Product Updates

Introducing Your Personal BizziKit Dashboard: Track Time, Manage Calendar & Stay Organized

Published January 2026 • 8 min read

We're excited to announce major upgrades to the BizziKit Dashboard, your personal productivity command center. These new features help you track billable time, manage your schedule with events, tasks and appointments, and keep all your business information organized in one place.

Whether you're a freelancer billing clients by the hour, a small business owner juggling multiple projects, or an entrepreneur building your empire, these tools are designed to help you work smarter and get more done.

What's New in the BizziKit Dashboard

Task Timer with Billable Hours Tracking

Time Management & Billing

Our new task timer makes it easy to track exactly how much time you spend on each project or client. Simply name your task, select an hourly rate (if billing), and hit start. The timer runs in the background while you work, calculating your billable amount in real-time.

Key features:

Start, pause, stop, and reset controls for flexible time tracking
Pre-set hourly rates from $25 to $200/hour (or track without billing)
Live billable amount display as you work
Time entry history with task names, durations, and earnings
All data saved locally for privacy

Enhanced Calendar with Events, Tasks & Appointments

Scheduling & Organization

The calendar now supports three distinct types of entries, each with their own purpose and visual styling:

Events: General calendar entries for meetings, deadlines, and important dates
Tasks: Actionable items with priority levels (low, medium, high) to track your to-do list
Appointments: Scheduled meetings with support for end times and duration tracking

The new quick-add bar at the top of the calendar lets you add entries in seconds without opening a modal. Just select the type, enter a title and date, and click Add.

Profile Management Page

Personalization & Settings

The new profile page lets you save your personal and business details for a customized experience. Information you can store includes:

Name and contact details
Business name, role, and industry
Business size and address
Preferred currency and timezone
Default hourly rate for the timer

Your profile also shows activity stats and includes data management options to export or clear your data.

How to Use the Task Timer for Client Billing

Accurate time tracking is essential for service-based businesses. Here's how to get the most out of the new timer:

Name your task: Enter what you're working on (e.g., "Website redesign for Acme Corp")
Set your rate: Choose from preset hourly rates or select "No billing" for internal work
Start the timer: Click the green play button to begin tracking
Work on your task: The timer runs in the background - you can navigate to other tools
Pause if needed: Take a break without losing your progress
Stop and save: Click the red stop button to save your time entry

Pro Tip: Keep the dashboard open in a browser tab while working. The timer persists even if you navigate to other BizziKit tools, so you won't lose track of your time. When you're done for the day, review your time entries to see exactly where your hours went.

Getting the Most from the Enhanced Calendar

The calendar is now more powerful than ever. Here's how to use each entry type effectively:

Events - For Important Dates

Use events for deadlines, launches, important meetings, and anything that needs to happen on a specific date. Events appear with a blue indicator and are great for time-sensitive items you need to track.

Tasks - For Your To-Do List

Tasks are action items that need to get done. The priority system helps you focus on what matters most:

High priority: Critical items that need immediate attention
Medium priority: Important but not urgent tasks
Low priority: Nice-to-do items when you have extra time

Appointments - For Scheduled Meetings

Appointments are perfect for client meetings, calls, and scheduled commitments. They support end times so you can see exactly how long each appointment will take and avoid double-booking.

            Quick Add Tip: The new quick-add bar at the top of the calendar is the fastest way to add entries. Select your type (Event, Task, or Appointment), enter the details, and click Add. No modal windows, no extra clicks.
        

Your Data, Your Privacy

All BizziKit dashboard data is stored locally in your browser using localStorage. This means:

Complete privacy: Your data never leaves your device
No account required: Start using immediately without sign-up
Works offline: Access your dashboard even without internet
Easy export: Download all your data as a JSON backup anytime

The profile page includes a data management section where you can export all your data for backup or clear everything if you want to start fresh. We recommend regular exports to protect your important business information.

Cross-Tool Integration

The dashboard serves as your BizziKit command center. Activity from any tool you use is tracked and displayed in your activity feed. This includes:

Tool sessions showing which features you've used
Calendar events and tasks you've created
Time entries from the task timer
Notes you've added for quick reference

This unified view helps you understand how you're spending your time across all BizziKit tools and ensures nothing falls through the cracks.

Navigation Improvements

To make the dashboard more accessible, we've added a Dashboard link to the navigation bar across all BizziKit tools. You're always just one click away from your personal workspace, no matter which tool you're using.

The streamlined navigation makes it easy to switch between tools and your dashboard, creating a seamless workflow for your daily business operations.

Coming Soon

We're constantly improving BizziKit based on user feedback. Here's what's on our roadmap:

Calendar sync with Google Calendar and Outlook
Time entry reports for invoicing
Recurring events and tasks
Team collaboration features
Mobile app for on-the-go access

Have a feature request? We'd love to hear from you. Use the contact form to share your ideas.

Ready to Boost Your Productivity?

Try the new BizziKit Dashboard today. Track your time, manage your calendar, and keep your business organized - all in one place.

Open Your Dashboard →

Quick Start Guide

Open the Dashboard: Click "Dashboard" in the navigation or go to bizzikit.com/dashboard
Set up your profile: Click the Profile button to add your details
Add your first calendar entry: Use the quick-add bar above the calendar
Start tracking time: Enter a task name, set your rate, and click Start
Explore the tools: Access any BizziKit tool from the Quick Access section

The dashboard remembers your preferences and data between sessions, so you can pick up right where you left off every time you return.

Remember: Your data is stored locally in your browser. If you clear your browser data or use a different device, you'll need to set up your profile again. Use the Export Data feature in your profile to create backups of your important information.