Comments on: On The Job http://theappleblog.com/2006/09/30/on-the-job/ The Apple Blog, published by and for the day-to-day Apple user, is a prominent source for news, reviews, walkthroughs, and real life application of all Apple products. Fri, 29 Aug 2008 08:15:30 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.6 By: Doug http://theappleblog.com/2006/09/30/on-the-job/#comment-115156 Doug Sun, 16 Mar 2008 01:06:15 +0000 http://theappleblog.com/2006/09/30/on-the-job/#comment-115156 I can't figure out how to assign different hourly rates per task? For instance... I want to charge X for graphic design and Y for we development. But the tasks should roll up into the same job/invoice. Can anyone help me out? I can’t figure out how to assign different hourly rates per task?

For instance…
I want to charge X for graphic design and Y for we development. But the tasks should roll up into the same job/invoice.

Can anyone help me out?

]]> By: portrait oil painting http://theappleblog.com/2006/09/30/on-the-job/#comment-111761 portrait oil painting Wed, 07 Nov 2007 06:56:47 +0000 http://theappleblog.com/2006/09/30/on-the-job/#comment-111761 I noticed a huge similarity between the icons that you’re dealing with and the icons in eCirkit. eCirkit is another social networking site. I’m not sure but it must have been a so called concidence. I noticed a huge similarity between the icons that you’re dealing with and the icons in eCirkit. eCirkit is another social networking site. I’m not sure but it must have been a so called concidence.

]]> By: The Stig http://theappleblog.com/2006/09/30/on-the-job/#comment-88517 The Stig Sat, 23 Dec 2006 16:10:39 +0000 http://theappleblog.com/2006/09/30/on-the-job/#comment-88517 This program is <i>almost</i> perfect — I only need more control over the format/style of the invoice itself. I could live with it the way it is provided it did not convert my logo to TIFF format but kept it EPS/Illustrator/PDF. But I really need to get OnTheJob to generate PDFs in the same format as everything else the company pumps out and that means changing the layout of the invoice, at least to some degree. Kudos - it's a great little program. This program is almost perfect — I only need more control over the format/style of the invoice itself.

I could live with it the way it is provided it did not convert my logo to TIFF format but kept it EPS/Illustrator/PDF.

But I really need to get OnTheJob to generate PDFs in the same format as everything else the company pumps out and that means changing the layout of the invoice, at least to some degree.

Kudos - it’s a great little program.

]]> By: Mark http://theappleblog.com/2006/09/30/on-the-job/#comment-86390 Mark Mon, 18 Dec 2006 05:50:41 +0000 http://theappleblog.com/2006/09/30/on-the-job/#comment-86390 Saw your ADC Showcase in Macworld this month and thought I would check you guys out. I run a agency studio and have been looking for a digital time/hardcost tracking solution for awhile. We currently use paper. I have been playing with your program and had a few comments of some additions that would fit our needs and would really be useful. 1. If the window could collapse to a bar similar to itunes. No details just play button and display window. Using the green + button, when expanded it would be in browse mode. 2. if present tasks could be added with a cost. example Color Copies @ .50 each. you could set it up as a line item and with no time and you could choose it from the + menu. This way everytime a user had one it would be preset. It would be great if it had a quanity number as well. You should be able to change these options from the display window, like you can currently do time now. 3. All tasks should be a preset with a cost, expense or credit and then available via pull down or quick key. 4. the folder is a nice way to keep track of weekly jobs, so the artist can turn in a weekly time sheet via invoice. Is there another way? maybe not. 5. Color coding for tasks. 6. When etering a new job you should be able to put client and other info if so desired. this would also print on the invoice and be used to sort jobs via the browse. So basically an artist could use your tool to quickly track every aspect of the job by present tasks and hardcosts and submit a report/invoice. I have the need to track both time spent and the hardcost for each job. Example: 2hrs mechanical, 1 hr illustration, both have a diffrent hourly fee, this should be preset and esaliy chosen. Printouts 8.5x11 & 11x17, CDs, FTP, Revisions, all have a different HARDCOSTS and should be preset as well. The artist can then quickly enter hi time by function and all hardcosts, a email a pdf to the manager or the client. ie. that is why client info would be great with job numbers, you could sort by client name or account person and send seperate invoices. Sorry so much info, I was just super excited when I saw your product and I think with these small additions you could be exactly what the agency world needs! Thanks for listening! Mark Saw your ADC Showcase in Macworld this month and thought I would check you guys out. I run a agency studio and have been looking for a digital time/hardcost tracking solution for awhile. We currently use paper. I have been playing with your program and had a few comments of some additions that would fit our needs and would really be useful.
1. If the window could collapse to a bar similar to itunes. No details just play button and display window. Using the green + button, when expanded it would be in browse mode.
2. if present tasks could be added with a cost. example Color Copies @ .50 each. you could set it up as a line item and with no time and you could choose it from the + menu. This way everytime a user had one it would be preset. It would be great if it had a quanity number as well. You should be able to change these options from the display window, like you can currently do time now.
3. All tasks should be a preset with a cost, expense or credit and then available via pull down or quick key.
4. the folder is a nice way to keep track of weekly jobs, so the artist can turn in a weekly time sheet via invoice. Is there another way? maybe not.
5. Color coding for tasks.
6. When etering a new job you should be able to put client and other info if so desired. this would also print on the invoice and be used to sort jobs via the browse.

So basically an artist could use your tool to quickly track every aspect of the job by present tasks and hardcosts and submit a report/invoice. I have the need to track both time spent and the hardcost for each job. Example: 2hrs mechanical, 1 hr illustration, both have a diffrent hourly fee, this should be preset and esaliy chosen. Printouts 8.5×11 & 11×17, CDs, FTP, Revisions, all have a different HARDCOSTS and should be preset as well. The artist can then quickly enter hi time by function and all hardcosts, a email a pdf to the manager or the client. ie. that is why client info would be great with job numbers, you could sort by client name or account person and send seperate invoices.

Sorry so much info, I was just super excited when I saw your product and I think with these small additions you could be exactly what the agency world needs!

Thanks for listening!
Mark

]]> By: David Rees http://theappleblog.com/2006/09/30/on-the-job/#comment-70562 David Rees Tue, 24 Oct 2006 07:28:43 +0000 http://theappleblog.com/2006/09/30/on-the-job/#comment-70562 This looks good. I am current beta testing another App called Billings, it seems promising too. The beta only started last week, so I am not sure when it will be made public, this is the old version page.. http://www.marketcircle.com/billings This looks good. I am current beta testing another App called Billings, it seems promising too. The beta only started last week, so I am not sure when it will be made public, this is the old version page.. http://www.marketcircle.com/billings

]]> By: Patrick Sarni http://theappleblog.com/2006/09/30/on-the-job/#comment-68455 Patrick Sarni Fri, 13 Oct 2006 18:37:55 +0000 http://theappleblog.com/2006/09/30/on-the-job/#comment-68455 This is probably one of the best finds in that last 6 months. I love it. This is probably one of the best finds in that last 6 months. I love it.

]]> By: Damien http://theappleblog.com/2006/09/30/on-the-job/#comment-67721 Damien Mon, 09 Oct 2006 17:08:09 +0000 http://theappleblog.com/2006/09/30/on-the-job/#comment-67721 I like this bit of software alot. I currently use Blinksale for company invoices and tracking and Basecamp for prject management. Blinksale is great for creating and tracking and setting up recurring invoices, but it doesn't have the simple job tracking and timing that On the Job has. I'm going to be using this, but my only real gripe is that I can't look at all of my invoices and filter by paid, unpaid, part paid, client etc. It would also be nice to setup recurring jobs. I'm sure, like me, there's a good many folk who invoice their client for the same job every month or are on a retainer. I know that On the Job doesn't aim for that, it just organises, times and invoices your jobs, but for the life of me I can't find a bit of software that does everything I need it to do. Track/Time - Create Invoice - Track Invoice Status - Export to CSV (or similar) for accounts purposes. I don't need MYOB or Quickbooks because they are too hefty. And software like Studioline is too complex. I'm a fine of KISS (keep it simple stupid) and On the Job does this incredibly well. I just need more control over invoices that have been created - total outstanding and total paid. I like this bit of software alot. I currently use Blinksale for company invoices and tracking and Basecamp for prject management.

Blinksale is great for creating and tracking and setting up recurring invoices, but it doesn’t have the simple job tracking and timing that On the Job has.

I’m going to be using this, but my only real gripe is that I can’t look at all of my invoices and filter by paid, unpaid, part paid, client etc.

It would also be nice to setup recurring jobs. I’m sure, like me, there’s a good many folk who invoice their client for the same job every month or are on a retainer.

I know that On the Job doesn’t aim for that, it just organises, times and invoices your jobs, but for the life of me I can’t find a bit of software that does everything I need it to do.

Track/Time - Create Invoice - Track Invoice Status - Export to CSV (or similar) for accounts purposes.

I don’t need MYOB or Quickbooks because they are too hefty. And software like Studioline is too complex. I’m a fine of KISS (keep it simple stupid) and On the Job does this incredibly well.

I just need more control over invoices that have been created - total outstanding and total paid.

]]> By: Chris Ryan http://theappleblog.com/2006/09/30/on-the-job/#comment-66484 Chris Ryan Thu, 05 Oct 2006 04:33:07 +0000 http://theappleblog.com/2006/09/30/on-the-job/#comment-66484 On the Job is today's feature in MacUpdate. Looks like today is a good opportunity to purchase it! On the Job is today’s feature in MacUpdate. Looks like today is a good opportunity to purchase it!

]]> By: Kevin http://theappleblog.com/2006/09/30/on-the-job/#comment-66460 Kevin Wed, 04 Oct 2006 21:51:12 +0000 http://theappleblog.com/2006/09/30/on-the-job/#comment-66460 I find it amusing that there's a lot of developer directed response posted here on a completely unreleated 3rd party site (not the Developer's own site). But anyway it's all good. Many good suggestions and I'm glad to see a new version. Keep up the great work Dan! Now if only there was a field for "Payment Instructions / TAX #, etc." ie: Make cheques payable to... at the bottom of the invoice. Right now I'm using the return address area to post this information (below my address). Not ideal but it works. Thanks for the great software. I'll definitely be purchasing it. Kevin. I find it amusing that there’s a lot of developer directed response posted here on a completely unreleated 3rd party site (not the Developer’s own site). But anyway it’s all good. Many good suggestions and I’m glad to see a new version. Keep up the great work Dan! Now if only there was a field for “Payment Instructions / TAX #, etc.” ie: Make cheques payable to… at the bottom of the invoice. Right now I’m using the return address area to post this information (below my address). Not ideal but it works.

Thanks for the great software. I’ll definitely be purchasing it.

Kevin.

]]> By: vanni http://theappleblog.com/2006/09/30/on-the-job/#comment-66458 vanni Wed, 04 Oct 2006 21:40:05 +0000 http://theappleblog.com/2006/09/30/on-the-job/#comment-66458 Dan - thanks for your reply and your prompt fix! I currently use iBiz, but having played around with your app. I will be making the switch. On the Job is not totally ready for prime-time, but it holds a better prospect of becoming that.... i like it! I can see some additions to the UI that could be made but in the meantime it meets my needs. How hard would it be to make it handle Euros US$ and CDN$ as well as others..... just being able to put in the euro symbol would be a plus. anyway once i purchase it i will direct the questions/suggestions to your site directly. cheers. Dan - thanks for your reply and your prompt fix!

I currently use iBiz, but having played around with your app. I will be making the switch. On the Job is not totally ready for prime-time, but it holds a better prospect of becoming that…. i like it! I can see some additions to the UI that could be made but in the meantime it meets my needs. How hard would it be to make it handle Euros US$ and CDN$ as well as others….. just being able to put in the euro symbol would be a plus.

anyway once i purchase it i will direct the questions/suggestions to your site directly. cheers.

]]> By: Dan Messing http://theappleblog.com/2006/09/30/on-the-job/#comment-66450 Dan Messing Wed, 04 Oct 2006 21:14:19 +0000 http://theappleblog.com/2006/09/30/on-the-job/#comment-66450 Vanni, Check out the update we just posted of On The Job: http://www.stuntsoftware.com/OnTheJob/ We've addressed exactly the problem you're mentioning by adding tabs to the top of the Info panel. Hopefully that will help out - and sorry for making those settings so hard to find in the first place! Vanni,

Check out the update we just posted of On The Job:

http://www.stuntsoftware.com/OnTheJob/

We’ve addressed exactly the problem you’re mentioning by adding tabs to the top of the Info panel. Hopefully that will help out - and sorry for making those settings so hard to find in the first place!

]]> By: vanni http://theappleblog.com/2006/09/30/on-the-job/#comment-66310 vanni Tue, 03 Oct 2006 18:35:43 +0000 http://theappleblog.com/2006/09/30/on-the-job/#comment-66310 Dear Mr developer, it too me an hour to find the Info panel to enter the invoice number. You will NEVER find the invoice field if the JOBS panel is not selected. Sorry but this is a really bad design flaw. Either have all fields available under your INFO panel or have TWO INFO icons. Dear Mr developer, it too me an hour to find the Info panel to enter the invoice number. You will NEVER find the invoice field if the JOBS panel is not selected. Sorry but this is a really bad design flaw. Either have all fields available under your INFO panel or have TWO INFO icons.

]]> By: Kevin http://theappleblog.com/2006/09/30/on-the-job/#comment-66149 Kevin Mon, 02 Oct 2006 14:18:22 +0000 http://theappleblog.com/2006/09/30/on-the-job/#comment-66149 Ahhh info panel. Of course. I should have dug around a little more. Thanks for the heads up Dan. Great app btw. Looking forward to possibly using this full-time as my billing/job tracking app of choice. Thanks, K. Ahhh info panel. Of course. I should have dug around a little more. Thanks for the heads up Dan. Great app btw. Looking forward to possibly using this full-time as my billing/job tracking app of choice.

Thanks,

K.

]]> By: Bill http://theappleblog.com/2006/09/30/on-the-job/#comment-65969 Bill Mon, 02 Oct 2006 06:35:19 +0000 http://theappleblog.com/2006/09/30/on-the-job/#comment-65969 Great app Thanks! Great app Thanks!

]]> By: Dan Messing http://theappleblog.com/2006/09/30/on-the-job/#comment-65962 Dan Messing Mon, 02 Oct 2006 04:40:16 +0000 http://theappleblog.com/2006/09/30/on-the-job/#comment-65962 Kevin: Hi, developer for On The Job here. To have the time entered into a task reflected as a cost, the hourly rate of the job must be set to some non-zero value. You can set the rate by first selecting the job in the jobs list by clicking it's name. Then open the info panel. There will be a field there marked Hourly Rate. You will also notice that there is a field in the info panel marked Invoice Number, which should solve the other problem you were having, so you really can use the notes just for notes. :) An update is almost ready to make finding those two things a lot easier, and should be out within the next week. Kevin:

Hi, developer for On The Job here. To have the time entered into a task reflected as a cost, the hourly rate of the job must be set to some non-zero value. You can set the rate by first selecting the job in the jobs list by clicking it’s name. Then open the info panel. There will be a field there marked Hourly Rate.

You will also notice that there is a field in the info panel marked Invoice Number, which should solve the other problem you were having, so you really can use the notes just for notes. :)
An update is almost ready to make finding those two things a lot easier, and should be out within the next week.

]]> By: Kevin http://theappleblog.com/2006/09/30/on-the-job/#comment-65860 Kevin Sun, 01 Oct 2006 04:40:20 +0000 http://theappleblog.com/2006/09/30/on-the-job/#comment-65860 Nice. However I can't seem to figure out how to just throw in a pre-determined amount of time and have it set the cost accordingly. It lets you manually input time but doesn't allow you to adjust cost nor does it calculate cost automatically based on manually inputed time. Why allow manual input of time if it won't use it in cost calculation? Seems like I'm either missing something obvious or it's an obvious flaw in an otherwise good softaware product. Also, no invoice numbers is pretty much a deal breaker for me as almost all my clients demand them. I realize I could use the "notes" area for this but that just seems hackish and otherwise abusing a feature I may need for *gasp* notes :) Unless again I'm missing something? Also, as already mentioned, sorting projects by ciient would be useful. Nice looking/functioning app. Can't wait to see what future versions have in store. For now I'll have to stick with iBiz (buggy as it is). Studiometry is complicated and overkill for what I need, Billable has no Tax capabilities (huge oversight) and various other software I've tried have been severly lacking one way or another. K. Nice. However I can’t seem to figure out how to just throw in a pre-determined amount of time and have it set the cost accordingly. It lets you manually input time but doesn’t allow you to adjust cost nor does it calculate cost automatically based on manually inputed time. Why allow manual input of time if it won’t use it in cost calculation? Seems like I’m either missing something obvious or it’s an obvious flaw in an otherwise good softaware product. Also, no invoice numbers is pretty much a deal breaker for me as almost all my clients demand them. I realize I could use the “notes” area for this but that just seems hackish and otherwise abusing a feature I may need for *gasp* notes :) Unless again I’m missing something? Also, as already mentioned, sorting projects by ciient would be useful.

Nice looking/functioning app. Can’t wait to see what future versions have in store. For now I’ll have to stick with iBiz (buggy as it is). Studiometry is complicated and overkill for what I need, Billable has no Tax capabilities (huge oversight) and various other software I’ve tried have been severly lacking one way or another.

K.

]]> By: Codie Westphall http://theappleblog.com/2006/09/30/on-the-job/#comment-65849 Codie Westphall Sun, 01 Oct 2006 03:30:38 +0000 http://theappleblog.com/2006/09/30/on-the-job/#comment-65849 Look like a very nice and usable app, having a look at it now Look like a very nice and usable app, having a look at it now

]]> By: Brian Warren http://theappleblog.com/2006/09/30/on-the-job/#comment-65833 Brian Warren Sat, 30 Sep 2006 23:13:40 +0000 http://theappleblog.com/2006/09/30/on-the-job/#comment-65833 Thame: The way I've been grouping projects based on clients, in On The Job is using the folders in the "Jobs" section. It's easy enough and provides enough sorting for me, but I could see how it would fall short for more extended use. Thame: The way I’ve been grouping projects based on clients, in On The Job is using the folders in the “Jobs” section. It’s easy enough and provides enough sorting for me, but I could see how it would fall short for more extended use.

]]> By: Mike Caputo http://theappleblog.com/2006/09/30/on-the-job/#comment-65806 Mike Caputo Sat, 30 Sep 2006 16:46:46 +0000 http://theappleblog.com/2006/09/30/on-the-job/#comment-65806 This looks great.. I've been considering switching to a new time tracking program since the one I'm currently using (TimeNet) has yet to convert to Universal Binary.. Its slowing my machine down.. and I don't like that.. I'll be checking this one out. This looks great.. I’ve been considering switching to a new time tracking program since the one I’m currently using (TimeNet) has yet to convert to Universal Binary.. Its slowing my machine down.. and I don’t like that..

I’ll be checking this one out.

]]> By: Mike http://theappleblog.com/2006/09/30/on-the-job/#comment-65801 Mike Sat, 30 Sep 2006 16:15:52 +0000 http://theappleblog.com/2006/09/30/on-the-job/#comment-65801 On The Job is awesome, I use it for all my freelance work! Simple, effective, and creates awesome invoices. On The Job is awesome, I use it for all my freelance work! Simple, effective, and creates awesome invoices.

]]> By: Jay http://theappleblog.com/2006/09/30/on-the-job/#comment-65799 Jay Sat, 30 Sep 2006 16:11:25 +0000 http://theappleblog.com/2006/09/30/on-the-job/#comment-65799 Brilliant! Just what i've been looking for! On a sub note - how's that re-design of Apple.com coming? ;) Brilliant! Just what i’ve been looking for!

On a sub note - how’s that re-design of Apple.com coming? ;)

]]> By: Stuntblog » Blog Archive » The Apple Blog reviews On The Job http://theappleblog.com/2006/09/30/on-the-job/#comment-65796 Stuntblog » Blog Archive » The Apple Blog reviews On The Job Sat, 30 Sep 2006 15:56:09 +0000 http://theappleblog.com/2006/09/30/on-the-job/#comment-65796 [...] The people at The Apple Blog were nice enough to do a review of On The Job. Check it out! [...] [...] The people at The Apple Blog were nice enough to do a review of On The Job. Check it out! [...]

]]> By: Thame http://theappleblog.com/2006/09/30/on-the-job/#comment-65792 Thame Sat, 30 Sep 2006 15:29:33 +0000 http://theappleblog.com/2006/09/30/on-the-job/#comment-65792 Yeah, it's a great little app. The only thing I would like would be some way to group projects based on the client. I've found myself moving slowly to Studiometry simply for this feature. On The Job is still the greatest app for those quick jobs though. Yeah, it’s a great little app. The only thing I would like would be some way to group projects based on the client. I’ve found myself moving slowly to Studiometry simply for this feature. On The Job is still the greatest app for those quick jobs though.

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