I've downloaded this one http://www.taskcoach.org/ but have not had a great deal of time to play with it yet. It not only tracks time by client (you have to set up individual files for each), but it can also track individual tasks for each client.

It downloaded, loaded, and ran without a hitch (i.e, it didn't lock my computer or ad any spyware or adware).

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Thanks for mentioning this one, I hadn't even heard of it.
You'll have to let me know if you think it's worth adding to the resources section in the directory - I see on their site they're still working out the bugs

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I love going through all these messages, what a wealth of information.

Hi,

Thank you for the information.
That was one of my main concerns, how to track the time spent on a particular project, with all the interruptions (telephones, kids).
Thank you for this wonderful forum.
I only joined today, and already found very interesting tips and advise.

Thanx
Theresia

Originally Posted by Theresia

Hi, Thank you for the information. That was one of my main concerns, how to track the time spent on a particular project, with all the interruptions (telephones, kids). Thank you for this wonderful forum. I only joined today, and already found very interesting tips and advise. Thanx Theresia

Hi Theresia,

If you have a lot of interruptions, you may want to try Timetrack Professional from Bit Computing (www.bitcomputing.com). It automatically recorded the time you spend using your applications, documents and even track the URL of the web-sites you surf. With the recorded time, it'll then categorize into categories that you have created. All done automatically without your manual involvement, especially useful if you have much interruption. Those time tracking software that require you to start/stop will not be that helpful. You tend to forget you're the time keeper.

I have been using the professional version for a while. They have a free version, it just that it not compatible with Windows Vista and with limited features.

Welcome to the forum. It is great to be part of this big family.

I'd love to hear more about you, where are you based, and how long are you in the VA industry?

Thank you very much for that information.

It really sounds better than the one I have. As you said, I do forget to hit the stop / start button, it takes time to get into that habit.

Thank you for sharing your great resource. I will look at it right away.

Thanks for the information in this thread. Must download these and try them out. So far I have just been using Excel to keep track of time but while I find it fine these do sound interesting and maybe better. We will see!

Siobhan

Boy am I gathering lots of information to help me get started as a VA! Thanks so much for your suggestions...AND for this website.

Thanks for posting this. It helps to know what works for other people. I love free

Hi All,

The suggestions on time tracking is great. I am simply using Excel to record my non-billable hours and would prefer something else once I land my first client. Has anyone had any success with time-tracking through Quickbooks? I have it installed on my laptop but have yet to open it. I am waiting to open my business account and PayPal so that I can load everything at one time. (I received my Articles and EIN today).

Sincerely,

sy(Sheila)