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How to choose the
Best Time Tracking Software
Question: How can you find the best time tracking
software, instead of getting a pile of junk or getting ripped off?
You know what I mean... without some due diligence in making your
choice, you're likely to choose an overly expensive product that
doesn't fit your business model, or get a product that isn't
scalable to your needs. Every company has different needs, so
it's important to choose wisely to get the best product.
Ask these questions!
Q: Do you have to pay extra for any of the modules?
A: The answer should be NO.
Everything should come in one price. If you have to pay extra,
for everything you use or might use, flee! That's a sure sign
that you'll end up paying through the nose for the simplest
features. Once they know you'll pay... they will charge you
for everything. This is NOT the best solution for anyone. Q: Is it just a
timesheet, or do you get more?
A: Ask for project tasks, expense
tracking, client billing, PTO tracking. So what if you don't
need them today. You will eventually, and if they don't cost
anything more, why not get them. Just don't pay extra for the
things you don't use. Q: Is the
Sales and Development team U.S. or European based?
A: Most won't answer truthfully.
Sadly, it's often India or Russia. We are U.S. based.
That's great for U.S. and Canadian companies, and not bad for
European companies. There's still a huge overlap in time for
England, Germany, France, and the rest of Europe. But the
point is, we live to supply the best solution on the market! Q: Can you track
time to multiple projects?
A: Also ask about multiple clients and
billing rates and multiple currencies. They answer must be
YES. If not, flee. It means the timesheet is not fully
robust for consulting use. Q: Can you
track time to project tasks?
A: What? Many time tracking apps
don't have project tasks at all. They are your way of breaking
projects down to smaller parts. Without them (or if you must
pay extra) the granularity may not be enough to study completely
projects or effectively show where your time was spent. Q: Is there
project management built in?
A: Again, many timesheets don't have any advanced
features. You may not use project management much, or you
may... That's for you to decide. But if the timesheet
product doesn't include it, you don't have the opportunity to even
try it. Q: Is there both Windows and Web apps?
A: Most only develop web-based time tracking solutions.
We give both. Without a Windows app, you're stuck with web
only. Web apps are never as fast and responsive as Windows
apps. So again, if you don't have to pay extra for both
platforms, why not get them!
You'll get the right answers, if you ask
these questions of us. Call us now: 719-488-8697, or scroll
down to download.

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