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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Production planning 4 min read

Run the fulfillment board during production

Use the fulfillment board as a live production view so the team can see what still needs to move out the door.

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Schedule and time 6 min read

Set up the timeclock and install it as an app

Create a setup code in the admin app, install the timeclock on a tablet or phone, and register the device.

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Wholesale follow-up 4 min read

Review and update wholesale email automations

Use wholesale automations to control follow-up timing, linked surveys, and email copy without losing track of which trigger runs each message.

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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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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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Schedule and time 4 min read

Use the shared timeclock every day

Walk up to the shared device, tap your card, clock in or out, and know what to do if the screen is offline or looks wrong.

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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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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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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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