MacPractice Time Clock

MacPractice has a reputation for being the premier practice management and clinical software solution for doctors who want to use Apple technology. And from the MacPractice customers I routinely interact with, it appears to be well deserved. Redcort Software has a lot in common with the developers of MacPractice. For example:

• We've both been using Apple technology for over 25 years.
• We both listen carefully to our customers so we can add features that make sense based on our long experience in our respective areas of expertise. 
• We both provide full-time world class technical support and product specialists that have been in our respective niches for a long time.

So if you're looking for a Mac time clock to compliment your MacPractice MD, MacPractice DDS, MacPractice DC, or MacPractice 20/20 software, look no further than Virtual TimeClock.

Jeff Morrow
Virtual TimeClock Product Specialist
Redcort Software, Inc.

When Is Memorial Day 2013?

Memorial Day is a federal holiday that always occurs on the last Monday in May, which this year is May 27. It's a day to remember the men and women who died while serving in the United States Armed Forces. It originated after the American Civil War to pay tribute to both the Union and Confederate soldiers who died in the war. For many people, Memorial Day marks the beginning of summer vacation and Labor Day marks the end of it.

Some people confuse Memorial Day with Veterans Day. Memorial Day is set aside to remember the men and women who died while serving. Veterans Day is set aside to celebrate the service of all United States military veterans, both living and dead.

Find the dates of all 2013 federal holidays and other free time and attendance resources on our website.

Jeff Morrow
Virtual TimeClock Product Specialist
Redcort Software, Inc.

Tracking Student Attendance

Most businesses use time clock software to help manage employee hours worked. It's an easy and efficient way to hold employees accountable for each work day, to control labor costs by reducing overtime, and to keep track of vacation and sick pay. Some businesses use Virtual TimeClock just because they love the in & out board interface which makes it so easy to keep track of what staff is working on and who's off and on site. Still others use it to track time spent on different jobs and projects so they know how much labor time to bill customers. We also have quite a few schools using Virtual TimeClock to track student attendance, especially for schools specializing in adult education or career training.

Here's how it works. You can install Virtual TimeClock on a computer in the classroom. Students can select their name from the list and clock in with a passcode. If you're concerned about confidentiality, then use the time clock PIN interface so students can clock in and out without seeing the names of the other students. At the end of the semester, the instructor can run a summary report that automatically totals the hours of the students. This information is invaluable for seeking government funding, reporting grant expenditures, or just making sure students are meeting the minimum hours needed to meet the class requirements.

You can check out a list of some of the schools that use our time clock software on our website.

Jeff Morrow
Virtual TimeClock Product Specialist
Redcort Software, Inc.

ADP ezLaborManager Replacement

I've talked to several prospective customers lately who are looking for a new time & attendance system to replace ADP ezLaborManager. Their first issue is the expense; being charged several dollars per employee every month, month after month, is starting to get expensive. They're looking for a time clock software solution they can buy outright. Their second issue is they don't like feeling trapped into continuing to use ezLaborManager because they think they'll lose integration with ADP payroll. Virtual TimeClock is a great solution for both of these issues.

First of all, Virtual TimeClock is a one-time license fee based on computer connections rather than per employee who needs to use the time clock. So a company that wants to run a time clock on 10 individual computer workstations will pay more than a company that can manage with running a time clock on 2 computers in places of convenient access to all employees. Secondly, Virtual TimeClock integrates perfectly with ADP Pay eXpert online payroll. So there's really no need to continue paying high and ongoing fees for your employee time & attendance.

Jeff Morrow
Product Specialist
Redcort Software, Inc.

LionClock Replacement

We still get occasional calls from businesses looking for a LionClock replacement. They're usually a little frustrated because they can't get ahold of any of the folks at LionClock, and according to their website their last time clock software update was 2011. It looks like the publishers of LionClock got themselves into some trouble with another time & attendance software company over trademark infringement.

If you're a former or current LionClock user looking for a new time clock software solution, then I'd encourage you to take a look at Virtual TimeClock. I know it will meet all your time & attendance needs. You can download the free time clock software trial anytime.

Jeff Morrow
Virtual TimeClock Product SPecialist
Redcort Software, Inc.

Virtual TimeClock '13 R1.1 Maintenance Release

We posted a maintenance release for Virtual TimeClock '13 earlier this week that fixes a number of minor issues related to the new report preview window, QuickBooks payroll export now properly saves to the selected export folder location, saving new leave awards once again work reliably for all users and categories, and clients that lose TimeClock Server connectivity no longer receive a spurious error. Check the Virtual TimeClock '13 release notes for a full list of fixes.

Virtual TimeClock '13 R1.1 is a free update to all customers enrolled in our software maintenance & support program and anyone who purchased a Virtual TimeClock '13 Release 1 license.

Jeff Morrow
Virtual TimeClock Product Specialist
Redcort Software, Inc.

When to Spring Forward 2013?

Daylight Saving Time, or DST, begins on the second Sunday of March and ends on the first Sunday of November. In March, clocks are moved forward one hour from 2am standard time to 3am DST, and in November, clocks are moved back one hour from 2am DST to 1am standard time. In 2013, DST begins on Sunday, March 10.

Supporters of DST say that it saves energy, reduces traffic accidents, reduces crime, and encourages outdoor activity in the evening, so it's good for physical and psychological health.

Opponents of DST say that actual energy savings are inconclusive, it disrupts morning activities, and changing clocks twice a year is economically and socially disruptive. They think these negative effects cancel out any benefit to observing DST.

What do you think?

Jeff Morrow
Virtual TimeClock Product Specialist
Redcort Software, Inc.