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Billable vs Non-Billable Time

Understanding the difference and when to use each.

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intermediateUpdated 5 Mar 2026

Billable vs Non-Billable Time

Not all work hours go on the invoice.

Billable Time

Work done for the client:

  • Client meetings
  • Project work
  • Revisions
  • Client presentations

Non-Billable Time

Internal work:

  • Learning new skills
  • General admin
  • Internal meetings
  • Proposal writing

Marking Entries

Toggle Billable switch when tracking time.

Why Track Non-Billable?

  • See where time goes
  • Calculate true project costs
  • Make better pricing decisions

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