Craftsman Timesheets: Simple Tools to Track Hours and Get Paid
Published {$created} by Carsten Blum
For many craftsmen and contractors, the workday doesn’t follow a neat schedule. One moment you’re on a quick repair, the next you’re deep into a bigger project. In the middle of it all, keeping an accurate timesheet often feels impossible.
The result? Hours are forgotten, paperwork piles up, and invoices don’t reflect the true amount of work.
The solution is simple: digital timesheets built for craftsmen. By logging hours quickly and clearly, you protect your income, save time on admin, and build trust with clients.
1. The Problem with Paper Timesheets
Traditional timesheets — notes in a pocket, paper slips, or Excel files — often create more problems than they solve:
Hours are easy to forget after a long day on site
Paper gets lost or damaged
Manual entry creates mistakes on invoices
Collecting team hours becomes a weekly struggle
What should be a tool for clarity often turns into wasted time and lost income.
2. Why Digital Timesheets Work Better
A digital craftsman timesheet removes the friction:
Mobile-friendly – log hours directly on site, from your phone
Always accessible – no more hunting for scraps of paper
Accurate records – start/stop timers or daily entries keep data clean
Easy sharing – export or send directly to clients or accounting
Instead of extra work, tracking hours becomes part of your workflow.
3. Benefits for Craftsmen and Contractors
Using a digital timesheet isn’t just convenient — it changes the way you run your business:
Invoice every hour – no more lost time between jobs
See project totals at a glance – stay on budget and on schedule
Save admin hours – less paperwork, more focus on actual work
Improve professionalism – show clients exactly how hours were spent
In short: better control, faster payment, and stronger client relationships.
4. A Simple Workflow That Works
Here’s how a craftsman can use timesheets in practice:
Log hours on site – use your phone to record start and end times.
Review totals weekly – see hours by project, client, or task.
Export or invoice – generate a clear timesheet and turn it into a bill.
This cycle ensures you never lose track of your hours again.
5. From Hours to Payment
Timesheets aren’t just about recording — they’re about getting paid.
Clients see transparent breakdowns of work
Invoices are faster and more accurate
Payments arrive sooner because there’s no confusion
With a reliable system, you spend less time chasing paperwork and more time on the job.
Conclusion: Make Timesheets Work for You
Craftsmen and contractors deserve simple tools that save time, not create more of it. A digital timesheet makes it easy to track hours, stay organized, and get paid for every job you complete.
At Nureti, we’ve built timesheets that are fast, mobile-friendly, and designed for real workdays.
Check out our Quick Start Guide and see how easy it is to start using digital timesheets today.