Join or Create a Team
Link your timesheet to your team leader's invoice. Team leaders can set marked-up charge rates for the company.
Join Team
Enter 6-digit team code
Note: Joining or creating a team is completely optional. However, even solo workers can benefit from creating a team to access advanced analytics features like job profitability tracking, which helps you understand the financial performance of your projects.
Why Create a Team as a Solo Worker or Small Team?
While Timewire works perfectly for individual tradesmen and contractors, creating a team (even if you're the only member) unlocks powerful analytics features that can help you run your business more profitably. Job profitability tracking, for example, allows you to see how labor costs and material expenses compare to your project budgets, giving you insights that help you price future work more accurately.
For small teams of 2-5 people, team features enable better collaboration. Team leaders can set marked-up charge rates for the company, link individual crew member timesheets to invoices, and get a complete view of all work being performed across multiple job sites.
Understanding Team Roles: Team Leader vs. Team Member
Team Leader
The team leader has full control over team settings and can:
- Set marked-up charge rates for the company
- View all team member timesheets
- Link team member hours to client invoices
- Access job profitability analytics
- Manage team members (add/remove)
Team Member
Team members can track their time and have it automatically linked to the team leader's invoices. This is perfect for contractors who work with subcontractors or small crews where the team leader handles all client invoicing.
Step-by-Step: Creating Your Own Team
- Open the Team Section: In the Timewire app, navigate to the Team section. If you're creating your first team, you'll see options to either create a new team or join an existing one.
- Tap "Create Team": Select the option to create a new team. You'll be automatically assigned as the team leader.
- Set Team Name: Choose a name for your team. For solo workers, you might use your business name or simply "My Team". This name appears on invoices and analytics reports.
- Configure Team Settings: As team leader, you can set marked-up charge rates. This is useful if you want to apply a company markup to individual crew member rates when creating client invoices.
- Get Your Team Code: Timewire generates a unique 6-digit team code and QR code. You can share these with crew members who want to join your team. Even as a solo worker, having a team code allows you to add members in the future if your business grows.
Joining an Existing Team
If you're joining a team (for example, as a subcontractor or crew member), you'll need the 6-digit team code from your team leader. Here's how to join:
- Open the Team Section: Navigate to the Team section in the Timewire app.
- Tap "Join Team": Select the option to join an existing team.
- Enter Team Code or Scan QR Code: You can either manually enter the 6-digit team code provided by your team leader, or scan the QR code if they've shared it with you. The QR code method is faster and reduces the chance of entering the wrong code.
- Confirm Join: Review the team name and tap "Join Team" to confirm. Your timesheets will now be linked to the team leader's invoices.
Benefits of Team Features for Solo Workers
Even if you work alone, creating a team unlocks valuable features:
Job Profitability Analytics
Track labor costs and material expenses against project budgets. See which jobs are most profitable and identify areas where you can improve pricing or efficiency.
Future-Proof Your Business
If you decide to hire crew members or work with subcontractors later, your team is already set up and ready to go. Simply share your team code with new members.
Professional Invoicing
Team features enable more sophisticated invoicing options, including the ability to apply company markups and generate consolidated invoices for multiple crew members.
Common Questions About Teams
Do I need to create a team if I work alone?
No, team creation is completely optional. However, creating a team (even as a solo worker) unlocks advanced analytics like job profitability tracking, which can help you make better pricing decisions and understand which projects are most profitable.
Can I be both a team leader and join another team?
Yes, you can create your own team and also join other teams. This is useful if you're a subcontractor who also manages your own crew. Your timesheets can be linked to multiple team invoices as needed.
What happens to my existing timesheets when I join a team?
Your existing timesheets remain unchanged. Only new time entries after joining the team will be linked to the team leader's invoices. You can still access and export all your historical timesheets independently.
How do I share my team code with crew members?
You can share your 6-digit team code verbally, via text message, or email. Alternatively, share the QR code which crew members can scan directly in the Timewire app. The QR code method is faster and eliminates the possibility of entering the wrong code.
Next Steps: Configure Settings
Whether you've created a team or decided to work solo, the next step is to configure your app settings. Setting location permissions to "Always" is crucial for automatic time tracking to work properly, and configuring your mail app ensures you can easily send timesheets and invoices to clients.
For small teams and solo contractors, having the right settings configured ensures smooth operation and accurate time tracking across all your job sites and work locations.
Pro Tip
Use a 6-digit code or scan a QR code to join