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How do I track hours for multiple clients in one day?

Q: How do I track hours for multiple clients in one day?

You don't need to manually switch between clients; simply let the app detect your movements. TradesTimer uses background GPS to automatically identify each unique jobsite as a separate 'stop,' recording the duration for every client you visit in a single day.

By Ryder Wishart — years on the tools, then time tracking in a contractor’s back office · Updated 2026-06-08

Automatic Jobsite Detection

Instead of manually starting and stopping timers for every client, TradesTimer uses background GPS to detect when you arrive at and leave a location. Each unique location is recorded as a separate 'stop' without any manual input required.

Distinguishing Work from Travel

The app differentiates between 'stops' (the time you spend at a client's location) and 'trips' (the time spent driving between them). This ensures your billable hours reflect actual time on the jobsite, while also maintaining an automatic mileage log for your travels.

Reviewing Your Day

At the end of your workday, you can review the reconstructed timeline. The app provides you with rounded billable hours for each individual stop, making it easy to see exactly how much time to bill to each specific client.

FAQ

Do I need to pre-configure my clients in the app?

No, there are no jobsites to pre-configure and no accounts to set up; the app identifies locations based on your GPS movement.

Can I use this to track my mileage for taxes?

Yes, because the app records every 'trip' between stops, it serves as an automatic mileage log that you can export at tax time.

Last updated 2026-06-08.