How Traqq allows Project Montessori to spend just 15 minutes a month on timekeeping
Project Montessori has been a Traqq customer since 2021 to optimize their internal business processes including timekeeping and payroll management. They are a small business specializing in toys and learning materials that align with the Montessori method.
“(When we used spreadsheets) I had to go to a spreadsheet, calculate how many hours an employee worked, multiply that by the hourly rate… and I was like, why do I have to spend so much time on this? Let me just find a tool that does all of this for me”
Aleš Blatnik – Company Owner, Project Montessori
The Problem
When Aleš and Luka first started Project Montessori, they used spreadsheets to manually manage employee work hours. The outdated method caused Aleš a lot of frustration, especially because of the clutter present when trying to keep track of multiple employees at once.
Imagine the frustration of having to chase down employees for their timesheets while juggling order processing, inventory management and marketing. For a small business, time is a valuable resource – which means that any bottlenecks in timesheet management can slow down business processes and add extra work for an employer who already has their hands full with more important tasks.
Project Montessori needed a tool that could eliminate the disorganization and clutter of time tracking on spreadsheets. So they chose Traqq and haven’t looked back ever since.
“Using Traqq for new employees is straightforward – you just get the invite, download the app and start tracking with one click”
Aleš Blatnik – Company Owner, Project Montessori
Results after using Traqq
- 90% less time spent on time tracking compared to their previous tool
- Extensive reporting for timesheets, payroll and productivity. Traqq’s detailed reports allow for quick-and-easy data analysis
- Simple User Experience that enabled anyone to start using Traqq in minutes
“Traqq was probably the most straightforward tool because I just sent people invites and they knew what to do. It just works – I never have to do anything”
Aleš Blatnik – Company Owner, Project Montessori
The Solution
The main reason Project Montessori chose Traqq was because of its accessibility: simple and user-friendly time tracking.
Traqq’s straightforward interface makes everything easy to understand, and onboarding the team was simple and hassle-free. There’s a clear difference upon comparing the old method and the new one – everything is in one place and getting the necessary information only takes a couple of clicks.
Here’s why Aleš has been using Traqq since 2021:
One-click time tracking
All it takes is two seconds for a Project Montessori employee to turn Traqq on – one click automatically logs work hours, without the spreadsheet mumbo-jumbo.
Robust data analysis
Aleš uses the Amount Earned report to run payroll for his employees, which takes him about 15 minutes per month. All Traqq reports can be exported and scheduled to make Aleš’s life easier.
Comprehensive productivity monitoring
Activity rates are recorded for all employees, allowing Aleš to manage his team effectively. Detailed productivity analysis can be viewed in the Time & Activity report.
Visually appealing dashboard
All important details on worked time are broken down visually, with each User getting their own personal data analysis tool.
Optimized team onboarding
Aleš’s team members can be added, onboarded and start tracking in less than 5 minutes.
Straightforward UX
Project Montessori likes Traqq for its user-friendly interface that’s simple and easy to understand.
“All I have to do now is go into Traqq, check the hours tracked and pay my employees – it’s less steps and I can do everything in about 15 minutes.”
Aleš Blatnik – Company Owner, Project Montessori
Time Tracking shouldn’t be a hassle
No more frustration
Aleš recalled the frustration of having to use different spreadsheets for logging work hours for his team, resulting in numerous valuable hours wasted on routine administrative tasks.
Using an outdated process to individually log work hours for employees is a momentum killer, especially for a small business with limited resources.
No number crunching
Instead of wasting time crunching numbers, Aleš preferred to look for a different solution that let him save time – and that’s when he found Traqq.
The Project Montessori Team tracks time through Traqq’s dedicated, lightweight app. It takes any user less than two minutes to install and start tracking, with an automated time tracking option that lets Traqq start tracking without having to click anything at all.
Make Time Tracking as easy as one click!
Other features commonly used by Project Montessori include:
- Manually adding time. Logging work hours manually is useful in situations where a user forgot to turn their tracker on.
“Employees only message me once to let me know they forgot to turn their tracker on. I tell them they can enter time manually, so they always know they have that option available.” - Attendance Tracking. Being able to see clock-in/clock-out info is crucial for keeping a remote team accountable.
“I feel like if you get to work from home and you don’t have to drive to the office, you get more time to yourself – with a trade-off in the form of work hour tracking,” Aleš noted.
“I feel like Traqq’s perfect for a remote team of any size. The user experience is super easy and the pricing is very reasonable as well. It’s very easy to run reports and manage all the employees – I can’t imagine having a big team and using a complicated system or a spreadsheet to track work hours. Especially if you’re concerned about employee productivity while on the clock.”
Aleš Blatnik – Company Owner, Project Montessori
Affordable for teams of all sizes
Aleš found Traqq appealing because of the reasonable pricing and ease-of-use – it does the heavy lifting for him so that he can focus his time on other important business processes. Aleš and Project Montessori plan on using Traqq going forward in order to keep workforce management simple with the optimal time tracking tool for small and large businesses alike.
Traqq works so well for small teams like Project Montessori because of its reasonable pricing. You get all the productivity insights and intuitive features, without the bloated price tag or surprise fees. Whether you’re just getting started or scaling fast, there’s a plan that fits your needs.
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