Comments on: On The Job

By: Doug

Doug — Sun, 16 Mar 2008 01:06:15 +0000

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

portrait oil painting — Wed, 07 Nov 2007 06:56:47 +0000

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

The Stig — Sat, 23 Dec 2006 16:10:39 +0000

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

Mark — Mon, 18 Dec 2006 05:50:41 +0000

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

David Rees — Tue, 24 Oct 2006 07:28:43 +0000

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

Patrick Sarni — Fri, 13 Oct 2006 18:37:55 +0000

This is probably one of the best finds in that last 6 months. I love it.

By: Damien

Damien — Mon, 09 Oct 2006 17:08:09 +0000

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

Chris Ryan — Thu, 05 Oct 2006 04:33:07 +0000

On the Job is today’s feature in MacUpdate. Looks like today is a good opportunity to purchase it!

By: Kevin

Kevin — Wed, 04 Oct 2006 21:51:12 +0000

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

vanni — Wed, 04 Oct 2006 21:40:05 +0000

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.