In-App Time Tracking
Bonsai includes a built-in timer to track time spent on tasks in real time. This ensures your billing is accurate and up to date.
Steps to track time:
Click the timer icon in the top right-hand corner of your Bonsai account.
Enter details for your time entry:
Task
Project
Description
Start and stop the timer as needed.
Once stopped, submit the entry. It will appear on the Time Tracking page.
This method is ideal for real-time tracking during active work sessions.
Manually entering tracked time
You can also add time entries manually.
Steps:
Navigate to Time Tracking in the sidebar.
Click Add Time.
Fill in details including project, task, hours, and description.
Submit the entry.
Manual entry is useful for adding previously completed work or adjustments.
Tracking non-billable hours
Some tasks or projects may be non-billable. Bonsai allows you to mark time entries accordingly.
Methods:
On the Time Tracking page,, hover over the Billable column and click the dollar sign icon to toggle billable/non-billable status.
2. Alternatively, click a specific time entry and select the Billing drop-down menu to change its status.
Note: You are also able to add time tracked on specific tasks. We have an article here that explains this in more detail.
Timesheets and Reporting
Bonsai provides detailed timesheets and reporting features for a holistic view of all tracked time.
Using Timesheets
Navigate to Timesheets.
Click Add Hours to input any additional work hours.
Account owners can lock timesheets to prevent edits:
Hover over the right-hand side of a time entry and click the lock icon.
The lock applies to all team members.
Note: If you are looking to round the hours that are being added to invoicing, this is a guide here which explains how to do this from the invoice itself.
Utilizing Reports
By navigating to the Reports section, you'll be able to navigate through some of the reports by variety of different options. Reports include:
Activity logs
Billable utilization
Project/client profitability
Budget and estimate forecasts
Project health
Time spent on tasks
Tracking time on Bonsai apps
Bonsai offers time tracking via desktop and mobile apps that sync automatically with your account.
Steps to track via app:
Download the Bonsai app for your platform.
Sign in with your Bonsai account.
Track time using the built-in timer or manual entry features.
Who can track time?
All user roles in Bonsai can track time, including:
Project Managers
Collaborators
Partners
Subcontractors
Users on the Limited Free plan
If you have any questions or run into issues with time tracking, contact our Support team at support@hellobonsai.com.