain a professional farrier business." -Cory S., Arkansas
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"We couldn't run our business without Forge Ahead! It's great!" -Greg & Marie W., Michigan
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"I used to use Farriers Basic. It took me hours - now it only takes me minutes. Love your program! So easy to use - even for me." -Fred S., Washington
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"I am very precise in my record keeping and found it very difficult to maintain accurate records of clients, horses, supplies, services rendered, and invoices before discovering Forge Ahead. In all honesty, I am skeptical when it comes to new software because there are so many ways to lose money chasing unrealistic expectations, and if you buy software you can't return it. As such, I knew of Forge Ahead long before I ever took the leap of purchasing it. I am not one to wastefully download software onto my computer, so I didn't use the demo version of Forge Ahead until I was satisfied the program was what I needed. I spent time investigating the product among my colleagues and reading trade publications that might contain reviews of the product. After satisfying myself it might be a worthy program, I downloaded the demo and used it for a short time. It wasn't long thereafter that I decided to give it a go and I bought it. I am glad I did.
Forge Ahead has allowed me to automate previously laborious & time consuming tasks involved in my day-to-day Farrier operations, and provides me with detailed and current information relative to my clients and horses. I have found Forge Ahead to be extremely useful to me in fast retrieval of data as I speak to clients face-to-face or via telephone. My Forge Ahead software fills a gap in my practice other programs were unable to fill, and has proven to be an asset to my operations. Coupled with the great support I receive from the staff, I have found Forge Ahead to be well worth the investment. It is refreshing to find software that is functional, useful, and supported by capable technicians. I like the fact that when I have problems I deal directly with one of the programmers of the software - not some flunky answering the phone or email that hasn't got a clue." -Eli Wolf, Texas
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"This has really helped my book keeping, in speed and accuracy." -Ron G., New Hampshire
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"This product is continually keeping the exact needs of the farrier uppermost in priorities, and yet remains user friendly with top flight customer support after the sale ......these folks are there for you, 100%...Absolute integrity with an understanding of the particular demands of the modern farrier business." -Nancy H., Arkansas
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"I have used several shoeing programs over the 17 years of business and I have found no other program as complete or comprehensive as FORGE AHEAD by Backroads Data. Your recent upgrades have been terrific. Thank you Backroads Data." -Donald M., Alabama
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"I have used Backroads Data for more than a year. I would be lost without this program. My customers love the professional quality it brings to the horse." -Heath H., Ohio
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"I have used as many as five programs at the same time to run my business in the past. I was unorganized and lost several important files. Not to mention the time it took to open and close all the different programs. Forge Ahead has allowed me to use one program for all my needs faster. Now that I have purchased Forge Ahead my clients are even more impressed. They love all the information that I can enter on each horse in the barn with digital pictures to back it up. I carry a printer in my truck and the invoices look professional. When I need to write a letter Forge Ahead also helps to make that look more business like. It is also much easier to read than my writing. I would highly recommend this program to anyone that wants to save time and money. I wish I would have known of it before I had bought the other programs in the beginning. Every time I think Backroads Data has done the best they could have done in this software, they put out a new update and my life gets even easier."
-Tom A., Missouri
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"I had used another Farrier software program for around 4 years. Forge Ahead is in my opinion a superior product. This program is very user-friendly, and can perform all of the functions that I need for my business." -Steve H., Washington
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"Forge Ahead is a great tool that I use daily to simplify my day." -Angus W., Maryland
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"Forge Ahead has been a very valuable tool that I use everyday. I have used various other programs in the past, usually linking two or three of them to do the different things I wanted to accomplish, now I can do it all in one easy interface." -Jason D., California
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"Being a shoer for Harness Race Horses, this computer program is second only to my anvil and forge. Forge Ahead keeps track of everything for me, and even does the book work!!! I've tried other programs that were rough and hard to use. Forge Ahead is easy to use and provides professional looking invoices and reports. The tech support is real friendly and eager to please." -Jeff S., Florida
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"Forge Ahead Software is right on the mark for managing a farrier business. I've used the product for about 3 years now and I'm very satisfied with the tech service and upgrades." -Steve O., California
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"Forge Ahead is a great program for farriers. It is a great help with keeping up with important aspects of my business." -Chris T., Alabama
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"So far it has been a great program. I would not recommend starting a business without it. I'm not real sure how I did." -Jeremy D., Tennessee
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"Forge Ahead has been such a help in our business right from the smallest little detail like keeping track of names, phones and addresses to the details of clients and horses, including specific shoeing types and picures of the horses as well. Scott and I really feel that this program has been a huge asset to our business that we could not ever afford to be without or to be replaced. Our clients really appreciate all the at-hand information that this program allows us to have at our fingertips. This really helps us to be so much more efficient to serve them and their horses. I hope that you will give Forge Ahead great consideration because this program is such an asset to your business that you cannot afford to be without." -Scott & Tina Glew, Montana
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"A big help is the Horses Due listing and keeping track of horses and customers. I always know when their horses are due, and I always know where my income and costs are." -Tom S., Alabama
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"I think I am one of the early Forge Ahead users; I have been using it for several years now. My customers like it, and have commented so. That is probably enough said right there. But Backroads Data is always looking to make it a better product, listens to our input and is working at keeping Forge Ahead the best program available to any horseshoer - regardless of whether you are a new farrier or seasoned veteran with several people under you." -Steve Stanley, Kentucky
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"I have just started using Forge Ahead in my practice and it is earning its keep everyday. I have had a problem remembering clients and horses names, much less all the info on the horse like hoof angles and lengths, or problems the horse may be having. I would also have problems remembering what horses were due at certain stables. But with Forge Ahead those problems are gone. If a stable owner wonders what horses are due when I'm there, I can just punch it up on the laptop in my truck and get the info we need. I also print invoices in the field with a printer, and the local vets like the fact I can get a complete history on the horse and print it for them if need be. Or all my college student clients that go home in the summer can take their farrier back home a history of what we have done to the horses. I've only been shoeing for about 4 years and this program has given me the means to track my business as it grows, and gives me a very professional image. I would trade my anvil before I gave up my Forge Ahead. The customer service from Julie is first rate too; she always answers or returns your calls and answers your questions. Thanks for a wonderful program!! -Douglas W, Maplewood Forge, Fulton, MO
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"We absolutely LOVE this program. It is so easy to use and keep track of our records. I have been searching for a program that tailors to the farrier business and Forge Ahead is the one to use! I am very picky about our record keeping and I love the professional reports it can pull up in an instant. One of my favorite features is the Horses Due report. This feature is so nice to have especially for our clients that have several horses. I have Forge Ahead set up on our Notebook computer and it is so nice to be able to take our files with us. Thanks Backroads Data for making this program available." -Jim and Sonya Anderson - Springfield, Missouri
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