Our Story
Ascora was born out of the needs voiced out by trades businesses who were swamped by more paperwork the more they grew their trade businesses.
Back in 2010, Courtney Smith, the founder of Ascora, was running a custom software company specialising in business systems. He was approached by trades businesses one after another to build software that will help them alleviate the mountain of paperwork, communication issues and invoicing issues they experienced while running their trade businesses.
It is in Courtney’s DNA to ensure no shortcut was taken. Everything that is built within Ascora uses best practices in the software world while achieving maximum automation and systemisation for trade businesses who use Ascora, substantially alleviating their paperwork and at the same time accelerating the pace of the trade processes from enquiries to taking payments. Combining his genius for software with extensive experience and high inputs from trade businesses he was working with - Ascora, a powerhouse software for the trades industry, was born!

Forward thinking from day one, Ascora was built with the cloud in mind combined with powerful native iOS and Android apps! With continuous planning, development, testing and deployment across the web, iOS and Android platforms, Ascora launched to the public in 2012 and the rest was history!
Today, while Ascora has clients, staff and partners all across Australia, New Zealand, UK and US, our Head Quarters continues to be in Perth Western Australia, where Ascora was first developed.
Ascora Through the Years
Work on Ascora Commences
We started building Ascora with a vision for a better, more efficient solution.
First Version of Ascora hits the Apple App Store
Bringing Quotes, Jobs, Invoices, and mobile payments to the field
Android App Development Began
We aimed to make it accessible on any of your devices—Android or iOS, phone or tablet.
First Android
Version Released
Ascora now runs natively on all mobile platforms, letting you work the way you want.
Top Implementation Partners Onboard
We started working with first class partners to elevate trades businesses.
Massive Growth
We listened to our clients and added key requested features, driving massive growth for the Ascora platform.
Xero Payroll Integration Launched!
Say goodbye to double entry with our new Xero Payroll integration!
Ascora GPS Systems Launched
To enhance our platform, we launched GPS devices integrated into Ascora.
Over 1,200 New Features added
We launched 1,271 new features across iOS, Android, and Web based on our clients' feedback.
Multiple Integrations and 1,400 New Features Launched
Reece and EzzyBills integrations launched, with key adjustments.
Groundplan & Zapier Integrations and 1,200 New Features Launched
Estimation made simple with Groundplan and ongoing continual improvements.
Ascora AIs Launched
Automated AI-based Supplier Bill Processing and Kora the AI Assistant embedded into Ascora.
Exciting Times Ahead
Stay tuned as we continue pushing the boundaries in our mission of elevating trade businesses!
Join the Ascora Team
Explore career opportunities and apply today to join our exciting journey!
Our approach was simple - we came into the industry with no pre-conceived idea, we listened to what our clients were asking for and we implemented that following best practices that only building business systems for over a decade can bring. We are driven by the success we see our clients achieve!