Designers often use time-tracking software or apps to keep track of hours spent on various projects. These tools allow them to log time manually or automatically track time while working. Additionally, some designers may use spreadsheets or specialized project management software with built-in time tracking features to monitor and manage their hours effectively.

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Yes! There are many app-based time tracking tools available on the market. Ensuring that your time tracking is accessible from an app is key! That way you’re not tied down to your office or computer whenever you want to log time—and your team won’t be either. In fact Houzz Pro has a simple stopwatch tool you can access via the Houzz Pro app. It allows you to easily toggle between projects and start multiple timers at the same time to help you track everything down to the minute.

Designers typically keep track of expenses using accounting software, spreadsheets, or specialized expense tracking apps. They input expenses such as purchases of materials, software subscriptions, travel costs, and other business-related expenditures into these tools regularly. Additionally, they may retain receipts and invoices as documentation for tax purposes and financial record-keeping.

Yes! There are many app-based expense tracking tools available on the market. With Houzz Pro’s design expense tracker, all of your finances integrate with your QuickBooks Online account to give you a 360-degree view of how much is coming in and how much is going out. Additionally, you can glean financial insights from our robust, yet intuitive reports. We make staying on top of business finances a breeze.

With an Ultimate subscription of Houzz Pro’s design expense tracker and time keeping app, you’ll have access to solutions that help you find better clients:

• A premium profile on Houzz
• A custom-built business website
• Targeted local advertising
• Quality lead generation

You’ll also get the following tools that help you win the projects you want:

• Professionally branded estimates
• A CRM that helps you stay organized
• Simple email marketing tools
• A 3D Floor Planner and Life-Sized Walkthrough features
• Lightning fast takeoffs

We even help you manage projects with: 

• Project management and collaboration solutions
• Straightforward change orders
• A client dashboard and portal
• Real-time approval tracking and e-signatures
• Project profitability analytics

When it’s time to get paid, you’ll enjoy the convenience of:

• Online payment & invoicing tools
• Time and expense tracking
• Financial reports
• Integrations with Gmail, Zoom, QuickBooks Online and more