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Business Setup

Configure your business basics so customers see accurate information about your company.

Business Information

Navigate to Settings → Business in your dashboard to configure:

  • Business Name

    The company name shown to customers

  • Business Type

    Your industry (cleaning, HVAC, landscaping, etc.)

  • Description

    A brief description of your business (shown on booking page)

  • Logo

    Your brand logo (shown on invoices and booking page)

Operating Hours

Set the hours when customers can book appointments. You can set different hours for each day of the week.

Example:

  • Monday - Friday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Saturday: 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
  • Sunday: Closed

💡 Tip: Manage holidays and special hours in the 'Holiday Settings' section.

Location & Timezone

  • Address

    Your business location (used for directions to customers)

  • Service Area

    For mobile services, define the areas you serve

  • Timezone

    The timezone used for all booking times

⚠️ Setting the wrong timezone can cause booking times to be off. Double-check this setting.

Contact Information

  • Email Address

    Email for customer inquiries

  • Phone Number

    Phone number for customer calls

  • Website

    Your business website URL (optional)

Customer Reminders

Send automatic reminders to customers before appointments to reduce no-shows:

Reminder Timing

24h before48h before1 week before

Reminder Methods

  • Email reminders (enabled by default)
  • SMS reminders (optional)

💡 SMS reminders require phone number verification.

Stripe Connect (Payments)

Connect Stripe to accept online payments from invoices:

Setup Steps

  1. 1. Settings → Payments → Click "Connect Stripe"
  2. 2. Create a Stripe account or log in to existing
  3. 3. Enter business info and bank account
  4. 4. Connected! Start accepting payments from invoices

Accepted Payments

Credit cards, debit cards

Payout Schedule

Typically 2 business days to your bank

Invoice Settings

Customize default settings for your invoices:

  • Payment Terms

    Due on receipt, Net 7, Net 14, Net 30, etc.

  • Default Tax Rate

    Tax percentage automatically applied to invoices

  • Currency

    USD, JPY, EUR, GBP, and more

  • Maximum Discount Limit

    Set a maximum discount percentage (e.g., 20%) to prevent accidental over-discounting. When exceeded, a warning is shown.

  • Allow Staff to Override

    If enabled, managers and admins can apply discounts above the limit with confirmation. If disabled, only the owner can exceed the limit.

💡 Discount limits help prevent costly mistakes. The owner always sees a warning but can override.

Email & SMS Templates

Customize the content of emails and SMS sent to customers:

Email Templates

Booking Confirmation

Sent when booking is made

Reminder

Sent before appointment

Invoice

Sent with invoice

Deposit Request

Sent for upfront payment

SMS Templates

Booking Confirmation

160 characters max

Reminder

160 characters max

💡 Use variables in templates: {{customer_name}}, {{service_name}}, {{date}}, {{time}}, etc.

Branding

Reflect your brand on booking pages, emails, and invoices:

  • Logo

    Displayed on booking page, emails, and invoice headers

  • Tagline

    Catchphrase displayed below your business name

  • Language

    Language for emails and SMS (English or Japanese)

Owner Notifications

Get notified when new bookings or cancellations occur:

  • Email Notifications

    Get emails for new bookings, cancellations, reschedules

  • SMS Notifications

    Get instant SMS for urgent booking changes (requires phone verification)

Terms & Conditions / Cancellation Policy

Set up your business policies to protect both you and your customers:

  • Terms & Conditions

    Display your T&C on the booking page. Choose to show as informational text or require customer acceptance via checkbox.

  • Cancellation Policy

    Define your cancellation rules (notice period, fees, no-show policy). Use the AI wizard to generate a professional policy.

  • Where Policies Appear

    T&C shown on booking page and invoice emails. Cancellation policy included in job confirmation and reminder emails.

💡 Navigate to Settings → Policies to configure. AI-generated policies include a disclaimer that customers must acknowledge.

Staff Notifications

Keep your team informed about their assigned jobs:

Store-Level Settings

  • Staff Reminders

    Enable job reminders for staff at this store (24h, 1h before)

  • Daily Summary

    Send morning digest email with the day's schedule

Staff Preferences

  • Job RemindersReceive reminders before assigned jobs
  • New AssignmentsGet notified when assigned to a new job
  • Job UpdatesGet notified when job time/location changes

⚠️ Both store-level AND staff-level settings must be enabled for notifications to be sent.

Next Steps

Once your business is set up, add your services and staff.

Configure Services & Staff →
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