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There\u2019s never a better time than now to start a deep dive into the financial practices of your business. Of course, the first place you always want to start is with cleaning up your books (and we\u2019re here for that \u2013 if you\u2019re ready: calendly.com\/mark-perlberg-cpa<\/a><\/strong><\/span>).<\/p>\n

Then you want to start cleaning up your systems, maybe even shift to a new system. Advancements in cloud-based accounting and disruptions in supply chains demand adaptation if your business is going to keep thriving in this economy. <\/p>\n

That\u2019s why, over the last few weeks, I\u2019ve been taking some time to talk about various software programs out there that can really benefit your business. <\/p>\n

Now, besides doing some cleaning up of your financial systems, something else you\u2019ll do good to capitalize on right now is making the most of your time<\/u><\/strong>. Not only on a personal level, but if you\u2019re wise, you\u2019ll also recognize that it\u2019s the most valuable resource in your COMPANY \u2013 and it can be so easily<\/i> wasted. <\/p>\n

It\u2019s true: figuring out a system to improve efficiency in the workplace can be like grating nails on a chalkboard (unless you love that type of thing). And the world is filling with people who want to tell you what to do in this area.<\/p>\n

But, that\u2019s not me today, so much. I\u2019m just going to point you to some tools. Sound good?<\/p>\n

If so, let\u2019s dive into what\u2019s out there and find something that works for your business\u2026<\/p>\n

Time Management Software Choices for Atlanta Businesses<\/strong><\/span> <\/strong>
\u201cLost time is never found again.\u201d \u2013 Benjamin Franklin<\/i><\/span><\/p>\n

The toughest thing to find in small business \u2013 after profits, of course \u2013 is enough time to accomplish all you want. Any tool that can help you and your staff work more efficiently has got to be worth more than a quick look. <\/span><\/p>\n

That\u2019d be time management software, next in our series on software for your small business. <\/span><\/p>\n

What it can do<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Basically, this software makes it easier for you to track how long your people work on various tasks. It comes in handy if you\u2019ve got a lot of different kinds of employees (such as freelancers and contract workers) working on a lot of different jobs \u2013 and you can imagine the savings when you no longer have to track all those details manually. <\/i><\/span><\/p>\n

Another big benefit comes from the software being able to analyze this information to tell you which employee is handling which job fastest and most efficiently, making some of your productivity decisions easier. <\/span><\/p>\n

Theoretically, this should make your staff happier, too, as you can get them onto jobs they like and recognize your good workers quicker \u2013 and spot those who need a nudge. Long-term, employees can see their own remaining time off through the year and you can, too, when you have to juggle workloads.<\/span><\/p>\n

And let\u2019s be honest: It\u2019s no fun finding out you have a worker \u2013 or workers \u2013 cheating on their hours, but it\u2019s better that you find out and stop the bleeding of your resources. An integrated attendance system of time management software can be one of your best defenses against this fraud. <\/span><\/p>\n

Time management software can crank out reports to tell you the progress of a project sliced and diced into whatever chunk of time you like, which helps you spot redundancies and keep the workflow moving in the right direction.<\/span><\/p>\n

What it should offer<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Ease of use.<\/i> Your software should be simple, intuitive, and clear, with dashboards of key performance indicators, automatic time tracking, and reminders, and customizable and clear reports. One handy feature in the best business software is templates; one of the first you\u2019ll want from your time management software is timesheet templates. <\/span><\/p>\n

Invoicing.<\/i> You want to be able to set the auto-billing in days\/hours and have the bill on a single dashboard as your different staffers work for different clients. <\/span><\/p>\n

Scalability.<\/i> The software has to be able to grow with your company and with your increasing number of employees. Part of this too is flexibility: You should look for a list of extensions and add-ons you can cherry-pick. (One option growing in popularity allows you to turn off social media and news  \u2026 talk about time management \u2026) <\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Alerts.<\/i> You can\u2019t live without this kind of messaging in small businesses anymore, and it\u2019s especially important when you\u2019re working with employees, deadlines, and tasks of varying priority. <\/span><\/p>\n

Integration and device compatibility.<\/i> Most time management software will integrate with payroll and other modules. Equally important these days is compatibility with different operating systems and portable devices. You can\u2019t have a remote worker left out of the loop because the software doesn\u2019t travel well. Check for offline functionality too, in case somebody heads somewhere that has spotty internet.<\/span><\/p>\n

Your questions<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Time management software is going to be pivotal to your small business. Ask some hard ones. <\/i><\/span><\/p>\n