Another Reimbursables Question

Sep 16, 2007 2 Replies

As architects, we do in-house plotting for our clients and keep a list of plots by job on top of the plotter. Once a month we take that list and add the appropriate charges to invoices.



I am looking for the correct way to input all of the plots at one time and then pick them up during the invoice creation process in the "Time & Costs" prompt.



The workaround that I am using is to create a "Bill" to myself, with plots itemized by job, but that leaves an unpaid bill in the system. (I guess I could issue a Credit each month to cancel the Bill, but that seems rather sloppy.)



What can I use other than a "Bill" to itemize all of the plots at one time so that they come up in the "Time & Costs" prompt.



Thanks, Harry



p.s. We pay for plot paper once a month based on total usage. There is some loss because of missed recording and plots that cannot be charged to jobs plus we charge a multiple of what the raw material costs. I don't think it makes sense to apply the items to the paper bill but I would love to keep track of paper costs vs. plots billed.



Agreed sloppy workaround.

I would set up Plotter on the other names list and set up a service item called Plot with a unit of mesaure called plot. Enter a time sheet entry using Plotter as the resourse and Plot as the service performed. Let 1 hour represent one plot.

I quickly tried that and think it will work very well. Thank you for your suggestion and quick response.

Harry

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