The solution has been to start a new timer, which is not a big deal but could add a few too many slips to an invoice. I also wish there were a way to restart the timer in Billings Touch because if a worker mistakenly hits “stop timing” instead of “pause timer” there’s no way to get back into the slip and work on it again. I can go into an estimate slip and add it to my list of working slips then create an invoice from there, which is good for workers who need to time their work but it’s a bit of an inconvenience for those who charge at flat rates. Something I would have changed in Billings Pro (and Billings 3) is the fact that I can’t turn an estimate into an invoice at the click of a button. My support representative, who was rather helpful, pointed this out to me. Since I work only on a laptop (that travels with me everywhere) I had trouble with the Server because it is really intended to run on a stationary computer. It’s refreshing to see an invoicing program that shows just the information that is relevant as opposed to rows and columns of numbers that have nothing to do with the wanted information. Actual and all are concise and look nice. A few of the reports are Accounts Summary, Activity by Category and Estimate vs. The simplicity of design and use of Billings Pro are also present in the reports feature, which is especially good for those of us who are not big fans of numbers but who need to keep an eye on accounting and overall business operations. Also, client information can be easily imported from the Address Book or Daylite, which is a project management program by Marketcircle. Users can also submit slips via the app for managers to approve through the Billings Pro Mac client, which features a quickly accessible tab that allows managers easily to approve slips. The iPhone app allows users to make time and expense entries offline and to sync their entries with the server once they access the internet with their phones. Billings Pro comes with more than 30 invoice templates that range from corporate-looking to those with colorful designs. The server, iPhone app and other components allow multiple users easily to use the system and for managers to sync all the entries and create invoices without a hassle. Overall Billings Pro makes for smooth sailing with invoicing and time keeping. Switchboard – online portal through which users access the Billings Pro database. The server is installed on a stationary Mac (installation doesn’t require an expert) and it “stores all the data in an industrial grade database.” Billings Pro Server – this is what keeps the whole system together. Timecard – web-based time tracker that runs on the latest version of any browser (on a computer or smartphone). Billings Pro Touch – the iPhone app that allows all users to enter time, expenses and slips (these become items on an invoice). Billings Pro client (Mac OS X 10.6 or newer) – used by managers to enter invoices and payments, approve slips and take care of other administrative tasks. There are several components to Billings Pro, allowing managers and employees to keep track of time anywhere: Timecard lets workers track time from any modern, standards compliant mobile or desktop browser, on any operating system.” The application is a multi-user version of Billings 3, an award-winning invoicing and time-tracking program for single users (I’ve used it for the past year or so and I like it too). I’ve been trying out Billings Pro and I recommend the program to small business owners, including those with employees who telecommute or employees that are on the road often.Īccording to the program’s maker, Marketcircle, “Billings Pro is a professional multi-user time tracking and invoicing solution for the Mac and iPhone, with a Web interface called Timecard for non-management staff.
0 Comments
Leave a Reply. |
AuthorWrite something about yourself. No need to be fancy, just an overview. ArchivesCategories |