Tag Archives: time tracking

How to Migrate from Excel to a SaaS Time Tracking App

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A Step-by-Step Guide If you’ve been using Excel or other spreadsheet software for time tracking and are ready to graduate to a SaaS time tracking app, making the switch can significantly improve your workflow and productivity. Migrating your data is not an undertaking that should be taken lightly, especially for teams with years of time […]

Lesser Known Reasons to Stop Tracking Time with Spreadsheets

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Spreadsheets have long been the Swiss Army knife of business tools — capable, adaptable, and just a little outdated. While there are certainly some good reasons to use them, relying on spreadsheets to track your time comes with some quirky, unconventional drawbacks. Let’s take a lighter look at why it might be time to move […]

Five Ways That Time Tracking Can Reduce Business Anxiety

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Most everyone who runs or works at a small business has experienced some degree of business-related anxiety. But what, exactly, is business anxiety? And how can time tracking help alleviate it? Business anxiety refers to the stress, worry, or unease arising from the pressures and uncertainties of running or contributing to a business. It can […]

Five Surprising Insights Revealed by Time Tracking

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Time tracking is more than just a tool for monitoring hours — it’s a window into our habits, productivity patterns, and the unseen dynamics of how we work. Surprisingly, it can uncover hidden truths about the time we lose to interruptions, the anxiety we carry about our efficiency, and the reality of multitasking and deep […]

Beyond Basic Time Blocking: More Tips to Stay on Track

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In a recent post, we discussed how time blocking makes time tracking easier and shared some ideas on how you can get started with time blocking. In this post, we share some more advanced techniques and how to overcome challenges. Time blocking is a powerful way to structure your day, enabling deeper focus and better […]

The Pros and Cons of Tracking Time with a Spreadsheet

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Many small businesses that want to start tracking their time will find themselves considering spreadsheets. Spreadsheets provide an easy way to get started, making them an attractive option, especially if you are overwhelmed by the near infinite number of time tracking software platforms available online. Before you begin, here are a few of the benefits […]

The Real Costs of Not Tracking Your Time

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Professional services agencies are one of the most common types of small businesses in the world. One of the most essential tools they can and should embrace is time tracking. However, many of these agencies don’t track their time, or do so inefficiently. We were once one of those agencies that tracked their time poorly. […]

How to Reap the Long Term Benefits of Time Tracking

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Tracking time is one of the most worthwhile endeavors that a company can pursue to improve their productivity and profitability. But, it’s not an easy undertaking. Many companies have deployed time tracking software with the best of intentions, only to abandon their efforts later. There are a number of reasons why an organization fails at […]