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Actual, planned, and earned time explained (with examples & best practices)

In project time tracking, it’s crucial to understand the difference between actual time, planned time, and earned time. Think of these three metrics as lanes in a swimming pool — each moving you forward, but at a different pace and with a different story to tell about your project’s progress. On their own, they can […]

The true cost of employees: Calculate employee cost with this labor cost spreadsheet

Understanding the true cost of employees is crucial for any business looking to manage resources effectively. That’s why we’ve created this free spreadsheet download and video tutorial with detailed instructions and formulas to easily calculate employee cost at your company, as well as to forecast new hires. It’s more than just base salaries; it encapsulates […]

Project cost control made easy: Mastering budget-to-actual variance analysis

To deliver a product or service within a specified time and budget, you have to juggle a variety of activities, responsibilities, and stakeholders. Estimating the project’s cost and keeping tabs on actual spending are two crucial aspects for project managers. Budget-to-actual variance analysis is the comparison of the budgeted and the actual cost of the […]

Overcome the hidden hurdles of overtime cost analysis with this method

Today we’re diving right into overtime cost analysis. Fixed costs, such as rent, insurance, and salaries for regular full-time employees, are part of the cost of doing business for companies. These expenses remain constant regardless of changes in demand, production levels, or sales volume. But what about variable costs or expenses that vary with demand, […]

Meet the new Beebole: Time tracking and resource planning, merged into one powerful platform

Plan resources, track time, and see project financials — all in one place In the last 18 years, we’ve been listening to our customers. There was a common thread throughout all of our demos and conversations: project plans in one tool, time tracking in another, margin calculations in a spreadsheet. This wasn’t because teams preferred […]

Best time tracking software with Google Sheets & Excel sync for project costing (2026 guide)

Finance teams live in spreadsheets. Whether it’s payroll validation, project cost analysis, utilization reporting, or client profitability, timesheet data often ends up in Excel or Google Sheets. The current challenge isn’t whether you can export time data to a spreadsheet—it’s how cleanly, automatically, and reliably that gets there. This guide is written for finance leaders, […]