Steve Holmes, Founder & CEO, Embedded Iron Inc.

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Steve Holmes

Founder & CEO, Embedded Iron Inc.

I'm Steve Holmes, the creator of BizyClock and the founder of Embedded Iron Inc., a software company that has been in business since 2011.

BizyClock came out of a problem I kept hitting in my own company: getting people to fill out their timesheets is like pulling teeth. There's always an excuse β€” too busy, forgot, β€œI'll do it Friday” β€” and somehow it always lands on the owner to chase it all down before payroll.

So I built the time clock I wanted to use: clock in from a phone, from the field, or from a shared kiosk in seconds, and let the reports and payroll math take care of themselves. I use BizyClock to run my own team, which means every feature has to survive contact with a real payroll run before it ships.

Everything I write here comes from that seat β€” building the product, running the business, and doing the payroll myself.

What Steve writes about

  • Employee time tracking
  • Timesheet and payroll workflows
  • Job costing for small business
  • Overtime and labor compliance
  • Small business software

Articles by Steve Holmes

We're Building BizyClock in Public β€” Join Us on Reddit
Announcements

We're Building BizyClock in Public β€” Join Us on Reddit

We just launched r/bizyclock, our Reddit community for the BizyClock time tracking app β€” request features, get help, and see what we're shipping next.

Steve Holmes Β· Jul 12, 20261 min read
Best QuickBooks Time Alternative for Contractors in 2026
Comparisons

Best QuickBooks Time Alternative for Contractors in 2026

Compare the best QuickBooks Time alternatives for contractors in 2026 β€” real pricing, kiosk clock-in, job costing, and field features for trades crews.

Steve Holmes Β· Jun 20, 20261 min read
The 8 best QuickBooks Time alternatives in 2026
Comparisons

The 8 best QuickBooks Time alternatives in 2026

Comparing QuickBooks Time alternatives for 2026? See 8 simpler, more affordable time-tracking apps for small business, with features and honest pricing.

Steve Holmes Β· Jun 2, 20261 min read
8 Best Toggl Alternatives for Small Business (2026)
Comparisons

8 Best Toggl Alternatives for Small Business (2026)

Looking for a Toggl alternative in 2026? Compare 8 time-tracking apps for small business β€” employee time clocks, kiosk, job costing, and clear pricing.

Steve Holmes Β· Jun 2, 20261 min read
8 Best Clockify Alternatives for Small Business (2026)
Comparisons

8 Best Clockify Alternatives for Small Business (2026)

Looking for a Clockify alternative in 2026? Compare 8 time-tracking apps for small business β€” kiosk clock-in, job costing, and clear pricing.

Steve Holmes Β· Jun 2, 20261 min read
8 Best When I Work Alternatives for Time Tracking (2026)
Comparisons

8 Best When I Work Alternatives for Time Tracking (2026)

Looking for a When I Work alternative in 2026? Compare 8 time-tracking apps for small business β€” focused on time tracking, not just scheduling.

Steve Holmes Β· Jun 2, 20261 min read
8 Best Homebase Alternatives for Small Business (2026)
Comparisons

8 Best Homebase Alternatives for Small Business (2026)

Comparing Homebase alternatives for 2026? See 8 time clock and time-tracking apps for small business β€” simpler tools, clearer pricing, honest pros and cons.

Steve Holmes Β· Jun 2, 20261 min read
How to edit a timesheet
Working with Timesheets

How to edit a timesheet

A step-by-step guide to editing a timesheet in BizyClock β€” correcting clock-in and clock-out times, fixing entries, and submitting changes for approval.

Steve Holmes Β· Apr 13, 20261 min read
Introducing BizyClock: Time Tracking Built for Trade Companies
Small Business Tips

Introducing BizyClock: Time Tracking Built for Trade Companies

Meet BizyClock -- a time tracking platform designed specifically for electricians, plumbers, landscapers, and other trade professionals.

Steve Holmes Β· Mar 9, 20261 min read
How Accurate Time Tracking Saves Small Businesses Money
Productivity

How Accurate Time Tracking Saves Small Businesses Money

Learn how precise time records reduce payroll errors, improve job costing, and help small businesses protect their profit margins.

Steve Holmes Β· Mar 6, 20261 min read
5 Time Tracking Tips for Small Teams
Productivity

5 Time Tracking Tips for Small Teams

Discover five practical strategies that help small teams track time accurately without adding friction to their daily workflow.

Steve Holmes Β· Mar 2, 20261 min read