Scared of losing data
The biggest fear. Years of contacts, invoices, history, payroll records — what if something goes missing? That fear is why businesses stay on the wrong platform for years.
Migration
ServiceM8 to simPRO Migration and Conversion Service
Converting, changing, or migrating from ServiceM8 to simPRO should not mean losing client history, job records, assets, forms, or invoice flow. We handle the full ServiceM8 to simPRO migration service end to end for Australian field teams.
Clients, jobs, assets, forms, invoices, and connected systems scoped, migrated, and validated. Fixed-price scope, careful testing, and a cutover plan your team can actually work with.
- AU-wide Perth-based · servicing Australia
- 18+ yrs In custom software
- Zero Downtime migrations
- Fixed Price scopes, no surprises
- 100% Australian team
ServiceM8 to simPRO Migration
Move from ServiceM8 to simPRO with a structured job-management migration plan
Switching from ServiceM8 to simPRO is a big decision, and the migration is usually the part businesses dread most. What about the historical data? What about payroll? What about the integrations?
We handle the lot. Clients, jobs, assets, sites, documents, workflow templates, pricing rules and historical job data — extracted from ServiceM8, cleaned, transformed, and loaded into simPRO. Validated at every step.
HELLO PEOPLE is a Perth-based software consultancy. We deliver fixed-price migrations for businesses across Australia — Perth, Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane and everywhere in between.
How it runs
A ServiceM8 to Simpro migration, end to end
Three stages. No surprises. Your live ServiceM8 data stays untouched until cutover — delivered personally by the founder.
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Week 0
Discovery & Mapping
15-minute scoping call. We map your ServiceM8 setup, the data structure that needs to translate to Simpro, and the cleanup decisions to make on the way. Fixed-price quote inside 48 hours.
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Weeks 1–N
Sandbox Migration & Parallel-Run
Full migration run in a sandbox first. Both systems then run in parallel for two weeks — every record, transaction and report cross-checked. No risk to live operations.
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Cutover
Go-Live & Handover
Production cutover on a planned window — typically a weekend. Team training, monitoring active, 30 days post-launch support. ServiceM8 safely retired with full history preserved.
Sound Familiar?
Why businesses delay this migration
These are the fears we hear every week. All of them are solvable with proper scoping and a structured migration process.
Downtime during the switch
Your team needs to keep working. Nobody can afford a week where the system is offline and invoices cannot go out or staff cannot be rostered.
Messy data in the old system
Duplicates, outdated contacts, broken formatting — if you bring that mess into the new system, you have just migrated the problem.
Reporting continuity
Your accountant, auditor or management team needs historical reports to still make sense after the move. Broken reporting is a deal-breaker.
Connected systems break
Integrations with other platforms — CRM, payroll, eCommerce — need to work with the new system from day one. Not after a few weeks of scrambling.
Cost blowouts
The migration was quoted at one price but kept growing. Scope creep, unexpected complexity, hidden charges — the project ends up costing double what was promised.
What We Migrate
ServiceM8 to simPRO migration — what is included
Every migration is different, but here is what we typically cover for a ServiceM8 to simPRO conversion.
Client and site data migration
Clients, sites, assets, contacts and relationship notes — all migrated to simPRO so your team has full context from day one.
Historical job data, quotes and invoicing history are transferred where supported.
Job and project migration
Active and completed jobs, including job notes, photos, checklists and time entries — moved to simPRO with references intact.
Job templates and workflow stages are rebuilt to match your operational process.
Document and attachment migration
Job photos, site documents, signed forms and compliance certificates — transferred to simPRO attached to the correct records.
Templates for quotes, invoices and reports are recreated in the new system.
Integration reconnection
Accounting, inventory, supplier and scheduling integrations connected to ServiceM8 are rebuilt on simPRO.
The goal is that your field team and office staff see no operational gap.
Pricing
How we price ServiceM8 to simPRO migrations
Price moves with client and site volume, job and asset history, form and document migration, connected systems, and how much simPRO workflow setup is needed before cutover. Here is how we scope it.
Migration audit call
Tell us what you are running in ServiceM8, what must survive in simPRO, and which jobs, assets, workflows, or reporting rules cannot break. We will tell you whether it fits one fixed-price migration or needs phased delivery.
Fixed-price migration scope
Once data volume, asset and workflow mapping, integration reconnection, and cutover risk are clear, you get fixed-price scope covering cleansing, migration, validation, and go-live. No open-ended estimates.
Phase history and integrations separately
If the move includes heavy history, pricing rules, forms, or connected systems, we can split it into core operational data first, then history, then integrations. Each phase has its own price and sign-off.
Our Process
From ServiceM8 to simPRO — step by step
A structured process so you know what is happening at each stage. No ambiguity, no surprises.
Why us
Why HELLO PEOPLE for your migration
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Fixed-price, always
You get a clear price before we start. No hourly billing that spirals. No surprise invoices.
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100% Australian team
Your data is handled entirely by our Perth-based team. No offshore processing, no third-party access.
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Zero downtime
Your team keeps working in the old platform while we prepare the new one. The cutover is planned, tested and clean.
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Data cleansing included
We do not just move your data — we clean it first. Duplicates, stale records and formatting issues are fixed before they reach the new platform.
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Reporting continuity
Historical reports, BAS data, compliance records — we validate that the new platform gives you the same numbers as the old one for any given period.
We had been putting off the switch for over a year. They made it painless — scoped it clearly, migrated everything, and our team was up and running in simPRO within weeks. The data was cleaner than it had been in years.
Industries
ServiceM8 to simPRO migration by industry
Different industries have different data and compliance requirements. Here is how we help.
Trades & Services
Staff rosters, qualifications and job data — migrated to simPRO so your operations team does not skip a beat.
Professional Services
Team data, time records and client assignments — transferred so billing and resourcing stay accurate.
Hospitality
Rosters, leave balances and compliance records — moved cleanly without disrupting pay cycles.
FAQs
Common questions about ServiceM8 to simPRO migration and conversion
How much does a ServiceM8 to simPRO migration cost?
Every migration is different — data volume, complexity, connected integrations and the platforms involved all affect the scope. We assess your specific ServiceM8 setup, map out exactly what needs to happen, and give you a fixed price before any work starts. No hourly billing, no open-ended estimates. Book a free no-obligation scoping call and we will give you a clear number.
How long does the migration take?
A typical ServiceM8 to simPRO migration takes 3 – 6 weeks. We give you a realistic timeline during scoping — not a best-case estimate.
Will we lose any data during the switch?
No. We extract everything from ServiceM8, validate counts and balances at each step, and keep your source system untouched until you are confident the migration is complete. There is always a rollback option.
Can our team keep working during the migration?
Yes. We plan the migration so your team continues using ServiceM8 until cutover. We run parallel systems where needed so there is no operational gap.
Do you clean up our data before migrating?
Yes — data cleansing is included. Duplicates are merged, dead records removed, formats standardised and field mappings validated before anything moves to simPRO.
Do you handle the integrations with other systems?
Yes. Any platforms connected to ServiceM8 — accounting, CRM, payroll, eCommerce — need reconnecting to simPRO. We handle the full integration layer so everything works from day one.
Is our data secure during the migration?
Yes. All data is processed by our Australian team. We use secure, encrypted connections and never store credentials. Your ServiceM8 data is not modified — we extract a copy for transformation and loading.
Do you only work with Perth businesses?
We are based in Perth but work Australia-wide. Around half our clients are in Melbourne, Sydney or Brisbane. Remote delivery is standard for us.
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Describe your current ServiceM8 setup, what needs to carry into simPRO, and any workflow, asset, document, or integration requirements. We will come back with a clear migration plan and fixed-price scope.
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