So, throw out those paper based timesheet systems, throw out spreadsheet timesheet systems that wheels are falling of off, and move to a modern timesheet software system today. When you have a system be vigilant! Make sure your people are accurate and timely with their entries, and make sure accounts are prompt in issuing invoices! Of course don't forget normal debt collection practices, there's no point issuing invoices promptly and then having poor follow up!

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You can, of course, usefully apply these checks to any major purchase or project for change, not just to software.

The key to it all is guideline number 5 above. If you properly consider entire life of a project from start to finish you will inevitably take into account other vital aspects.

Unfortunately in so many cases longer term elements get swept aside and ignored. Serious consideration stops at point of implementation. Too often man in charge of early stages of a project does not have to take responsibility for later consequences. So make sure that isn’t case in your company.

In conclusion: Be wise before event. Be aware of consequences. Think of long term. Don’t be held to ransom.