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Time Tracking Tip Sheet: Resources To Help Save You Time

If you’re a business owner with employees, you know how vital time tracking is for running and growing your business – especially when it comes to accurate job costing and estimates for your clients. Without an effective and accurate time tracking system implemented in your day-to-day business activities, you may risk having issues crop up in critical areas of your business, like payroll, too. Using time-tracking software can not only help you uncover more details about your finances, but it can also help save you time and empower you to make more informed decisions about your business. 


This time-tracking tip sheet will provide resources to help you save time, easily manage your employees, and accurately complete jobs and track time.

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Free tools to save you time 


These free calculators and templates will set you on the path to saving time so you can focus on running your small business. 


Time Card Calculator  


Use this calculator to calculate a bi-weekly time card. You can also create and print a bi-weekly employee timesheet with lunch breaks.


Time Sheet Template  


Download this easy-to-use bi-weekly timesheet template. This article discusses how to use the template and offers alternative timesheet options. 


Time Blocking Templates 


Learn the importance of time-blocking and find out why the technique is such a productivity boost. Download the time-blocking template in Excel and PDF formats. 

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Managing your employees with ease 



Managing employees comes with owning your own business. While there will undoubtedly be some challenges, you can still overcome them and learn how to manage and delegate effectively. Use these resources to learn how to manage your employees with ease. 


How to Improve Team Productivity with Time Tracking


Find out why time-tracking is a game-changing productivity hack for your small business. Time-tracking software is a tool that helps you maximize your resources and increase your work output. 


Time Management & Productivity in Your Small Business


Learn more about improving time management within your company and how to take control of your day. Using apps, improving communication, and time-tracking will all give a lift to your daily productivity. 


How to Delegate Tasks Effectively


Hector Garcia, CPA, talks about how you can delegate tasks effectively. Learn all about the skills needed and how to hone these skills to manage your time and make you an effective leader. 


12 Incentives to Get Employees to Submit Timesheets 


Sometimes it takes work to get employees to hand in their timesheets on time or at all. These 12 incentives will help you get your employees to complete and submit their timecards.

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Get the job done efficiently and accurately


There's nothing worse than missing a target or deadline. When it comes to job costing or time management, it is of the utmost importance to track it accurately. Use these tips to ensure you track your costs and time efficiently and accurately.


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Dive into the nitty gritty of product management to get your team on track. Learn what professional Product Managers do when successfully planning, executing, and completing large projects for organizations and businesses.


How to Make Accurate Construction Job Costing Estimates and Improve Profitability


Discover the importance of accurate job costing in the construction industry. Find out the steps to take in building an accurate estimate and the benefits of automating this process.


Tracking time has never been easier with QuickBooks Time. It’s a simple way to track employees’ time, not only will the software help you track your employees’ time, but it can also build employee schedules, automate overtime rules, and help you gain overall business insights with real-time reporting and analytics. Try QuickBooks Time today!


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