Solo business owner needs to track time across different task categories for pricing and efficiency analysis, but only finds multi-employee payroll tools.

Existing time tracking tools are designed for teams and payroll, not for a solo owner who wants to categorize time by task type (marketing, admin, procurement) for pricing analysis.

Severity

3Medium

Willingness to Pay

implied

Added

Jun 9, 2026

Workarounds Described

does it manually in a spreadsheet

Implied Software Gaps

A purpose-built time tracking app for solo owners that categorizes tasks and produces reports for pricing analysis.

App Concept

SoloTime Tracker

A lightweight time tracking app built for solo service business owners. Easily log time in custom categories like marketing, admin, and procurement, then view reports to understand where hours go and inform pricing. No payroll features, just simple, insightful tracking.

Key Features

Custom task categories (marketing, admin, procurement, etc.)
One-tap timer with manual entry option
Daily/weekly/monthly reports by category
Free tier with basic tracking; premium for advanced reporting

Target Users: Solo service business owners in home services, construction, or consulting.

Revenue Model: Freemium: Free with limited categories and reports; $9/mo Pro for unlimited categories, export, and analytics.

Existing Solutions Mentioned

payroll software

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