Episode 35: Paper Timesheets vs Digital Time Tracking

Episode Synopsis:

In this episode of Time Well Spent, we explore how switching away from paper timesheets gives service businesses a competitive edge. You’ll hear about:

• How paper timesheets lead to error rates up to 30 % due to illegible entries and memory-based tracking. 

• The true cost of manual time tracking: admin hours, printing & storage, error corrections. 

• How digital tracking improves accuracy with automatic calculations and GPS location verification. 

• The benefits of real-time visibility: spotting unauthorized overtime, tracking field crews, better decisions. 

• Integrating time tracking with payroll and accounting to reduce manual data entry. 

• What to look for in a digital system: mobile access, offline capability, job-site compatibility. 

• How to pilot the switch: start small, train your team, show the benefits before full rollout. 

• When paper may still make sense (very small crew, no internet access) — and why even then it’s worth planning the transition.

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