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raj A
Level 1

I have few contractors. I need to enter time weekly in a batch mode. How can I batch enter these time s and use the timesheets to invoice and payments also.

- How to enter timesheets in batch 
- How to user these timesheets in invoice
- How to use the time sheets in the payments
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4Gal
Level 11

I have few contractors. I need to enter time weekly in a batch mode. How can I batch enter these time s and use the timesheets to invoice and payments also.

You can prepare your Time Activities data in the following template

TxnDateNameTimeStartTimeEndTimeDescriptionBillableStatusCustomerServiceItemHourlyRateTaxableClassLocation
01/10/2020Mike's Traders5  Sample Time Activity using hours and decimal Janice JohnsonHours    
01/10/2020Eagle Outfitters4.5  Sample Time Activity using hours only Janice JohnsonHours    
01/10/2020Mary Smith0.5  Sample Time Activity using hours and minutesBillableJanice JohnsonENG Svs:12075FALSE  

 

then use an importer tool to proceed.

https://get.transactionpro.com/qbo

 

You can fill the Billable Status to use it in your invoice later.

ChristineJoieR
QuickBooks Team

I have few contractors. I need to enter time weekly in a batch mode. How can I batch enter these time s and use the timesheets to invoice and payments also.

Thank you for your time, raj A. I recognize the convenience of entering timesheets through batch action, as it saves time hassle-free. With that, I'm here to drop some insights regarding this matter.

 

Since we're unable to enter timesheets via batch action, we can follow 4Gal's solution about utilizing an importer tool to achieve this. We have available third-party apps that can integrate with QuickBooks Online. You'll want to check the list within your account in the Apps tab and press Find Apps. Then look for apps in the Search bar or browse them in the Browse Categories dropdown. You can also visit directly through this link: QuickBooks Apps store.

 

Furthermore, if you're using QuickBooks Online Plus and Essentials, you can monitor billable time for specific jobs. It allows you to effectively track and bill for your billable time, and manage all billable expenses in an organized manner. You can enable direct billing to your customer from tracked time by activating the billable time setting.

 

Here's how you can do it:

 

  1. Select Settings ⚙, then Account and Settings.
  2. Select the Expenses tab.
  3. Go to the Bills and Expenses section and select it to expand it.
  4. Turn on the Make expenses and items billable switch.
  5. Select Save, then select Done to close your settings.

 

Then, refer to this article if you want to create invoices for customer projects: Invoice customers for project expenses in QuickBooks Online.

 

Let me know if you have concerns. 

raj A
Level 1

I have few contractors. I need to enter time weekly in a batch mode. How can I batch enter these time s and use the timesheets to invoice and payments also.

Thank you. How can I use the same time sheets to (create a bill) and pay the vendor who supplied the contractor. 

 

Thank you

 

ZackE
Moderator

I have few contractors. I need to enter time weekly in a batch mode. How can I batch enter these time s and use the timesheets to invoice and payments also.

Thanks for getting back with the Community, raj A.

 

I can certainly understand how an ability to create bills from timesheets could be useful and have submitted a suggestion about it as of today.

 

You can also submit your own feature requests while signed in.

 

Here's how:

 

  1. Use the Gear icon, then go to Feedback.
  2. Enter your suggestion(s) in the Have feedback? window.
  3. If necessary, attach a file with your Camera icon.
  4. Select Next.

 

Your feedback's definitely valuable to Intuit. It will be reviewed by our Product Development team and considered in future updates. You can stay up-to-date with the latest news about your product by reviewing Intuit's Product Updates webpage. You also have the option of checking our QuickBooks App Store for apps which may be able to help you achieve what you're looking to do.

 

For the time being, you can enter bills manually and pay them.

 

Please feel welcome to send a reply if there's any additional questions. Have a lovely Tuesday!

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