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Freelancers

Freelancer: you're underestimating the time you spend (here's how to prove it)

Most freelancers underestimate their time spent by 20 to 40%. Here's how to measure it concretely and stop working for free.

29 May 2026 · 8 min read Read more →

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Methods & Productivity

Growing IT Staffing Firm: Structure Your Time Tracking Before It's Too Late

Is your IT staffing firm growing from 5 to 20 consultants? Here are the 4 foundations you need to lay so that time tracking and billing keep pace with growth.

25 May 2026 · 13 min read Read more →

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IT Consulting & Services

How Mataee Simplifies Activity Reports and Staffing Billing for IT Services Companies

How a 15-consultant IT services company moves from manual activity reports to one-click exports with Mataee. Step-by-step scenario, concrete gains, and calculated ROI.

21 May 2026 · 11 min read Read more →

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Methods & Productivity

IT Services Company Mission Profitability: How to Calculate and Manage It

Calculate and manage each IT services mission's profitability with concrete formulas, 4 key indicators, and an operational dashboard.

17 May 2026 · 11 min read Read more →

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Methods & Productivity

Client Reporting in IT Services: Building Trust Through Transparency

Clear, regular reporting strengthens your time-and-materials clients' trust. Here's how to structure your activity reports to retain and renew.

13 May 2026 · 10 min read Read more →

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IT Consulting & Services

Bench time in IT staffing firms: how to optimize time tracking between assignments

Bench time is expensive for IT staffing firms. Here's how to track, categorize, and reduce these periods through structured time tracking.

09 May 2026 · 10 min read Read more →

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Comparisons

What's the Best Timesheet Software for IT Services Companies? 2026 Comparison

2026 comparison of timesheet software for IT services companies: Boondmanager, Timmi, Toggl, Mataee. CRA criteria, staffing, multi-client, onboarding, and verdict by company size.

05 May 2026 · 16 min read Read more →

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IT Consulting & Services

Time & Materials Billing: The Workflow That Eliminates Missed Hours

From consultant time entry to the invoice sent to the client: the complete workflow to never miss a billable hour in your IT staffing firm.

01 May 2026 · 11 min read Read more →

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IT Consulting & Services

Consultant Onboarding: How to Make Time Entry Painless

High turnover at your IT services company? Here's how to onboard each new consultant on your time tracking tool in 2 minutes, without training.

27 Apr 2026 · 10 min read Read more →

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IT Consulting & Services

Time Tracking in Time-and-Materials Engagements: The Practical Guide for IT Services Companies

Practical guide to time tracking in time-and-materials engagements for IT services companies. Contractual obligations, entry methods, and best practices for structuring tracking.

23 Apr 2026 · 12 min read Read more →