Barbara L Kolts

US Patent:

20100017255, Jan 21, 2010

Filed:

Jul 10, 2009

Appl. No.:

12/459984

Inventors:

Thomas Daniel Gramza - Boston MA, US
Barbara Lynn Kolts - Uniontown OH, US
Brian Patrick Kolts - Uniontown OH, US

International Classification:

G06Q 10/00
G06Q 40/00

US Classification:

705 9, 705400, 705 30, 705 11

Abstract:

A system for generating proposals, managing projects and reporting is disclosed. The present invention allows the user to perform several important functions. First, the software aids the user in estimating costs for a proposal, based on the number of personnel who are anticipated to the employed in the proposed project. Based on this, the program will allow the user to calculate fees, based on hourly billable rates. Additionally, the program can track utilization of all individuals, departments and contractors to determine excessive idle time or overload situations. The software can also be used to enter and track all costs for the project, including billable hours, contractors, materials, etc. The software allows the user to save past proposals and projects for historical and analytical purposes. A database is created from which the user is able to review past proposals, specifically similar ones, in order to better prepare current and future proposals.