written by HeliosProApril 23, 2025 Use Helios’ Planning Board to organize your shop’s workload with precision and ease. Overview The Planning Board is your go-to tool for scheduling upcoming jobs before they enter production. It allows you to allocate time slots, assign technicians, and visualize your daily or weekly workload—all with a simple drag-and-drop interface.
written by HeliosProApril 23, 2025 Learn how to use Helios’ dual-board system to schedule smarter, track jobs faster, and keep your entire team aligned. Overview Helios is built around two powerful visual boards: the Planning Board and the Production Board. Each one serves a unique function in your workflow. The Planning Board helps you get
written by HeliosProApril 23, 2025 Invite your team to Helios and control what each person can see or do with role-based permissions. Overview Helios allows you to add users to your account and assign specific roles to control access levels. This guide will show you how to add new users, assign them roles, and set
written by HeliosProApril 23, 2025 Understand the differences between Helios on desktop and mobile so your entire team can work smarter—no matter where they are. Overview Helios is built to work wherever you do—whether you’re at your desk planning jobs or out in the shop managing repairs. Both the mobile app and desktop version are
written by HeliosProApril 23, 2025 Get familiar with the Helios interface so you can manage jobs, teams, and production efficiently—from your first login. Overview The Helios dashboard is your shop’s mission control. Whether you’re planning jobs, managing workflows, or checking job statuses in real time, this guide will help you understand every major feature at
written by HeliosProApril 23, 2025 Get started with Helios in minutes. This guide walks you through logging in, customizing your account, and inviting your team—whether you’re on desktop or mobile. Step 1: Access the Login Page Go to https://app.heliospro.io Or visit heliospro.io and click “Login” in the top-right corner. 📸 Screenshot: Login button on
written by HeliosProMarch 28, 2025 Introduction: Want to Cut Scheduling Time in Your Auto Repair Shop? Let’s be honest—managing the schedule in a busy auto repair shop can feel like trying to solve a jigsaw puzzle during a hurricane. You’re juggling walk-ins, reschedules, tech availability, parts delays, and customer calls—all while trying to fill your
written by HeliosProMarch 28, 2025 Introduction: What’s Slowing Down Your Shop? You’re booked solid. Your bays are full. Your techs are busy.And yet… it feels like your shop should be getting more done. You’re not imagining things. Most auto repair shops lose hours every week to hidden inefficiencies—the small, daily bottlenecks that stall jobs, frustrate
written by HeliosProMarch 28, 2025 Introduction: Your Shop Moves Fast—Your Software Should Too Imagine you’re mid-repair, hands deep in an engine bay, and someone shouts across the shop floor:“Hey—what’s the status on the Tacoma?” You drop your tools, wipe your hands, and walk over to a whiteboard… only to find the job card hasn’t been
written by HeliosProMarch 28, 2025 Introduction: Why Most Shop Software Gets It Wrong You know the type: software that looks fancy in a demo, but once it hits the shop floor… it falls flat.Too many screens. Too many clicks. Too many “features” no one uses. Sound familiar? That’s because most auto repair shop software is
