Missed jobs show up as holes in your calendar and shortfalls in your bank account. When you tally the prep work, materials, and potential referrals you lose each time, the cost adds up fast.

The hidden cost of missed jobs

  • Lost referrals when unhappy clients tell others.
  • Damaged reputation — especially in close-knit communities.
  • Wasted prep time on materials or labour you now need to reassign.
  • Reduced trust, making repeat bookings less likely.

Why it happens

  • Relying on memory instead of systems.
  • Scattered notes across texts, notebooks, and sticky notes.
  • No central tracking sheet everyone can see.

The simple fix: a Job & Task Tracking Sheet

A single shared sheet keeps every job visible from first call to final invoice. Keep it lightweight, but log the essentials for each request:

  • Client or Job name
  • Task description
  • Assigned to
  • Deadline
  • Status (Not Started, In Progress, Done)
  • Notes
Grab the template: Download our free Job & Task Tracking Sheet and duplicate it for your crew.

Real example

Josh, a local plumber, used to misplace two or three job requests every month. After switching to the tracker, missed jobs dropped to zero and he earned an extra $1,500 in a single month from work he would have otherwise lost.

Want to stop the leaks in your business? Download the Job & Task Tracking Sheet today and plug every gap in your schedule.