ChronoBeans

ChronoBeans is a time tracking and invoicing software designed to streamline the billing process for self-employed and home-based businesses. It is intended for professionals in various industries such as marketing consulting, business analysis, social media management, web design, and software development. According to the vendor, ChronoBeans allows users to track their time, log billable hours, generate invoices and activity logs, and organize work reports by client, project, and date.

Key Features

Track time while you work: According to the vendor, users can open timers and make notes as they work. Multiple timers can be started and paused to allow for multitasking. The software provides a NOTES button to record important details, and these notes are printed on the Activity Log, sorted by project or date.

Enter time after you work: ChronoBeans enables users to log billable time at their convenience through manual entries. This feature is suitable for recording billable hours on non-computer activities and time not captured using a timer. Users can simply fill in their time and type notes. The vendor states that all time entries can be updated at any time, allowing users to add more notes, change time, date, and billable status.

One button creates invoice & activity log: The vendor claims that users can confirm the date range, time entries, and expense items, and then press Build to generate an invoice and activity log. They also mention that it is easy to edit time entries or add expenses after previewing. Users have the option to customize the invoice and activity log with their logo or name, and these documents are generated as separate PDF files.

Bill-by-the-Hour Time Tracking: According to the vendor, ChronoBeans simplifies invoicing for business professionals using a Windows PC. Users can track time using timers while they work or enter time manually after completing tasks. The software allows billing by the hour, by the project, or by the day. The vendor also states that ChronoBeans offers a free download and easy setup for time tracking and invoicing for clients and projects. Users can customize the software with their logo or name and choose from various formatting options.

Generate work reports organized by client, project, and date: According to the vendor, users can generate work reports in ChronoBeans that are organized by client, project, and date. They can also add expenses at the client or project level. The software allows users to set standard billing rates for time by the hour, day, month, or fixed bid. The vendor claims that users can override rates at the client or project level for special needs and apply invoice payments against open invoices. ChronoBeans also offers a push-button backup feature to keep all client and financial data local on the user's computer, eliminating end-of-month billing delays.