What's the best time tracking system for a newbie? - Page 2 - Virtual Assistant Forums

CandyBeauchamp · #16 (**permalink**) 03-13-2009

I used Traxtime (spudcity.com) for the first few years I was in business. Now, with the team, we use myhours.com. We are looking at the online Quickbooks Timer, but at $50 per month, I'm not sure it's worth it to change right now...

#17 (**permalink**) 03-16-2009

Thank you all for posting your preferences on time keeping. It really helps up newbies out. Not only do we hear the pros and cons, it also gives us the information we need to search by name and read up on it. I / We appreciate your help!!

Dana

VirtualManagementSystems · #18 (**permalink**) 03-17-2009

I downloaded Kronos (for free) and it is basic and simple. Type in the name of the project, how much you charge and click start and stop. http://twodecember.com/en/kronos/

Another VA recommended www.myhours.com to me. I've signed up but haven't used it yet.

HLVABookkeeping · #19 (**permalink**) 03-17-2009

Originally Posted by SupportMyOffice

Are you by chance using Timestamp with Vista? I was not sure if it was compatible and couldn't find documentation either way.

I use ScreeperZone's Activity tracker on my computer that has Windows Vista. It's free and seems to be working good.

bluewaterbusiness · #20 (**permalink**) 03-17-2009

Thanks for the information. I haven't tried the QB timer but have it. Are there any limitations to it that I should consider?

Tricia · #21 (**permalink**) 03-17-2009

I have to say that I totally love freshbooks. The timer that you can also get with that is awesome. I don't know what I would do without it. Ok honestly I probably would not make half the money I do.

Tracking time is one of the most important things you can do when you first start out. It is a good habit to get into right away.

Assist4U · #22 (**permalink**) 03-18-2009

I'm a newbie too and thanks all for this info.

MeredithEisenberg · #23 (**permalink**) 03-18-2009

I use OfficeTime -- really easy and gives nice reports. It is available for the mac and for the pc.

Meredith

Tricia · #24 (**permalink**) 03-19-2009

I have to say that I totally love Timer Sync from Freshbooks. I don't know what I did before it but I know I could not run my business without it.

#25 (**permalink**) 03-20-2009

I've been using Time Stamps from the following website:

http://www.syntap.com

It allows me to get the "granularity" that I need to time individual tasks for one of my clients that has a need for very detailed information. Other timers that I used were just too clunky for me to use. I hit the button to start, I hit the button to stop. I have the ability to make notes as needed and can export the information as a deliminated text file or .XML file as needed or print to PDF as well.

One thing that I really appreciate is not having to be tied up to the internet while working. I find that sometimes Outlook "hangs" the system a bit along with continuous virus scan updates etc. We have to have the utilities, but we do not have to be "slave" to them.

I am using the 3.22.2007-1206 beta version on Windows XP Pro with no problems.

BTW, the price is right: FREE

Good luck with your search.

tctsco

ManageUrLife · #26 (**permalink**) 03-28-2009

Kathy, thank you for the tip on paymo.biz. I like it so far.

VAerin · #27 (**permalink**) 03-28-2009

Originally Posted by ManageUrLife

Kathy, thank you for the tip on paymo.biz. I like it so far.

I really enjoy paymo as well. I use this exclusively now

RebeccaT · #28 (**permalink**) 03-28-2009

I use paymo........and I LOVE IT...the widget you can download is great....you can hit start and stop sooooo easy. I love that it syncs with the online version of it too. And I can easily get reports for my clients if they ever ask for them. Every now and then one of my retainer clients will ask for a report as to how many hours he has left and I can just email him a "Statement" of hours.....it is great!