For simple task tracking, it is not necessary that you have to use complex task management software. You can use a simple Excel Task Tracker to manage a few tasks. You can also use the excel template to manage a small number of issues.

This Excel template will help you manage your tasks by giving you a place to create a list of all the things that need doing. It also includes columns for tracking deadlines, progress made on each task, and any notes or comments. 

Template details:
Who all can use:

• Any business of any size
• Project managers working on multiple projects
• Team members to track their daily task list
• Help desk support management

Format: MS Excel

Features:

Fields or Columns in the Excel Task Tracker Template - 

• No. (Serial Number)- A serial number for the tasks.
• Task / Issue Description- This is a brief description.
• Owner- This is the person responsible.
• Start and Due- The Start is when it is started and due is when it is due.
• Status- There are four statues
  - TBD (To Be Done): Indicates need to be executed.
  - WIP (Work In Progress): work is in progress.
  - Late: Is delayed.
  - Close: Is complete.
• Comments/Updates- This is the column where you can give the latest update.