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Time Tracking: Necessary and Not So Evil

February 16th, 2010 No Comments

Time tracking is a subject that causes many a manager’s eyes to roll.  The concern is understandable.  Most of us have experienced the negative consequences that occur when bad time tracking practices are employed.  Time tracking can be a major headache, if you get too granular and it can make employees feel like “the man” is [...]

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8 Reasons Time Tracking is Good

June 16th, 2009 2 Comments

No one likes tracking their time, but it is important, even if you bill on a fixed fee basis. Here’s why…

It allows project costing of your fixed fee projects which can help you stay on budget and profitable.
It gives you the information you need to price future projects.
You’ll know how much time and money [...]

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Productivity: A Lesson in “Focus” from the 2nd Grade

May 4th, 2009 Comments Off

If you have spent much time with 2nd grade boys, you’ll know that productivity and focus are not things they excel in naturally. My son is in the 2nd grade; I know them well. (Note: I know girls exhibit these traits too, it just seems really pronounced in 2nd grade boys)
My son is constantly [...]

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