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Payroll and tax 5 min read

Configure payroll tax setup and reminder rules

Finish the payroll tax profile, add state details, and set reminder rules so filings and deposits do not sneak up on the team.

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Payroll self-service 5 min read

Update your tax profile and W-2 delivery preferences

Use the My Account taxes tab to update withholding details, set the effective date, and choose whether W-2 copies can be delivered electronically.

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Payroll and tax 6 min read

Generate forms, record tax payments, and deliver W-2s

Use Tax Center for payroll forms and deposit tracking, then make employee W-2 access part of your year-end routine.

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Admin and settings 4 min read

Set company settings, branding, and defaults

Use company settings to lock in the basic details that shape scheduling, payroll, customer communication, and daily app defaults.

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Payroll and tax 6 min read

Run payroll and choose payout methods

Create a payroll run, review timecards and wages, and choose whether each employee is paid by direct deposit or a manual payout.

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Accounting 5 min read

Set up chart of accounts, tax components, and sales channels

Build the accounting base first so sales, payouts, tax, and receivables can post to the right places.

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Accounting controls 4 min read

Manage tax exemptions for customer accounts

Use the tax exemption page to keep customer exemption rules clear before orders and tax reports depend on them.

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Accounting insights 4 min read

Review sales-tax reports and resolve unassigned tax

Use the sales-tax report to see what was collected, what is unassigned, and which items need cleanup before filing.

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Wholesale 5 min read

Configure wholesale onboarding, portal settings, and payment methods

Set the wholesale defaults, choose what the public onboarding form shows, and configure payment methods before you invite customers to order.

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Schedule and time 4 min read

Review and approve timecards before payroll

Use weekly timecard review to catch missing punches, long shifts, and labor surprises before those problems become payroll issues.

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Schedule and time 5 min read

Review timecards and fix missed punches

Use Weekly Timecards to scan for open punches, compare scheduled vs actual hours, and correct obvious errors before payroll.

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Kitchen display system 5 min read

Set up a kitchen display screen

Generate a setup code, register the tablet or phone, and choose the device settings that matter before service starts.

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People 5 min read

Invite staff and launch staff onboarding

Set onboarding rules, choose default access, add staff from the manager dashboard, and share the public onboarding form with new hires.

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Getting started 4 min read

Create your company and first location

Use the public onboarding page to create your workspace, add your first location, and land in the dashboard ready for setup.

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Wholesale advanced 5 min read

Manage wholesale account settings, credits, and terms

Use the customer account area to review terms, open balances, and credits so account-level decisions are not buried in order history.

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Getting started 4 min read

Use the onboarding checklist and welcome modal

See what the first-login welcome modal does, when to use demo mode, and how the shared company checklist helps your team finish setup.

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Payroll self-service 4 min read

View paystubs, leave balances, and W-2 previews

Use the My Account paystubs tab to review pay history, check leave balances, and download W-2 copies when electronic delivery is enabled.

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Wholesale 6 min read

Place, fulfill, bill, and manage wholesale orders

Create the order, update picked quantities during fulfillment, and use the customer account view to track open balances and credits.

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Admin and settings 4 min read

Customize navigation for each role

Keep the app shell focused by showing the routes each role actually needs and hiding the ones that create noise.

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Kitchen display system 5 min read

Troubleshoot KDS sync, sound, and order visibility

Use a fast triage order for missing tickets, silent devices, scheduled orders, and screens that do not match each other.

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Production and inventory 6 min read

Set up inventory depletion and Square mapping

Map Square items to recipes, test the sync in dry-run mode, and review depletion results before you let inventory write automatically.

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Admin and settings 5 min read

Manage users, roles, and access

Use the users page to add people, adjust access, and keep employee accounts aligned with the work they actually do.

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Knowledge and AI 5 min read

Use the universal AI assistant safely

Ask clear read questions in plain language, review drafted write actions carefully, and know when a human check is still required.

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Accounting insights 4 min read

Use analytics feeds for external reporting

Use analytics feeds when another reporting tool needs a clean export path instead of manual spreadsheet work.

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