About Start Software

Start Software is an award-winning developer and leading publisher of asbestos software, systems for the legal services industry and more.

Want to know more about asbestos software Alpha Tracker? Alpha Tracker is the most used asbestos software in the UK, Australia & New Zealand with more than 60m items of asbestos data stored.

Our legal services software Alpha Legal helps will writers, accountants, solicitors, IFAs and estate agents to communicate securely with clients. Read about developments here on the blog.

Or need help with Alpha Anywhere or Alpha Transform projects or software development? You'll find useful info here.

Alpha Tracker training at Acorn Analytical Services

Set up in 2000, Acorn Analytical Services (http://www.acorn-as.com/) is a multi disciplined asbestos consultancy set up to meet every organisation's asbestos management and statutory compliance needs.

Acorn's excellent website
Acorn's professional asbestos site and admin staff started their journey with our asbestos software system Alpha Tracker yesterday and it was pleasure for Kim & I to meet them all.  Here are some of the photos from the training sessions yesterday:

Kim the office-based asbestos staff

Alpha Tracker will automate your asbestos lab, too

Kim helping the admin staff

Acorn's surveyors learning Tracker Mobile






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  1. Jackie Co Kad29 October 2026 at 04:05

    great

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  2. Jackie Co Kad29 October 2026 at 04:06

    Successful software implementation depends on more than choosing the right application; it also requires effective staff training, clear workflows, and a willingness to learn new tools. Acorn Analytical Services’ experience with Alpha Tracker highlights how practical training helps teams adopt software and improve day-to-day operations.

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  3. Jackie Co Kad29 October 2026 at 04:06

    Similarly, Javascript Training Courses can help learners develop skills for interactive web applications and browser-based tools. Combining appropriate software training with practical technical skills can support continuous learning and more effective use of technology in the workplace.

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