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BQE CORE

Overview

What is BQE CORE?

BQE CORE is a business management solution built specifically for professional service firms. BQE CORE is a combination of a billing assistant, project management, and accounting solution. CORE is designed to do the hard work of delivering actionable insights directly…

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Recent Reviews

Land Surveyor

8 out of 10
April 10, 2024
Incentivized
We use BQE Core to take work hours on projects, track progress, and bill clients. The system is set up to easily track times for multiple …
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So Far, So Good

8 out of 10
March 11, 2024
Incentivized
So Far, So Good! The program is integrating and consolidating our use of several other programs. So far, BQE CORE is providing us real …
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TrustRadius Insights

Users have found this product to be incredibly versatile and useful in a variety of use cases. From personal to professional settings, the …
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Popular Features

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  • Timesheet Tracking (55)
    9.3
    93%
  • Resource Management (38)
    9.1
    91%
  • Task Management (37)
    8.5
    85%
  • Budget and Expense Management (43)
    7.3
    73%

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What is BQE CORE?

BQE CORE is a business management solution built specifically for professional service firms. BQE CORE is a combination of a billing assistant, project management, and accounting solution. CORE is designed to do the hard work of delivering actionable insights directly to the user's dashboards or…

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  • No setup fee
For the latest information on pricing, visithttp://www.bqe.com/products/core/pricing

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  • Premium Consulting/Integration Services

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Product Demos

BQE CORE: Shaping the Future of Business

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BQE CORE - Interactive Demo

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Features

Project Management

Project management software provides capabilities to streamline management of complex projects through task management, team collaboration and workflow automation

8.1
Avg 7.5

Professional Services Automation

Features that support professional services organizations

8.4
Avg 7.4
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Product Details

What is BQE CORE?

BQE CORE is a business management solution built specifically for professional service firms. BQE CORE is a combination of a billing assistant, project management, and accounting solution. CORE is designed to do the hard work of delivering actionable insights directly to the user's dashboards or inbox.

BQE CORE replaces the products Engineeroffice, Archioffice, and BillQuick; the functionality of these applications is now found in BQE CORE.

BQE CORE Screenshots

Screenshot of Core powered by BQE SoftwareScreenshot of BQE CORE Project Dashboard ViewScreenshot of BQE CORE 360* Firm Performance ViewScreenshot of BQE CORE Reporting & AnalyticsScreenshot of BQE CORE Project Time EntryScreenshot of BQE CORE Project Expense Tracking

BQE CORE Videos

Customer Testimonial: iT Architecture
BQE Core for Architects

BQE CORE Technical Details

Deployment TypesSoftware as a Service (SaaS), Cloud, or Web-Based
Operating SystemsUnspecified
Mobile ApplicationApple iOS, Android, Mobile Web
Supported CountriesUnited States, Australia and EU
Supported LanguagesEnglish

Frequently Asked Questions

Replicon Polaris PSA, QuickBooks Time, and Harvest are common alternatives for BQE CORE.

Reviewers rate Timesheet Tracking highest, with a score of 9.3.

The most common users of BQE CORE are from Small Businesses (1-50 employees).

BQE CORE Customer Size Distribution

Consumers0%
Small Businesses (1-50 employees)60%
Mid-Size Companies (51-500 employees)20%
Enterprises (more than 500 employees)20%
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Reviews and Ratings

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Community Insights

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Users have found this product to be incredibly versatile and useful in a variety of use cases. From personal to professional settings, the product has proven to be an essential tool. Many users have praised its ability to streamline their workflow and increase productivity. Whether it's organizing tasks, managing projects, or collaborating with team members, this product has proven to be a valuable asset.

In addition, customers have highlighted the product's effectiveness in improving time management and prioritization skills. By providing an intuitive interface and customizable features, the product allows users to tailor it to their specific needs and preferences. This flexibility has made it a go-to solution for individuals across different industries.

Furthermore, reviewers have noted the product's seamless integration with other tools and platforms, making it easy to incorporate into existing workflows. Whether it's syncing with calendars, integrating with project management software, or connecting with communication tools, this product offers a seamless experience that enhances efficiency and collaboration.

Lastly, users have praised the product's ability to provide data insights and analytics. By tracking progress, measuring performance, and generating reports, the product empowers users to make informed decisions and optimize their operations.

Overall, customers have found that this product solves various challenges they face in their daily lives by offering a reliable and user-friendly solution. Its versatility, integration capabilities, and data-driven approach make it an invaluable tool for individuals and teams looking to enhance their productivity and achieve their goals.

User-Friendly Interface: Many users have praised the software for its user-friendly interface that is intuitive and easy to navigate. They appreciate the organized layout and easy readability, which makes it convenient to access different areas and find what they are looking for.

Automated Reporting: The ability to preset automated reporting has been helpful to users as it saves them from having to manually create reports. This feature has been appreciated by a significant number of reviewers.

Flexible Time Input: Users highly value the flexibility of being able to input time from any device and any location. This convenience aligns well with their workflow and has been mentioned by numerous reviewers.

Cons:

  1. Login Timeout: Some users have expressed frustration with the constant need to log in due to 'timeout', finding it annoying. They mention that they often have to re-enter their credentials, which disrupts their workflow and wastes time.

  2. Lack of Integration with Payroll Forecasting Tool: Several users have mentioned that they find the integration with the Payroll Forecasting tool lacking. They feel that the software does not seamlessly connect with their payroll system, requiring manual workarounds and causing inefficiencies in managing employee compensation.

  3. Software Not Intuitive: Users feel that the software is not intuitive and encounter challenges while navigating and using its features. They highlight difficulties in finding certain functions, understanding how to perform tasks efficiently, and overall confusion due to a lack of user-friendly design and clear instructions.

Users have provided several recommendations for BQE Core based on their experiences. Here are the three most common recommendations:

  1. Users recommend taking advantage of the training and support provided by BQE Core. They suggest being patient with the learning curve and going into the software with an open mind. Some users emphasize that investing in training and implementation packages can help navigate the more complex aspects of the software.

  2. Many users recommend BQE Core for its time tracking and project management capabilities. They find it helpful for recording time, expenses, and tracking multiple projects. Users appreciate the various filters and options available for time recording and billing. They believe that using BQE Core can improve time tracking and project management goals.

  3. Another common recommendation is to utilize the customer service and support offered by BQE Core. Users highly appreciate the excellent customer support provided by the company. They suggest contacting BQE support for assistance, utilizing mobile apps, getting reports and invoices customized to fit their business needs, and taking advantage of the report scheduling capability of BQE Core.

Overall, users recommend exploring the features of BQE Core, investing in training if needed, leveraging customer support, and utilizing its time tracking and project management capabilities to enhance productivity.

Attribute Ratings

Reviews

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Score 10 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
It was an admin desiring to switch. However CORE is easy to manage and calculate timesheet automatic with timer future. In addition I believe the admin stag like the billing aimless function and multiple additional future that Monograph does not have. Without mentioning that customer service is better with CORE.
Score 10 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
Again, since I'm only an employee, I had no part in choosing BQE for my organization. But it is the best timesheet tracking system that I've used, and I've used 3 other ones in the past. BQE is the simplest to use, yet equally as powerful as the others. When editing my timesheet, I feel like I have all of the information I need right in front of me at all times. Whereas with other systems, I had to click around more to find it.
Score 9 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
I didn't take part in selecting BQE CORE; however, our CEO chose it because of its ability to help with invoicing and incorporating other software into the program such as Gantt charts. I like BQE CORE better than BillQuick because it is more user friendly and also displays the workflow at the bottom of the screen to know if my time is submitted or approved. BillQuick did not have this feature and usually required me to select submit more than once to ensure my time submitted.
October 23, 2023

Just My Thoughts

Score 7 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
We selected BQE Core mainly for time tracking and how easy it tracks all time and expenses to add to invoices.
We currently still use QBooks as well, and because it is a desktop version, it does not sync with Core...I wish it did. BQE Core is not as user friendly as QBooks.
Score 10 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
BQE CORE has a much more streamlined process for entering expense entries than Concur. You are able to select which project you would like to charge to and where expense entries are sent for approval, whether that be your manager or the project manager. BQE CORE also is very efficient at creating expenses from pictures of your expense receipts.
Desirée Weitzenhoffer | TrustRadius Reviewer
Score 7 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
  • Harvest
BQE CORE is much more in-depth at time tracking than Harvest. Harvest is easier to use out of the gate but BQE CORE is worth the learning curve. I haven't had a chance to use BQE CORE on a mobile device so I can't speak to how it stacks up there against Harvest.
Score 7 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
I don't recall the previous program we used as this was years ago, but we had to put in time manually each week and this was very time consuming. BQE CORE keeps your projects in the timesheet from week to week to you don't have to reinput the project number.
Score 8 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
Deltek Vision is far more advanced, more encompassing and offers more flexibility with what you want to do. However, it's also quite difficult to use, whereas BQE CORE is intuitive and user friendly. The trade off is worth it in some arenas but overall it's not suited for a larger fast paced company. Great for smaller companies.
Melidee Wregé Hall | TrustRadius Reviewer
Score 8 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
Still using QBO - integrated with BQE Core - may eventually cross over to everything being done on CORE. Integration is not the easiest.n I know there are billing programs that are set up to communicate back and forth with Quickbooks.
April 04, 2023

Tax & Legal Invoicing

Score 8 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
We were moving offices and wanted to review our cloud-based options for invoicing. The transition from BQ Desktop to BQE Core seemed ideal and we even recreated our custom invoices with the help of Core's onboarding team.
Score 8 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
I am a user and was not involved in the decision making. Tool was already in place when I joined. But comparing to other tools I have used in the past, BQE is by far the easiest to use. You do not need any training to start using this tool immediately.
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