BDR Launches AI Platform for Purchasing and Invoicing

SEATTLE — Sidekick by BDR is a new artificial intelligence-powered platform designed to automate accounts payable processes for home service contractors.

Launched by Business Development Resources (BDR), the platform focuses on automating purchasing and invoicing to reduce manual accounting tasks.

According to BDR, Sidekick integrates with QuickBooks Online and Intuit Enterprise Suite, allowing contractors to scale financial operations while minimizing data entry. The platform is designed for companies seeking to improve efficiency and reduce accounting errors.

Kim Archer, president of BDR, said contractors frequently cite strained cash flow, month-end accounting stress, and repetitive accounting tasks as key operational challenges. She said the platform leverages artificial intelligence and established workflows to address those concerns.

BDR states that high-volume users may save up to seven hours per week through automated data entry. The system includes a three-way match process intended to reduce human error associated with manual entry.

Sidekick also provides real-time dashboards that display spending and accounts payable metrics, offering business owners increased financial visibility. The platform is accessible on both desktop and mobile devices, allowing teams to generate purchase orders and invoices from the field.

Archer said the goal is to help contractors reduce time spent on accounting and focus more on job completion, team management, and business growth.

More information about Sidekick by BDR is available at bdrco.com/sidekick.

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