Timesheets

Timesheets That Build Themselves — From Real Work, Not Memory.

Business in a Box generates timesheets automatically from tracked time on tasks and projects. Review, approve, and export to payroll — no spreadsheets, no chasing employees.

Used by 250,000+ businesses in 190+ countries

The Problem

Manual Timesheets Are Inaccurate, Late, and Nobody Likes Filling Them Out

Employees hate filling out timesheets. Managers hate chasing them. The data is entered from memory days after the work was done, making it inaccurate by default. Billable hours are underreported, overtime is missed, and payroll is based on guesswork.

The worst part? Even when timesheets are submitted, the data lives in a separate system from the actual work. There is no way to verify what was reported against what was actually done.

Inaccurate time entries from memory
Hours chasing employees for timesheets
Timesheets disconnected from actual work
Lost billable hours and revenue
Manual data entry into payroll
No verification of reported time

What Timesheets Can Do

Every Timesheet Need. One Connected Platform.

Timesheets in Business in a Box are generated automatically from tracked time — connected to tasks, projects, and HR.

Auto-Generated

Timesheets That Build Themselves

Timesheets are created automatically from time tracked on tasks and projects. No manual entry — employees just do their work and timesheets populate themselves.

Approval Workflow

Review and Approve with One Click

Managers review timesheets with full context — every entry linked to the task and project it came from. Approve or request changes with one click.

Payroll Export

Export to Payroll Instantly

Approved timesheets export directly for payroll processing. Overtime, time-off, and attendance data included — no re-keying.

Billable Hours

Track Billable vs. Non-Billable Hours

Separate billable and internal hours per client and project. Accurate billing data for invoicing and profitability analysis.

AI Verification

AI Flags Anomalies and Missing Entries

AI identifies gaps in time entries, flags unusual patterns, and ensures timesheets are complete before submission.

Timesheet Reports

Reports by Team, Project, and Period

Generate timesheet reports filtered by team, project, client, or date range. Export for accounting, compliance, or client billing.

Full Capabilities

Everything Timesheets Deliver Inside the Platform

Not a standalone timesheet app. Automated timesheets connected to your entire operating system.

Auto-generated from tracked time
Weekly and monthly timesheet views
Manager approval workflows
One-click payroll export
Billable vs. non-billable separation
Overtime calculations
Time-off and attendance integration
AI anomaly detection
Client and project breakdowns
Individual and team views
Historical timesheet archive
Compliance-ready reports
Mobile timesheet access
Bulk approval for managers
Custom timesheet periods
Export to CSV and PDF
Integration with HR records
Audit trail for all changes

Built For

Who Uses Timesheets in Business in a Box

Whether you run payroll or track billable hours, timesheets work for every team.

Finance

Finance & Payroll

Process payroll-ready timesheets with overtime and attendance data included. No manual reconciliation.

Management

Managers & Team Leads

Review and approve team timesheets with full context. Every entry linked to the work it came from.

Client Services

Agencies & Consultancies

Accurate billable hour timesheets for client invoicing. Track profitability per project and engagement.

HR

HR & Operations

Timesheets connected to employee records, leave data, and attendance. Complete workforce time management.

Part of the Platform

Timesheets Are Just One Part of the Operating System

Business in a Box connects timesheets to everything in your business.

Time Tracking

Timesheets auto-generated from tracked time.

Tasks & Projects

Every entry linked to specific work.

HR & People

Connected to employee and leave records.

Dashboard

Timesheet data visible in dashboards.

Business AI

AI flags gaps and anomalies.

Part of the Platform

Timesheets Is Just One Part ofthe Operating System

Business in a Box connects timesheets to everything else your business needs to run.

Tasks & Projects

Plan, assign, and track tasks with full project management.

Docs & Knowledge

Organize policies, procedures, and business documents in one place.

Chat & Calls

Communicate with your team without switching apps.

Dashboard

See all data, project progress, and team performance in one view.

HR & People

Manage employees, attendance, and payroll-ready timesheets.

Ratings & Reviews

Rated Highly by Businesses Worldwide

4.6/5
Capterra
4.7/5
G2
4.6/5
GetApp
4.6/5
Software Advice
4.5/5
Google Reviews

What Businesses Say

Trusted by 250,000+ Businesses Worldwide

250K+
Businesses Served
50M+
Templates Downloaded
190+
Countries
20+
Years in Business

“Timesheets used to be our biggest operational headache. Now they build themselves from tracked work. We went from 80% late submissions to 100% on time.”

Claire Donovan — HR Director, Cornerstone Group

“Payroll processing dropped from a full day to an hour. Timesheets are accurate, approved, and ready to export. No more spreadsheet reconciliation.”

Frank Rivera — Finance Manager, Atlas Professional Services

“Billable hour accuracy improved by 30% because time is tracked as work happens, not entered from memory on Friday afternoon.”

Lisa Wong — Partner, Beacon Legal Advisors

Enterprise-Ready Security

Built for Trust, Security, and Compliance

Your data is protected by enterprise-grade infrastructure and compliance standards.

Hosted on AWS
SOC 2 Compliant
ISO 27001
PCI DSS Compliant

Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

Timesheets are generated automatically from time tracked on tasks and projects. Employees track time as they work, and timesheets populate themselves with accurate, linked data.
Yes. Managers review timesheets with full context — every entry linked to the work it came from. Approve or request changes with one click.
Yes. Approved timesheets export directly for payroll processing. Overtime, time-off, and attendance data included.
Yes. Separate billable and non-billable hours per client and project. Generate accurate reports for invoicing and profitability analysis.
Yes. You can sign up without a credit card. Timesheets are included.
Yes. Business in a Box is hosted on AWS with enterprise-grade security. We are SOC 2 compliant, ISO 27001 certified, and PCI DSS compliant.

Award-Winning Platform · Rated 4.6+ Across Major Review Sites

Great Place to Work Certified
30 Smartest Companies 2025 — The Silicon Review
Best of the Best Review Winner 2025
BIG Award for Business 2025
Global 100 Business Excellence 2026

Stop Chasing Employees for Timesheets.

Automated timesheets that build themselves from tracked work. Review, approve, and export to payroll — inside one Business Operating System.

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