1DayLater
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1DayLater is an online time tracking and invoicing software, used by freelancers and small businesses.
The main function of 1DayLater is to help users create invoices for clients. Secondary reports, such as breakdowns of business travel
for the reimbursement of company expenses can also be created. Real-time analysis reports aim to make users better motivated and more productive.
The software was developed by two brothers, Paul and David King; after they experienced similar frustrations while working freelance, the brothers wanted to create a product that would let them track time, expenses and business miles in a single location.
PCmag voted 1DayLater as one of the 'Best Free Software of 2010'
Time, expenses or business miles are entered into a single text field, saving the need for multiple software platforms. These activities are inputted using everyday shorthand
, 1DayLater uses algorithms to interpret this information. This is used to create invoices and mileage claims or to observe working habits using real-time data visualisation. The software can be updated either via a computer's web-browser or using a mobile phone
, via a 'lite' site or mobile app.
An iPhone
app (Apple Inc.) is available, but currently there is no similar app for other modern phones such as Google
's Android phone and BlackBerry
(although they are in development according to the founders). This is seen as a limitation for many users.
In August, 2011, 1DayLater adopted an invoice template system in the hope of reaching out to the design community. This allows designers to create and upload their own invoice designs to be used on the platform.
- BBC Webscape (July 2010) - Kate Russell gives her latest selection of the best sites on the World Wide Web
- Pcmag (March 2010) - The best free software of 2010
- Lifehacker (February 2010) - "A worthy addition to our 'Top Ten Tips and Tools for Freelancers'"
- The Journal Newspaper (May 2009) - "Top Ten Brands of the North East" (UK)
- Techcrunch
(January 2009) - "A 'feisty time tracking solution from the North East of England'"
July, 2009 - 1DayLater is made a case study for Sunderland Software City to help promote the North East (UK)'s digital strategy.
August, 2009 - 1DayLater is incorporated as a limited company
November, 2009 - 1DayLater in Beta phase
March, 2010 - Public launch of 1DayLater
The main function of 1DayLater is to help users create invoices for clients. Secondary reports, such as breakdowns of business travel
Business travel
Business travel is the practice of people traveling for purposes related to their work. It is on the rise especially with foreign business markets opening up...
for the reimbursement of company expenses can also be created. Real-time analysis reports aim to make users better motivated and more productive.
The software was developed by two brothers, Paul and David King; after they experienced similar frustrations while working freelance, the brothers wanted to create a product that would let them track time, expenses and business miles in a single location.
PCmag voted 1DayLater as one of the 'Best Free Software of 2010'
Features
1DayLater combines time tracking, mileage tracking and expense tracking, to create PDF invoices for clients and Excel spreadsheets for data analysis.Time, expenses or business miles are entered into a single text field, saving the need for multiple software platforms. These activities are inputted using everyday shorthand
Shorthand
Shorthand is an abbreviated symbolic writing method that increases speed or brevity of writing as compared to a normal method of writing a language. The process of writing in shorthand is called stenography, from the Greek stenos and graphē or graphie...
, 1DayLater uses algorithms to interpret this information. This is used to create invoices and mileage claims or to observe working habits using real-time data visualisation. The software can be updated either via a computer's web-browser or using a mobile phone
Mobile phone
A mobile phone is a device which can make and receive telephone calls over a radio link whilst moving around a wide geographic area. It does so by connecting to a cellular network provided by a mobile network operator...
, via a 'lite' site or mobile app.
An iPhone
IPhone
The iPhone is a line of Internet and multimedia-enabled smartphones marketed by Apple Inc. The first iPhone was unveiled by Steve Jobs, then CEO of Apple, on January 9, 2007, and released on June 29, 2007...
app (Apple Inc.) is available, but currently there is no similar app for other modern phones such as Google
Google
Google Inc. is an American multinational public corporation invested in Internet search, cloud computing, and advertising technologies. Google hosts and develops a number of Internet-based services and products, and generates profit primarily from advertising through its AdWords program...
's Android phone and BlackBerry
BlackBerry
BlackBerry is a line of mobile email and smartphone devices developed and designed by Canadian company Research In Motion since 1999.BlackBerry devices are smartphones, designed to function as personal digital assistants, portable media players, internet browsers, gaming devices, and much more...
(although they are in development according to the founders). This is seen as a limitation for many users.
In August, 2011, 1DayLater adopted an invoice template system in the hope of reaching out to the design community. This allows designers to create and upload their own invoice designs to be used on the platform.
Company
The company was formed in 2009 under the company name 1DayLater Ltd. It has one commercial product of the same name. It remains privately held and located in Newcastle Upon Tyne, United Kingdom.Software Integration
1DayLater has a documented API for developers, to make it easy to integrate with other software. (See specifically The 1DayLater API )Press
1DayLater has had the following press coverage:- BBC Webscape (July 2010) - Kate Russell gives her latest selection of the best sites on the World Wide Web
- Pcmag (March 2010) - The best free software of 2010
- Lifehacker (February 2010) - "A worthy addition to our 'Top Ten Tips and Tools for Freelancers'"
- The Journal Newspaper (May 2009) - "Top Ten Brands of the North East" (UK)
- Techcrunch
TechCrunch
TechCrunch is a web publication that offers technology news and analysis, as well as profiling of startup companies, products, and websites. It was founded by Michael Arrington in 2005, and was first published on June 11, 2005....
(January 2009) - "A 'feisty time tracking solution from the North East of England'"
History
March, 2009 - Development of 1DayLater started at Teesside's Institute of Digital InnovationJuly, 2009 - 1DayLater is made a case study for Sunderland Software City to help promote the North East (UK)'s digital strategy.
August, 2009 - 1DayLater is incorporated as a limited company
Limited company
A limited company is a company in which the liability of the members or subscribers of the company is limited to what they have invested or guaranteed to the company. Limited companies may be limited by shares or by guarantee. And the former of these, a limited company limited by shares, may be...
November, 2009 - 1DayLater in Beta phase
March, 2010 - Public launch of 1DayLater
See also
- Data Visualisation
- ProductivityProductivityProductivity is a measure of the efficiency of production. Productivity is a ratio of what is produced to what is required to produce it. Usually this ratio is in the form of an average, expressing the total output divided by the total input...
- MotivationMotivationMotivation is the driving force by which humans achieve their goals. Motivation is said to be intrinsic or extrinsic. The term is generally used for humans but it can also be used to describe the causes for animal behavior as well. This article refers to human motivation...
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