BQE CORE Suite

Pros: We are a small engineering consulting from Vancouver, Canada, five years ago we were looking for a project management software that was compatible with QB. We came across BQE Core and we liked the pricing, the flexibility and most importantly the fact that was specifically geared towards the engineering and construction industry. We have very lengthy projects that could take years to conclude and get very often divided and subdivided into many phases. BQE Core allowed us to organize our projects and to facilitate the time tracking and recording into the right phase. It did have some features that we thought were great, like the invoicing which I still think works very well, and the easy synchronization with QB. In addition, the fact that we could easily and quickly connect with customer support, made things very easy when we were learning how to use the program. In general, customer support is great.

Cons: BQE is not the most stable software, there is a speed problem, very often we find that we think we have saved to find out that our entries are not there, or we have to create the project all over again. This has improved over the years, but it still needs work. It is particularly bad on Monday mornings when the employees are trying to complete their timecards from the week before. From the beginning we found that BQE was very much geared to the US market, which made it tricky when it came to set up taxation here in Canada. This is one of the reasons we keep our accounting software separate and synced our projects and billing at the end of the month.

Pros: Very robust, full featured suite. Many variables to search for data. Has a CRM and accounting module.

Cons: Very slow, cumbersome at times to run reports and navigate. Custom reports need to be created by BQE (for a fee). Not really geared for project/task management. Somewhat complex and not intuitive user interface. Pricing isn't exhorbitant, but not the most budget friendly.

Pros: Able to implement it quickly, and my team caught on quick with training. It was not as painful to switch from our previous processes as we expected.

Cons: There have been some minor bugs but we were never without anything for an extended amount of time and customer service has been very helpful.

Pros: The software is simple and easy to use. Recording expenses using the platform is much easier. BQR CORE also enbles us to quickly track and control our expenses in real-time.

Cons: I appreciate services of the product. It is worth it.

Pros: I like that Core is available wherever I need it, at the office or from my home if there's something I need to add or adjust. I like that I can edit entries quickly all from a keyboard.

Cons: I have not had any issues with CORE, and certainly none that would keep me from using it.

Pros: It is very easy to use. And lots of functions

Cons: nothing I really don't like. It is all good.

Pros: It is an intuitive and powerful tool that simplifies project management, time tracking, and expense management for small to midsize businesses. Its user-friendly interface, customizable dashboards, and real-time insights boost efficiency and streamline operations.

Cons: Nothing came to my mind at this moment. It is very user friendly

Pros: I like how everything has many ways to accomplish the same thing. Not stingy on features.

Cons: Sometimes it can be laggy and require a couple refreshes prior to actual timecard submission

Pros: Love the interface that makes it so easy to enter my hours for the whole month.

Cons: Maybe common menus can be shown at the top in a row?

Pros: The functions are simple for the most part

Cons: The sections could be laid out in a more simple and accessible fashion.

Pros: Simplifies Invoicing and Billing and enhances Project Management over Time Keeping.

Cons: Implementation was a challenge primarily due to QBO, but sales expectations were different from reality.

Pros: BQE Core Suite makes invoicing and reconciling expenses fast and efficient, giving us the opportunity to update any items that may need adjusted prior to finalizing any entries each month.

Cons: BQE Core Suite runs a bit slower than we would prefer, but otherwise, it suits all our needs!

Pros: I can schedule my work hours and it tells me the total hours worked.

Cons: What I like least is that I have to post it every week instead of it being a biweekly report.

Pros: It's convenient to use. I like how it tallies all my hours on a daily and weekly basis.

Cons: Sometimes BQE CORE Suite glitches (not too often, though).

Pros: It is organized; everything is easy to find. Clear labels, info graphics, and tutorials are great

Cons: I did find the expenses portion to be a little confusing

Pros: I think it is easy to navigate and the user interface is very pleasing. I like the webinars too.

Cons: Signing in every time can be a bit of a slog.

Pros: It's easy to navigate and find what you need. This is an important aspect because I don't want to have to spend a lot of time trying to navigate my way around.

Cons: One minor complaint is that sometimes my time entries double up for no reason. This can lead to confusion within our payroll department.

Pros: All Entries are easy to maintain and quick.

Cons: It is very easy to categorised all the expenses

Pros: I like how swift and easy it is to use the BQE software!

Cons: I don’t have any dislikes that come to mind! Very pleased with the use of this software

Pros: The ability to speak to someone who knows the software when an issue arises.

Cons: Honestly I don't have an issue with it at all. We got the product BillQuick first and then went online to Core, which was a blessing because a couple of months later the pandemic hit and we were all homebound.

Pros: It breaks down each of my projects clearly and I can directly see where all of my time is going! It offers a lot of control.

Cons: It did not feel very user-friendly initially, but I caught on after some questions asked to my coworkers!

Pros: So far I have enjoyed the modifiable nature.

Cons: I am struggling to view or change forecast dollars and hours in the same window without having to refresh the page to switch from one to the other. It would be nice to have them together on the same page and update live.

Pros: It is an easy to use interface that is web based so no need to download on any device

Cons: getting used to the change between the original BillQuick and the newer core interface