Yardbook
Yardbook is a B2B software company based in San Mateo, CA, providing a comprehensive suite of financial and accounting tools specifically designed for landscaping businesses.
Services
Yardbook provides comprehensive software solutions designed for landscaping businesses. The platform offers features for managing customer data, scheduling jobs, creating estimates, and completing invoices. Users can also process payments and manage timesheets through Yardbook. Additionally, businesses can claim or create a Yardbook profile page to attract customers. The system supports photo and file uploads, secured on Amazon AWS servers, and integration with Plaid Technologies for gathering user data from financial institutions. Payment processing services are provided through Stripe, with Yardbook charging a 1% transaction fee for non-premium accounts, waived for premium paid accounts.
History
Yardbook is located in San Mateo, CA, USA, and operates in the B2B finance and accounting sub-industry. Having launched a little over a year ago from the provided timestamp, the company quickly gained traction. Yardbook participated in Y Combinator's W16 batch, which played a pivotal role in its early development. Since then, Yardbook has processed millions of dollars in invoices and is now used by over 20,000 landscaping businesses in the United States.
Products
Yardbook offers free software especially designed to support the operational needs of landscaping businesses. The platform includes tools to create schedules, generate estimates, complete invoices, manage customer data, and process payments. Yardbook also provides optional premium features tailored for larger companies requiring more sophisticated functionalities. The software aims to make business management more efficient, ultimately helping landscapers grow their businesses.
Business Model
Yardbook operates on a sponsored ad business model, similar to platforms like Google and Facebook. The software is free to use, with revenues generated through advertisements. Additionally, Yardbook offers premium plans, such as the Business Plan and Enterprise Plan, that waive the 1% transaction fee for payment processing. These plans offer more advanced features, catering to the needs of larger client businesses.
Mission
Yardbook's mission is to provide landscapers with robust and easy-to-use online tools that empower them to efficiently grow their businesses and build long-lasting relationships with their customers. The platform aims to simplify the complexities of running a landscaping business by offering end-to-end solutions ranging from customer management to billing and job scheduling.