Direct Timesheet Approvals
TL;DR
Browser extension for **consulting firm project managers** that **auto-generates in-app e-signature requests for Tempo Timesheets** so they can **reduce client approval time by 70% and eliminate PDF exports/email follow-ups**
Target Audience
Project managers and billing coordinators at consulting firms (10–500 employees) using Tempo Timesheets in Jira for client billing
The Problem
Problem Context
Consulting firms use Tempo Timesheets in Jira to track billable hours, but clients must manually sign off on timesheets. Without e-signatures, firms either download PDFs for manual signing (unprofessional) or use generic tools like DocuSign (time-consuming and costly).
Pain Points
Users waste 5+ hours/week exporting PDFs, emailing clients, and chasing signatures. Manual work introduces errors, delays billing, and risks unpaid invoices. Generic e-signature tools don’t integrate with Tempo, forcing extra steps.
Impact
Delayed invoices mean cash flow gaps. Manual processes increase errors (e.g., wrong rates, missing hours). Clients perceive unprofessionalism when asked to sign PDFs. Firms lose billable hours to administrative overhead instead of consulting work.
Urgency
Every unsigned timesheet blocks revenue. Consulting firms bill weekly/monthly, so delays directly impact payroll and profitability. Without a fix, teams keep wasting time on a problem Tempo should solve natively.
Target Audience
Project managers, billing coordinators, and consultants in professional services firms (e.g., IT, marketing, engineering consulting). Any team using Tempo Timesheets in Jira for client billing faces this issue.
Proposed AI Solution
Solution Approach
A browser extension + backend service that adds e-signature workflows directly to Tempo Timesheets. Clients sign off within Tempo’s UI, eliminating PDF exports and manual follow-ups. The tool tracks approvals, sends reminders, and syncs data back to Jira.
Key Features
- Automated Reminders: Notifies clients via email until they approve.
- Jira Sync: Updates timesheet status in Jira once signed.
- Audit Logs: Tracks who signed/when for compliance.
User Experience
Project managers generate a timesheet in Tempo, then click ‘Request Approval.’ Clients receive an in-app notification to sign. Once approved, the timesheet updates in Jira automatically. No more manual exports or DocuSign fees.
Differentiation
Unlike generic e-signature tools, this is built *for- Tempo Timesheets. No PDF exports, no extra logins, and no per-signature costs. It’s faster than DocuSign and more professional than manual emails.
Scalability
Starts with single-user plans ($29/month) and scales to team/seat-based pricing ($99+/month for 10+ users). Adds features like bulk approvals and API access for larger firms.
Expected Impact
Firms save 10+ hours/week on manual work, bill clients faster, and reduce errors. Clients get a smoother approval process. The tool pays for itself in the first month by cutting DocuSign costs and recovery time.