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summary: Describes the Projects report in Manor, which shows hours logged and revenue breakdown by project. Helps managers understand project profitability and resource allocation.
keywords: projects report, project analysis, project hours, project revenue, hours by project, revenue by project, project profitability, resource allocation, report, projects dashboard
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# Projects Report

## Introduction

The **Projects report** shows how hours logged and revenue are distributed across projects. This helps you understand which projects are consuming the most resources and generating the most revenue, enabling better decision-making about project management and resource allocation.

This report is useful for:

- **Project managers** — Monitor project performance and identify trends
- **Firm leaders** — Assess overall business health and profitability
- **Resource managers** — Allocate staff efficiently based on project demands
- **Financial analysts** — Track revenue generation and billing progress

## Key Fields

The report displays the following metrics for each project:

- **Hours logged** — Total hours worked on the project across all users and time entries
- **Revenue** — Total revenue generated from the project (based on billable hours and rates)
- **Project status** — Whether the project is open or closed
- **Total hours logged** — Sum of all hours across all projects in the report view
- **Total revenue** — Sum of all revenue across all projects in the report view

## Accessing the Projects Report

1. Navigate to **Reports** in the main menu.

2. Click the **Projects** link in the Reports list.

3. The report loads with the current year selected. You can change the year using the date selector.

![Projects report overview showing time and revenue breakdown by project](../screenshots/projects-report-overview.png)

## Report Breakdown

The Projects report displays:

- **Hours by project** — A table showing each project with its hours in a visual bar chart
- **Revenue by project** — A table showing revenue distribution across projects
- **Time period filter** — Choose different date ranges to analyze specific periods

## Interpreting the Report

### High Revenue Projects

Projects generating significant revenue are your business drivers. Ensure they remain profitable by checking:

- Billable ratios to confirm appropriate billing
- Rates applied to ensure correct pricing
- Client satisfaction and repeat business

### High Hour Projects

Projects consuming many hours may indicate:

- Complex or labor-intensive work
- Potential staffing requirements
- Opportunities for efficiency improvements
- Scope creep that needs monitoring

### Hours vs Revenue Mismatch

A project with many hours but low revenue suggests:

- Low billing rates for the work performed
- High non-billable time ratio
- Scope or pricing issues that need review
- Potential profitability concerns

## Best Practices

### Monitor Project Trends Regularly

Check the Projects report weekly or monthly to identify which projects are most important to your business. Look for:

- Projects with increasing hours but decreasing revenue (warning sign)
- Projects with stable revenue despite fluctuating hours
- Seasonal patterns in project demand

### Compare Hours to Estimates

If a project has logged more hours than estimated, investigate:

- Scope creep or scope changes
- Efficiency issues or skill gaps
- Unexpected complexities or client requests

### Review Slow Projects

Projects with high hours but low revenue may need attention:

- Adjust pricing or billing rates
- Review project scope and deliverables
- Consider whether the project is strategically valuable despite lower profitability

### Allocate Resources Wisely

Use this report to understand where your team is spending time and:

- Adjust staff assignments to balance workloads
- Identify projects that may need additional resources
- Recognize high-performing teams or individuals
- Plan future resource needs based on project pipelines

## Related Reports

- **[Revenue Report](revenue.md)** — Total revenue overview across the firm
- **[Hours Report](hours.md)** — Total hours logged breakdown by various dimensions
- **[Clients Report](clients.md)** — Revenue and hours by client
- **[Average Rate Report](average-rate.md)** — Average price per hour by project, client, or employee

## Troubleshooting

### The Report Shows No Data

- Check that the selected date range has activity
- Verify that projects have logged time entries or billable items
- Ensure you have permissions to view the data being reported

### Data Doesn't Match Expectations

- Verify the date range is correct
- Check if any projects are filtered out
- Confirm that time entries are properly marked as billable

### Report Takes Long to Load

- Try narrowing the date range to a smaller period
- Check that you have sufficient system permissions
- Contact your administrator if the issue persists