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How to track time spent on tasks

Knowing how long work takes helps you price, plan and staff better. How to track time without fuss.

Knowing how long work takes helps you price, plan and staff better. How to track time without fuss.

Short answer: Track time per task with a simple start and stop, review totals weekly, and use the numbers to plan and price work, not to watch people.

Why track time

  • Price jobs accurately.

  • Plan realistic schedules.

  • Spot tasks that take too long.

Keep it simple

Start and stop on the task itself. No separate timesheet.

Use it fairly

Explain why you track time and share what you learn with the team.

Frequently asked questions

Will people feel watched?

Not if you use the data for planning and pricing, and say so openly.

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