Once the data is in Looker Studio, you can build visualizations to monitor:
Compare estimated hours vs. actual hours per project . Visual: A scatter plot (X = Actual hours, Y = Estimated hours. Quadrants: "Under-budget", "Over-run", "Scope creep"). Insight: "Customer X took 40 hours but was quoted 20. However, the margin was fine because we used junior staff. Customer Y took 22 hours but used a senior architect—we lost money." qbo time to looker studio
Choose as your destination. Some tools may first export the data to a Google Sheets connector which then acts as the source for your dashboard. Step 5: Automate Refresh Once the data is in Looker Studio, you
To get data into Looker Studio , you need a connector since there is no native "direct link" button in either platform. Using a third-party connector allows you to automate the flow of billable hours, employee productivity, and project costs into real-time dashboards. Quick Setup Guide Step 1: Choose a Connector Quadrants: "Under-budget", "Over-run", "Scope creep")
If you use a direct connector: