Say Goodbye to Overpriced Tools
Are you ready to dive into the world of seamless project management? At Lighthouse Labs, we're here to guide you through Odoo, a powerful platform that centralizes your project management needs, making life more organized and simpler. Gone are the days of juggling between ten different apps. With Odoo, it's all under one roof.
Why Odoo?
I love Odoo for its ability to simplify complex processes and streamline my workflow. If you're currently paying for tools like monday.com, Asana, or Trello, you might be overpaying. Did you know that many features of Odoo are available in its community edition for free? Yes, you heard that right. Free. If you haven't explored this yet, now might be the perfect time.
Getting Started with Project Management in Odoo
The journey begins with Odoo's launcher. Once you're set up, accessing the project management app is straightforward. I've already opened and installed the project app for us. To install any app that's applicable to your business needs, simply navigate to apps, find your desired app, and hit 'activate.' Within moments, you'll be ready to go.
Exploring Odoo's Features
To-Do and Project Icons You will notice two new icons: To-Do and Project. The To-Do app is your personal assistant for creating task lists and managing personal activities. However, our focus today is on the Project app.
Office Design Project
Let's explore an example: our Office Design Project. Here, all open projects, tasks, and milestones are displayed. Activities, like upcoming meetings, are conveniently visible, allowing for on-the-fly scheduling with ease.
Customizing Your Project Tasks
Tasks in Odoo are highly customizable. You can initiate a new task, assign responsibilities, and add detailed information. If the sales module is installed, tasks can be aligned with sales orders, making them billable. Tasks can be moved between phases or stages with a simple drag-and-drop motion, thanks to the Kanban board layout.
The Power of Odoo's Chatter
On the right-hand side, you'll find Odoo's Chatter feature. It allows for seamless communication by sending messages, logging notes, and creating activities for almost anything within the system. Have a complicated task? Create subtasks to ensure everything is in order before completion.
Integration with Sales Processes
Odoo's integration with the sales process is extremely beneficial for certain businesses. For instance, if you're dealing with custom furniture, a confirmed sales order can automatically create a project and a list of tasks for that specific order, like preparing a custom desk for a client. It all happens without any manual input. Project management doesn't have to be complicated. With Odoo, tasks are managed efficiently and seamlessly. Whether for your individual schedules or larger business needs, Odoo is your partner in making project management easy and cost-effective. So, are you ready to 'Odoo' it?