DesignSoft Creative Billing

DesignSoft Creative Billing is a web-based time tracking and billing solution aimed at streamlining financial processes for businesses. According to the vendor, this software is suitable for 1 person studios up to 50 users, making it applicable to various industries such as graphic design firms, advertising agencies, law firms, sports clubs and teams, and aircraft mechanics.

Key Features

Creative Billing Online: According to the vendor, this feature-rich web-based solution offers project timers, time sheets, contact database, custom invoicing, auto-AR/AP, and reporting. It is accessible from Mac, Windows, Linux, or phone platforms.

Stopwatch+: The vendor provides a standalone app for Mac OS-X or Windows that allows users to set up multiple stopwatches to track tasks by project, code, and employee. It can be used for personal time sheets or for exporting to Time Sheet Manager or Creative Billing. An iPhone and iPad version is said to be coming soon.

Time Sheet Manager: The vendor offers a standalone app for Mac OS-X or Windows that facilitates the import and merging of work group's StopWatch time sheets via email, public network, or media. It provides sorting, filtering, grouping, exporting, and printing of reports, and is compatible with both Mac and Windows.

Client Relations: This feature enables users to manage client information and relationships by keeping track of contacts, projects, and billing details. It aims to maintain a comprehensive contact database.

The Online Advantage: According to the vendor, Creative Billing Online allows users to access the software from any machine, platform, or location worldwide. It is compatible with Macs, PCs, and Linux machines, and provides secure access without the need for installation, updates, or backups.

Capability: The vendor states that Creative Billing allows users to track and bill time and expenses for projects. It supports multiple users with different access levels and offers customizable invoicing options. It also provides simple accounting functions.

Recording and Tracking: Users can utilize personal stopwatches for tracking time, individual time sheets for each employee, and real-time project summaries. The software also offers flexible invoicing options.

Integration: According to the vendor, Creative Billing enables the import and export of project numbers and time codes from other StopWatch users or administrators. Users can also export data to tab-separated text files for use in spreadsheets, word processors, and databases. It integrates with other DesignSoft time and billing products.

Accessibility: The vendor claims that users can conveniently access Creative Billing Online from any machine, platform, or location using Internet Explorer, Safari, FireFox, or Chrome browsers.

Interface and Ease of Use: The software is said to have an intuitive and user-friendly interface, enabling easy navigation between different features and functions. The setup and configuration process is reportedly simple, and online help resources are available.