5 Time Tracking Habits That Will Transform Your Freelance Business

As a freelancer, every minute counts. Yet many of us struggle with tracking our time consistently. Here are five habits that can transform your approach to time management.

1. Start the timer before you start working Don't wait until you're deep into a task to remember to track time. Make it the first thing you do. Builtomate's one-click timer makes this effortless.

2. Use task-level tracking Don't just track "work" — track time against specific tasks and projects. This gives you invaluable data about where your time actually goes.

3. Review your time weekly Set aside 15 minutes every Friday to review your time entries. Look for patterns: which tasks take longer than expected? Which clients consume the most time?

4. Track non-billable time too Admin work, marketing, learning — track it all. Understanding your non-billable hours helps you price your services correctly.

5. Use the data for pricing After a few months of consistent tracking, you'll have real data to inform your rates. If a "2-hour" task consistently takes 4 hours, adjust your estimates or your pricing.