Tick (formerly Tick Spot)

Overview

Tick (formerly Tick Spot) is a time tracking application with a unique focus on project budgets rather than just hours. It's designed to help teams stay within allocated time budgets through visual budget indicators and proactive alerts, making it particularly valuable for agencies managing fixed-price projects or strict hourly budgets.

Budget-First Approach

Visual Budget Indicators

• Color-coded budget health (green, yellow, red)
• Real-time budget vs actual display
• Percentage of budget consumed
• Projected overrun warnings
• Time remaining calculations

Proactive Budget Management

• Alerts when approaching budget limits
• Weekly budget burn rate tracking
• Pace indicators (on track, ahead, behind)
• Budget reallocation suggestions
• Historical budget accuracy data

Core Features

Time Tracking

• Simple start/stop timer
• Manual time entry
• Project and task selection
• Daily timesheet view
• Mobile time entry
• Offline tracking

Project Management

• Project budget setting (hours and dollars)
• Task-level budgeting
• Multiple billing rates
• Client and project organization
• Recurring project templates

Reporting

• Budget vs actual reports
• Team utilization
• Client profitability
• Project performance
• Export capabilities

Team Collaboration

• Shared project visibility
• Team calendars
• Project notes and updates
• Budget discussions

Key Benefits

Budget Visibility

• Know project health at a glance
• Prevent budget overruns early
• Make informed scope decisions
• Improve future estimates

Simplicity

• Easy to learn and use
• Minimal training required
• Clean, uncluttered interface
• Fast time entry

Team Alignment

• Everyone sees budget status
• Shared responsibility for budgets
• Transparent project health
• Collaborative budget management

Use Cases

Agencies

• Fixed-price project management
• Client budget tracking