Frequently Asked Questions

Have questions about Bigfoot-IT or our software solutions? You’re in the right place. We’ve answered some of the most common questions about our products, custom software development, implementation process, support, pricing and how we help businesses simplify operations through intelligent technology. If you can’t find what you’re looking for, our team is always happy to help.

What types of mobile and web applications does Bigfoot develop?

We develop custom applications for customers, employees and internal business operations. These include ordering platforms, booking systems, management portals, dashboards, workflow solutions, reporting tools and system integrations.

Can you build an application around our existing business processes?

Yes. We first understand how your business currently operates and then design the application around your specific workflows, users and requirements.

Can your applications integrate with our existing systems?

Yes. We can integrate applications with databases, point-of-sale systems, payment providers, telephone platforms, accounting systems, cloud services and third-party APIs.

Do you develop applications for both mobile devices and web browsers?

Yes. Solutions can be designed for smartphones, tablets, handheld business devices and standard web browsers, depending on your users and operational requirements.

Can you improve or extend an existing application?

Yes. We can assess an existing system, add new features, create integrations, improve workflows or develop a replacement where necessary.

Do you provide ongoing support after the application is launched?

Yes. We can provide maintenance, support, system monitoring and continued development as your business requirements evolve.

What is TakeAways?

TakeAways is a mobile ordering platform that connects customers with restaurants, cafés and other participating food outlets within a specific community.

Who is TakeAways designed for?

The platform is ideal for residential estates, golf clubs, business parks, campuses, resorts and other managed communities.

Can customers order from multiple outlets through one app?

Yes. Customers can browse and order from multiple participating outlets without downloading a separate app for every business.

Does TakeAways support online payments?

Yes. The platform can integrate with approved payment providers so customers can pay when placing their orders.

Can outlets offer both collection and delivery?

Yes. Each participating outlet can offer collection, delivery or both, depending on its operational setup.

Can TakeAways be branded for a specific estate or organisation?

Yes. The platform can be configured and branded for a particular community, estate, club or organisation.

What is Clubly?

Clubly is a member engagement app that brings a club’s services, events, ordering and communication into one convenient platform.

What can members do through Clubly?

Members can view events, order food and beverages, access menus, reserve tables and receive important club information.

What types of clubs can use Clubly?

Clubly is suitable for golf clubs, country clubs, sports clubs, lifestyle estates, resorts and other membership-based venues.

Can Clubly include more than one restaurant or outlet?

Yes. Multiple restaurants, halfway houses, bars, cafés and other participating outlets can be included.

Can members book club events through the app?

Yes. Clubs can publish events and allow members to register or book their attendance directly through the platform.

Can Clubly be customised for our club?

Yes. The branding, content, facilities, outlets and available features can be configured around your club’s requirements.

What is Campus Flow?

Campus Flow is a school commerce platform that allows parents to order food, stationery, school clothing and other approved products from one app.

Can parents manage more than one child?

Yes. Parents can link multiple children to one account and place orders for each child.

Can parents pre-order school meals?

Yes. Parents can select meals in advance for a specific day, helping canteens prepare the correct quantities.

Can Campus Flow manage stationery and uniform sales?

Yes. Products can be organised by category, grade, size, subject or school list to help parents purchase the correct items.

Does Campus Flow support online payments?

Yes. The platform can integrate with approved payment providers to reduce cash handling and simplify payment records.

Can Campus Flow be expanded to include other school payments?

Yes. The platform can be extended to include events, tours, sports activities, fundraisers, photos, tickets and other school-related purchases.

What is GiveFaith?

GiveFaith is a church engagement platform that connects churches with their members through events, donations, prayer requests, surveys and communication.

Can members make donations through GiveFaith?

Yes. Members can contribute to general church funding, ministries, projects or specific fundraising campaigns.

Can members submit private prayer requests?

Yes. Prayer requests can be submitted privately to church leadership or shared with an approved prayer group, depending on the church’s process.

Can churches manage event registrations?

Yes. Churches can publish events and allow members to register directly through the app.

Can churches collect feedback after services?

Yes. Surveys can be used to gather feedback about services, events, programmes and other church activities.

Is GiveFaith suitable for more than one congregation?

Yes. The platform can support individual churches, multiple campuses, ministries and larger faith-based organisations.

What is WaiterView?

WaiterView is a mobile ordering solution that allows waiters to take and submit customer orders directly from a handheld device.

Is WaiterView integrated with Clubmaster?

Yes. WaiterView is fully integrated with Clubmaster and extends the existing point-of-sale environment to mobile devices.

Where are orders sent after the waiter submits them?

Orders can be routed directly to the relevant kitchen, bar, printer or preparation area.

Can waiters add customer instructions and menu modifications?

Yes. Waiters can capture sides, extras, cooking instructions, substitutions and other available product options.

Does WaiterView support table management?

Yes. Depending on the venue’s setup, WaiterView can support table information, covers, order ownership, table naming and split-table functionality.

What types of venues can use WaiterView?

The platform is suitable for golf clubs, restaurants, hotels, resorts, bars, halfway houses and other hospitality venues.

What is TrustCert?

TrustCert is a certificate management and verification platform that helps organisations identify fraudulent, altered or invalid certificates.

How does TrustCert verify a certificate?

Each certificate is linked to a secure digital record using a unique reference, QR code or other approved verification method.

Can employees verify certificates immediately?

Yes. Authorised users can check a certificate against the original record and quickly confirm whether it is genuine.

Can TrustCert identify expired or revoked certificates?

Yes. Certificates can be marked as active, expired, suspended, cancelled or revoked.

What types of certificates can be managed?

TrustCert can be used for training, compliance, academic, inspection, safety, attendance, membership and other certificate types.

Does TrustCert keep an audit history?

Yes. The platform can record certificate activity, status changes and verification attempts.

What is PairWise?

PairWise is an animal breeding management platform for tracking animals, breeding pairs, bloodlines, offspring and locations.

Is PairWise only for bird breeders?

No. PairWise can be configured for dogs, birds, livestock, horses, cats, reptiles, wildlife and other breeding programmes.

Can PairWise track which animals have bred together?

Yes. The platform keeps a clear history of previous and current breeding pairs.

Can it help prevent unsuitable pairings?

Yes. Parent, offspring and lineage information can help breeders identify closely related animals and avoid inappropriate pairings.

Can PairWise track animal locations?

Yes. The system can record when animals move between kennels, camps, aviaries, free-flight cages, paddocks or other designated areas.

Can offspring be linked to their parents?

Yes. Each offspring profile can be linked to the correct breeding pair and updated as the animal matures.

What is Automation Hub?

Automation Hub is a business workflow platform that automates processes, approvals, notifications and task routing.

What processes can be automated?

Examples include purchase approvals, leave applications, supplier onboarding, expense claims, maintenance requests, contract reviews and internal service requests.

Can Automation Hub follow our existing approval structure?

Yes. Workflows can be configured according to your departments, management levels, approval rules and business requirements.

Can users track the status of their requests?

Yes. Users can see where a request is in the process, who is responsible and what action is required next.

Does Automation Hub send reminders?

Yes. The system can send notifications, reminders and escalations when tasks require attention or remain outstanding.

Does the platform keep an audit trail?

Yes. Submissions, comments, approvals, changes and timestamps can be recorded for accountability and compliance.

What is ColdSpec?

ColdSpec is a visual cold-room design and quotation platform that combines drag-and-drop design, material calculations and quotation generation.

How does the drag-and-drop designer work?

Users create the required cold-room layout by placing and adjusting configured walls, doors and components within the design interface.

Does ColdSpec calculate the required materials?

Yes. As the design is created, the system calculates the quantities of configured panels, trims, doors, fixings and other required materials.

Can ColdSpec generate a customer quotation?

Yes. The design, material quantities, costs, labour and pricing rules can be used to produce a professional quotation.

Can pricing and materials be customised?

Yes. Product catalogues, material types, labour charges, margins and pricing rules can be configured for the business.

Can an existing design be updated?

Yes. Saved designs can be adjusted when customer requirements change, and the material calculations and quotation can be updated accordingly.

What voice platform does Bigfoot use?

Our business voice solutions are built around the Yeastar P-Series Cloud Edition and can be extended with custom bots, integrations and reporting tools.

What can an AI voice bot do?

A voice bot can place or receive calls, play personalised messages, capture keypad responses, classify call outcomes and submit information to another system.

Can the platform handle automated outbound campaigns?

Yes. Automated diallers can process customer lists, place calls and record outcomes such as answered, voicemail, unavailable or invalid numbers.

Can your voice platform integrate with our CRM or database?

Yes. Voice workflows can integrate with CRM systems, customer databases, payment platforms, reporting dashboards and custom APIs.

Can the system record and report on calls?

Yes. Depending on the configuration, the platform can support recording, queue reporting, call outcomes, agent performance and management dashboards.

Can you build custom compliance or payment bots?

Yes. We can develop workflows for recorded disclosures, customer confirmations, secure payment processes and other regulated communication requirements.

What is BigCRM?

BigCRM is a customer relationship management platform that helps businesses manage leads, customers, sales opportunities, communication and follow-up activities from one central system.

What information can be stored in BigCRM?

Businesses can maintain customer and company profiles containing contact details, communication history, notes, documents, assigned employees, sales opportunities and previous interactions.

Can BigCRM manage sales leads?

Yes. New leads can be captured, assigned to sales representatives and tracked as they move through the sales process.

Does BigCRM include a sales pipeline?

Yes. Opportunities can be organised into configurable stages, giving teams a clear view of new enquiries, active discussions, quotations, negotiations and completed sales.

Can employees schedule follow-ups and tasks?

Yes. Users can create tasks, reminders, appointments and follow-up activities linked to a customer, lead or sales opportunity.

Can managers monitor sales activity?

Yes. Dashboards and reports can provide visibility into lead volumes, pipeline value, outstanding follow-ups, conversion rates and sales-team activity.

Can leads be assigned to specific employees?

Yes. Leads, customers and opportunities can be allocated to the appropriate sales representative, account manager or department.

Does BigCRM keep a history of customer communication?

Yes. Calls, emails, meetings, notes and other interactions can be recorded against the customer profile, giving authorised users a complete view of the relationship.

Can documents be attached to customer records?

Yes. Quotations, contracts, proposals and other supporting documents can be uploaded and linked to the relevant customer or opportunity.

Can BigCRM help prevent missed follow-ups?

Yes. Tasks, reminders, notifications and overdue activity tracking help ensure that leads and customer requests are not forgotten.

Can BigCRM integrate with our existing systems?

Yes. BigCRM can be integrated with databases, websites, email services, telephone systems, accounting platforms, reporting tools and other business applications, depending on your requirements.

Can website enquiries be sent directly into BigCRM?

Yes. Contact forms, campaign pages and other digital lead sources can be integrated so that new enquiries are automatically captured and assigned.

Can BigCRM integrate with our business telephone system?

Yes. BigCRM can be connected to compatible voice platforms to support call records, customer identification, call outcomes, follow-up tasks and reporting.

Is BigCRM suitable for different industries?

Yes. The platform can be configured for organisations in sales, professional services, telecommunications, hospitality, property, insurance, technology and other industries that need to manage customer relationships.

Can the sales process be customised?

Yes. Pipeline stages, customer fields, user roles, workflows and reporting can be configured around the way your business operates.

Is customer information protected?

BigCRM can use role-based permissions to control which employees can access, update or manage customer and sales information.

Is BigCRM cloud-based?

BigCRM can be deployed as a secure web-based platform, allowing authorised employees to access customer and sales information from supported devices and locations.

Does BigCRM replace spreadsheets?

BigCRM helps replace disconnected customer lists and sales spreadsheets with a structured, central platform that provides clearer ownership, history and reporting.BigCRM helps replace disconnected customer lists and sales spreadsheets with a structured, central platform that provides clearer ownership, history and reporting.

Can BigCRM grow with our business?

Yes. Additional users, workflows, integrations, reports and automation features can be introduced as your sales team and operational requirements grow.

Does Bigfoot provide implementation and support?

Yes. Bigfoot can assist with configuration, data migration, integrations, deployment, user onboarding and ongoing support.

Does BigCRM include a customer support queue?

Yes. BigCRM includes a central support queue where customer queries, faults and service requests can be logged, assigned and tracked through to completion.

How are support requests captured?

Support requests can be entered manually by employees or captured from integrated channels such as website forms, email, telephone calls or other business systems.

Can support tickets be assigned to specific employees?

Yes. Tickets can be assigned to an individual employee, support team or department based on the type of request and the skills required.

Can support tickets be prioritised?

Yes. Requests can be categorised according to priority, urgency, customer, issue type or service level, helping teams respond to the most important matters first.

Can employees track the status of a support request?

Yes. Each ticket can move through configured stages such as new, assigned, in progress, awaiting customer feedback, resolved and closed.

Does BigCRM keep a history of support activity?

Yes. Notes, status changes, communication, attachments and actions can be recorded against the ticket, creating a complete history of how the request was handled.

Are support tickets linked to the customer’s CRM profile?

Yes. Support requests can be connected to the relevant customer or company profile, allowing employees to see the customer’s sales, communication and support history in one place.

Can customers receive updates about their support requests?

Yes. BigCRM can send acknowledgements, progress updates and resolution notifications through configured communication channels.

Can support requests include attachments?

Yes. Screenshots, documents, photographs and other relevant files can be attached to the support ticket.

Can support issues be escalated?

Yes. Tickets can be escalated to another employee, department or management level when they remain unresolved or require specialist assistance.

Does BigCRM support service-level tracking?

Yes. Response and resolution targets can be monitored to help the business manage service levels and identify overdue tickets.

Can managers report on support performance?

Yes. Dashboards and reports can provide visibility into open tickets, response times, resolution times, ticket volumes, common issues and employee workloads.

Can recurring support issues be identified?

Yes. By categorising tickets and analysing support data, businesses can identify recurring problems, product issues and areas where additional training or process improvements may be required.

Can a support ticket become a task or follow-up?

Yes. Employees can create related tasks, appointments and follow-up actions directly from a support request.

Does BigCRM replace a separate helpdesk system?

For many businesses, yes. BigCRM combines sales, customer management and support functionality, allowing teams to manage the full customer relationship without using disconnected CRM and helpdesk platforms.

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