| April 30th, 2021
We’ve been tracking our time one way or another for the last 21 years. Since our company’s inception we’ve tried paper timesheets, spreadsheets, open source software, and web-based software. Of all the different methods we’ve tried, tracking time with spreadsheets was the most time consuming, but also the most versatile method, which may explain why […]
| July 9th, 2020
Many agencies throughout the world are accustomed to billing their clients a flat fee for their work — commonly referred to as a fixed-price project. The amount charged is based on either the project’s perceived value or the estimated amount of effort. For most of these agencies, it would seem there is little to no […]
| July 8th, 2020
Why track your time? What do you get out of it? Is it worth the effort? This video highlights the benefits of time tracking and introduces you to how time is tracked in Intervals. Flexible methods help you capture your valuable time and productivity data so that you can make better informed decisions about your […]
| October 2nd, 2019
Many agencies prefer to bill their clients a flat fee based on the value of the work being created. Whether it’s designing and developing a web site or creating an ad campaign, the scope and price are discussed and contractually agreed upon before the work begins. And while time tracking isn’t required if you don’t […]
| September 4th, 2019
Let’s be honest. Tracking time and invoicing clients are the two of the most loathed job responsibilities in the professional world. On the flip side, these practices are required at any agency that wants to effectively manage and get paid for their time. Whether billing hourly or billing a fixed fee, using the right time […]
| October 22nd, 2018
Every business that sells a physical product is constrained by inventory. They can’t sell more than they have in stock without putting sales on back order or issuing refunds. Take a bike company, for example. Once they’ve sold out of a model, they have to manufacture more, which delays sales. Professional service agencies operate under […]
| October 15th, 2018
Let’s be honest, time tracking is not fun. But, that doesn’t mean it has to suck. There are several online tools available today, including our own Intervals, that can make time tracking less painful. And if you are currently using Excel to track your time, the benefits of moving on are even greater and far […]
| May 2nd, 2018
Most agencies will keep track of how much time was spent completing each client project. Whether or not you are billing by the hour, having access to this data is a minimum requirement for running a profitable business. But, if you are willing to invest a little extra time and effort into tracking time on […]
