|
Would our CEOs go back? |
What is the site good for? |
CEOs' quick take |
| www.openair.com |
"Perhaps." |
"Tracking time and expenses, invoicing clients." |
"Not sure what the advantage would be over software you install locally." |
| www.redgorilla.com |
"I already did." |
"The premium package they offer for input by telephone." |
"Offers a new approach that allows me to function on the road." |
| www.elite.com |
"Yes." |
"Virtual companies that don't want to invest in other software." |
"Very useful." |
| www.freetimesheet.com |
"Good time tracker, but doesn't have all that the others had." |
"Just the basics." |
"Confusing and not user-friendly." |
| www.clicktime.com |
"Not likely unless it's beefed up a bit." |
"Bare-bones time tracking." |
"We require a much more sophisticated tool." |
| www.timeledger.com |
"If I were in need of an online time-tracking system." |
"Keeping up with project hours and invoicing -- very portable." |
"The Palm interface is terrific." |
Grading the Sites
|
Ease of navigation |
Ease of use |
Help/ support |
Customization/ flexibility |
Remote access |
Reliability |
Worth paying for? |
Overall grade |
| www.openair.com |
B |
B+ |
B |
B- |
C |
B- |
D+ |
B- |
| www.redgorilla.com |
A- |
B+ |
A |
A |
A+ |
B |
C+ |
A- |
| www.elite.com |
B+ |
B+ |
B |
B+ |
A+ |
A- |
B+ |
B+ |
| www.freetimesheet.com |
B- |
C |
C- |
B- |
C |
B+ |
D+ |
C |
| www.clicktime.com |
B+ |
C+ |
B- |
D+ |
C |
B- |
D+ |
C+ |
| www.timeledger.com |
B+ |
B |
B- |
B |
C |
B |
C |
B- |
Our CEO panelists
Sue Atkinson, chairman, Atkinson Public Relations
Lori Booker, CEO, CBR Public Relations
Lori DiCesare, CEO, Legal Placements
Christine Durst, CEO and cofounder, Staffcentrix.com and EthicsCheck.com
Matthew Fenton, founder and president, Ninja BrandBuilding
Jacquelyn S. Freedman, owner, TimeWorks
Annie Gray, CEO, Annie Gray Associates
Karetta Hubbard, CEO, Hubbard & Revo-Cohen
Bob Jacobs, CEO, V.I. Engineering
Cindy Marshall, principal, Marshall Consulting
Melissa McNatt, president and CEO, JumpStart Sales
Ira Nottonson, author and business/legal consultant
Michael Samoilov, president, Javu Technologies
Anita Saville, CEO, Purse Strings
Evan Scott, president and chief strategist, Evan Scott & Associates
RenÉ Shimada Siegel, president and managing partner, HighTech Connect
Greg Steckler, president and CEO, Log Rhythms
Derek Sylvester, CEO, Sylvester Consulting Group
Katherine Thornock, CEO, FortÉ Web Services
Jill Stahl Tyler, president, Stahl & Associates International Consulting
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