Stop Squeezing Into Someone Else’s System — Customise It Instead

Have you ever tried to use a system that just… doesn’t quite fit?
Like you’re forcing your business into someone else’s box — clicking around thinking, “I wish I could just add one more thing here…”

Maybe you want to record a client’s gate code, a preferred contact time, or even a dog’s name (because yes, some of us like to remember that).
But most platforms out there simply go:

“Nope. Our way or the highway.”

Well — not Hivelux.

Freedom to store what you need, where you need it

Every business works differently, and that’s exactly why Hivelux includes Custom Fields — so you can add your own information to the places that matter most.

You can create custom fields for:

• Clients

• Employees

• Projects

• Invoices

• Estimates

• Tasks

• Expenses

• Leads

• Deals

• Products

• Tickets

• Time Logs

• Contracts

• Orders

• Events

Basically — if it’s in Hivelux, you can add your own data to it.

Let’s put it into context

Here are a few ways tradesmen and small businesses are using Custom Fields every single day:

🔹 Clients: Add “Gate Code”, “Preferred Contact Time”, or “Access Instructions.”
🔹 Projects: Keep “Permit Number”, “Site Supervisor Name”, or “Completion Deadline.”
🔹 Invoices: Store “Purchase Order #” or “Payment Terms.”
🔹 Tasks: Add “Job Sheet Reference”, “Access Notes”, or even “Estimated Time to Complete.”
🔹 Employees/Subcontractors: Record “CSCS Card #”, “Insurance Expiry”, or “Vehicle Reg.”

See what’s happening here?
You’re no longer trying to fit your workflow into a rigid template. You’re making Hivelux fit you.

A little bit of geek-speak (in plain English)

When you create a custom field, you get to choose the type of field you want. Here’s what that actually means:

• Text Field: For names, codes, notes — anything short and sweet.

• Number Field: For costs, serials, or values.

• Password Field: Hide sensitive info (like system logins or vault codes).

• Text Area: For longer notes or job descriptions.

• Select Field: A dropdown menu — perfect for choosing from preset options.

• Radio Field: Similar to Select, but shows all options at once (choose one).

• Date Field: For reminders, deadlines, or warranty expiries.

• Checkbox Field: For yes/no answers or tick-box tasks.

• File Upload: Attach documents, IDs, images — whatever you need.

The result? You get a system that stores exactly what you want — not just what some software designer thought you might.

Why this matters (and why most systems don’t offer it)

A lot of platforms lock you into their layout because it’s simpler for them to build and maintain.
But business isn’t one-size-fits-all — and neither should your CRM be.

By giving you the freedom to add and label your own data, Hivelux becomes your workspace — not just another “app.”

You’re in control of what you track, how you track it, and what’s important to your business.

The takeaway

Whether you’re logging warranty dates, safety checks, or your client’s gate code (because Barry’s dog hates strangers 🐕), Custom Fields make Hivelux flexible enough to fit you.

Stop trying to squeeze your business into someone else’s system.
Start shaping one that finally fits.