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<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n#1: Track billable project hours<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
If you\u2019re charging an hourly rate<\/a>, tracking the time spent working<\/strong> is the first step to accurately calculating the amount you need to charge. <\/p>\n\n\n\n That\u2019s where you can turn to apps like Clockify by CAKE.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The advantage of using a time tracker like Clockify<\/a> is that you can:\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n Each project can have its own hourly rate \u2014 and the same goes for your employees, who can all have different hourly rates based on what they do. You can also have your entire team charge a fixed hourly rate or charge specific rates for specific project tasks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Going forward, you can all track time in a timesheet<\/strong>, by using a timer, <\/strong>or <\/strong>by manually <\/strong>inserting time entries.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Timesheets<\/strong> are convenient for projects that take a lot of time to complete. So, you can add projects for the entire week and enter the length of time you worked on them.<\/p>\n\n\n On the other hand, with the timer, you and your team can track your hours in real-time. For ease of use, you start<\/strong> the timer and enter the project name <\/strong>\u2014 once you\u2019re done, you click stop<\/strong>. <\/p>\n\n\n Forgot to start the timer? No worries. <\/p>\n\n\n\n You can use the manual mode<\/strong> to enter the time you haven\u2019t tracked. <\/p>\n\n\n It\u2019s easy \u2014 you just define the start and end time<\/strong>, select the date<\/strong>, and select the project<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n Finally, you can mark the hours you track as billable<\/strong> or non-billable<\/strong>. <\/p>\n\n\n The tracked hours you mark as billable flow into your total project earnings<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n Time tracking software used by millions. Clockify is a time tracker and timesheet app that lets you track work hours across projects.<\/p>\n\n \ud83d\udca1 <\/strong>CLOCKIFY PRO TIP<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n If you\u2019re not convinced you and your team should track every minute of your workday, you can find more information about time tracking benefits in this article:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Once you\u2019ve tracked billable hours, you need to include that information in your invoice. In order to ensure your tracked time is accurately added to the invoice, you can import it directly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n A perk of using Clockify by CAKE.com for this purpose is that it\u2019s a reliable time tracking and invoicing software<\/strong> in one. In other words, you can use it to track hours worked and then import that time into the invoice with a few simple clicks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n With this option, you get to quickly add the data needed to bill the client without having to calculate and enter the total amount due manually. This ensures your clients are billed accurately while also saving you time.<\/p>\n\n\n Track time with Clockify<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n Apart from the billable hours you have tracked, you may end up with other expenses<\/strong> you\u2019ll need to charge for.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Forgetting to include or inaccurately calculating these expenses can lead to a significant revenue loss.<\/p>\n\n\n\n That\u2019s why Clockify makes it easy to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n For example, let\u2019s say you agreed with the client that they\u2019ll cover transportation<\/strong> expenses. <\/p>\n\n\n\n In Clockify, you can create an expense category<\/strong> for transportation that calculates<\/strong> the expense when you enter the mileage. You can also attach a receipt<\/strong> so that your client can be sure the total amount to be charged is correct.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Try Clockify by CAKE.com now<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n Next, you\u2019ll need to make sure that you calculate tax properly \u2014 to avoid undercharging or even overcharging your clients. <\/p>\n\n\n\n On top of that, if you also offer discounts, the likelihood of billing errors becomes even greater.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Luckily, Clockify can do all that heavy lifting for you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n You\u2019ll be able to easily add tax and discounts<\/strong> to your invoices. Simply enter the tax and discount percentage, and the software will calculate the total amount to be paid, which can then be added to your invoice.<\/p>\n\n\n The major benefit of using Clockify is that it comes with both time tracking and invoicing features. Plus, you can add expenses and account for taxes and discounts. <\/p>\n\n\n\n This means that you can populate your invoice with accurate information, every time \u2014 with just a few clicks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n While you can track time using Clockify completely for free, you’ll need to subscribe to the Standard plan to make use of the invoicing feature. Take a look at what the Standard plan in Clockify by CAKE.com looks like:<\/p>\n\n\n Also, don’t miss to check out our newest bundle plan<\/a>, offering Clockify with 2 more apps at a special price.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Don\u2019t risk billing errors. Try all the powerful features to bill your clients accurately and with ease!<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n
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#2: Import tracked time<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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#3: Include other expenses in your invoice<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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#4: Add tax and discounts<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Clockify by CAKE.com: A time tracker and invoicing software solution in one<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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