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Setting Up Your Store

After creating your account, it's time to configure your store profile and get ready for business.

Step 1: Choose Your Store Type​

The first step is selecting the type of business you operate. This determines which product categories and features are available to you.

Available Store Types:​

  • Clothing - Apparel and fashion items
  • Spare Parts - Auto parts and components
  • Printing Consumables - Printing supplies and materials

How to Select:​

  1. Review the available store types
  2. Tap on the option that best describes your business
  3. Tap "Continue" after selecting

:::warning Important You cannot change your store type after selection. Choose carefully! If you need to change it later, you'll need to contact support. :::

:::info Don't See Your Store Type? If your business category is not listed, contact our support team. We can add new store types based on demand. :::

Step 2: Create Your Store Profile​

Now you'll set up the basic information for your store.

Store Information:​

  1. Store Name - Enter your business name (e.g., "Abebe's Fashion Store")
  2. Description (optional but recommended) - Add details about your store

Tips for Store Name:​

  • Use your actual business name that customers know
  • Keep it professional and clear
  • Avoid special characters that might cause issues
  • This name will appear on receipts and reports

Tap "Create Store" when finished.

Step 3: Import Product Categories​

Next, select which product categories your store will carry. Categories help organize your inventory.

How to Import Categories:​

  1. Review the list - You'll see available categories for your store type
  2. Select categories - Tap on each category you want to import
    • For clothing stores: Shirts, Pants, Dresses, Shoes, Accessories, etc.
    • For spare parts: Engine Parts, Brakes, Electrical, Tires, etc.
    • For printing: Toners, Papers, Ink Cartridges, etc.
  3. Select all that apply - Choose every category relevant to your business
  4. Tap "Import Selected Categories" - Complete the import

:::tip Pro Tips

  • Don't see a category you need? Contact support to request it
  • Not sure? You can skip this step and add categories later
  • Made a mistake? You can import more categories anytime from the Stock page :::

Step 4: Set Up Your First Branch​

Every business needs at least one branch (physical location). Let's create yours.

Branch Information:​

  1. Branch Name - Enter a descriptive name
    • Examples: "Main Store", "Downtown Location", "Mall Branch"
  2. Description (optional) - Add location details or notes

Add Staff Members:​

Now you'll assign employees to this branch.

Option 1: Create New Employee​

If you haven't added any employees yet:

  1. Tap "+ Add" to add employees
  2. Tap "Create New Employee"
  3. Fill in employee information:
    • Profile Picture (optional) - Add a photo
    • Role - Select Manager or Employee
    • First Name - Required
    • Last Name - Required
    • Phone Number - Required (they'll use this to log in)
  4. Tap "Done"

Option 2: Select Existing Employees​

If you've already created employees:

  1. View the list of existing employees
  2. Tap to select which employees work at this branch
  3. You can select multiple employees
  4. Tap "Done" when finished

:::info Employee Roles

  • Manager: Full access to inventory, sales, analytics, and employee management
  • Employee: Can process sales and manage assigned inventory (limited access)

Learn more in the Team Management section. :::

Complete Branch Setup:​

  1. Review your branch details (name, description, staff)
  2. Tap "Create Branch"

🎉 Success! Your first branch is created!

Managing Your Branches​

After creating your first branch, you can:

  • View Details - Tap on any branch to see information
  • Edit Branch - Change name, description, or staff assignments
  • Add More Branches - Tap "Add Branch" and repeat the process
  • Finish Setup - Tap "Done" when you've added all branches
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You can add more branches and employees anytime later. Learn more in Multi-Branch Management.

🎉 Congratulations! Setup Complete!​

Your store is now configured and ready to use! When you tap "Done", you'll be taken to the app's home page where you can start managing your business.

What's Next - Your Journey Through Lemat Stock​

Now that your store is set up, here's the recommended path:

Phase 1: Basic Setup (Do This First)​

  1. 📦 Add Your First Products - Start with your most popular items
  2. 👥 Add Key Customers - Import your regular customers
  3. 🏪 Add Suppliers - Set up your main suppliers
  4. 💳 Configure Payment Methods - Set up cash, credit, and other options

Start Phase 1 →

Phase 2: Start Selling​

  1. 🛒 Make Your First Sale - Process a transaction
  2. 📱 Learn the Sales Process - Master cash and credit sales
  3. 📊 Check Your Dashboard - Monitor performance

Go to Phase 2 →

Phase 3: Advanced Features​

  1. 📈 Explore Analytics - Understand your business
  2. 🔄 Manage Inventory - Track stock levels
  3. 💰 Handle Customer Credit - Manage accounts

Go to Phase 3 →

Phase 4: Master Your Business​

  1. 🏢 Multi-Branch Operations - Manage multiple locations
  2. 👨‍💼 Team Management - Optimize your staff
  3. 🎯 Business Optimization - Use data to grow

Go to Phase 4 →

Ready to add your first products? Let's continue with Phase 1: Essential Setup!