Powered Now
By Powered Now
Powered Now is a UK-based software company specializing in job management solutions for tradespeople and small service businesses. Its platform helps users manage quoting, invoicing, scheduling, compliance, and customer communication—all from mobile devices or desktops. The company’s mission is to simplify business administration for field-based professionals like plumbers, electricians, and builders.
Powered Now was founded in October 2011 by Benjamin Dyer and Chris Barling. The company is headquartered in East Cowes, Isle of Wight, with additional operations in Teignmouth, Devon. Since its inception, Powered Now has grown steadily, focusing on the UK market and expanding its feature set to meet the evolving needs of trade professionals. As of 2025, the company employs around 20 people, maintaining a lean but focused team
Powered Now has raised approximately $6.11 million in funding through nine financing rounds, including equity crowdfunding. Its most recent funding round closed in September 2015. The company’s current estimated valuation stands at around £7.01 million. While not backed by major venture capital firms, Powered Now has attracted private equity interest and maintains a stable financial position.
Powered Now’s core product is a job management software tailored for the UK trade industry. Key features include:
VAT and Reporting Tools: Making Tax Digital (MTD) compliant submissions
The platform is accessible via mobile apps (iOS and Android) and desktop, with real-time syncing across devices.
There is no public record of Powered Now making acquisitions. Instead, the company has focused on organic growth and feature expansion, regularly updating its platform to include new tools and compliance forms. Its roadmap has included enhancements to the customer portal, certificate library, and integrations with accounting platforms like Xero.
Recent updates have introduced:
These updates are rolled out automatically and are designed to be seamless for users
Powered Now promotes a culture of simplicity, mobility, and customer empowerment. The company values practical innovation—building tools that solve real-world problems for tradespeople. Its small team structure fosters agility and close collaboration with users, often incorporating feedback into product development.
The founders, Benjamin Dyer and Chris Barling, have backgrounds in tech entrepreneurship and are known for their commitment to supporting small businesses through accessible technology.
Powered Now serves thousands of users across the UK, primarily in the plumbing, electrical, construction, and maintenance sectors. Its community includes sole traders, small teams, and growing service companies. The platform is especially popular among users who need mobile-first solutions and compliance-ready documentation.
The company maintains an active presence through:
Powered Now’s user base appreciates its ease of use, responsive support, and trade-specific features.
