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From productivity tips to free time tracking templates and company reviews, the Daybeam Resource Center is here to help you get the most value from every second of your day. 

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Whether you are a freelancer, a solopreneur, or a small business owner, finding a reliable and professional way to bill your customers and get paid for your products and services is bound to be at the top of your priority list. This simple, and crucial part of business administration tends to cause more than its fair share of frustration and confusion for new businesses. We are taking the guesswork out...
One of the biggest challenges facing freelancers, self-employed workers, craftsmen, and others who perform services directly for their customers is ensuring that they are able to receive timely and fair compensation for the work they have produced. A solid invoicing system can make this process much easier for both you and your customers. When used correctly, invoices can help you break down exactly what work was performed which in turn...
Timesheets are one of these essential documents. If you are using a time-tracking app or tool you may have the ability to generate time sheets within the program, however, this function may cost extra, or require integration with a third-party accounting or payroll processing program. If you are using a traditional time clock, or you aren’t ready to commit to the higher cost of accounting software you can achieve most...

Productivity

A spate of useful tools has been developed to help increase productivity, foster accountability, and facilitate collaboration. Many of these tools can be incredibly helpful for businesses, staff, individuals, and students looking for ways to stay on task, on time, and on top of their deadlines, whatever they may be.  These 16 popular Chrome productivity extensions make it easy for users to integrate the tools they need seamlessly into the...
Time management is a familiar topic among business leaders and academics. But, how much can learning to manage time really improve your performance and your life…and what will it take to change your habits and learn to manage time effectively? […] ...
In today’s article, we will dig deeper and take a look at the key details that make an effective  KPI, and we’ll give you a head start with ten top project management KPIs perfect for a small business or design agency. Let’s start by breaking down what makes an effective KPI, and the different categories you should consider tracking for the most complete snapshot of your business and team performance....
As a business owner, you should absolutely want to know how your business is doing at a granular level. The good news is your business should be relatively stable at this stage so it will be easier to set up a regular reporting system that will deliver the data you need without a lot of extra effort required from you, or your management team. The key to an effective long-term...

Time Tracking Software

When it comes to free time tracking apps that don’t skimp on features or functions, Toggl is definitely a crowd favorite, but is it the best time tracker for your business? In this post, we will take a look at what makes Toggl so popular, and we will explore 5 of the best Toggl alternatives so you can choose the best free time tracking solution for your team....
Modern business owners are increasingly looking for effective ways to track work hours and foster sound time management practices. There are an array of team tracking tools to choose from in the time tracker realm and Harvest has consistently ranked as one of the most popular options. In this post, we will take a look at 5 free Harvest alternatives that may offer a better option for small businesses and...
Is your business still asking employees to punch in and out using a traditional time clock? Are you still spending hours poring over timesheets, and tracking down time log entry errors? If so, it is definitely time to consider making the transition to an online time recording app. In this article, we will take a look at some of the most popular employee time trackers, dig into what features make...
Whether you are a freelancer, a solopreneur, or a small business owner, you are going to need a reliable way to track your hours so that you can estimate costs, allocate your time appropriately, bill your clients accurately, and receive the full compensation that you are entitled to. In this article, we will take a look at some of the most popular ways to track your hours, from the basic...