Admin Section Setup Manual

A detailed beginner-friendly setup guide for the Admin / CEO area of the Business Management System. This manual explains how to configure companies, departments, users, permissions, modules, folders, reports, Nora Reed, security, and system settings.

Version 1.0 RJ & SD Ventures Admin-Only Manual Setup Guide
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1. Admin Overview

The Admin section is the control center for the entire Business Management System. This is where the owner, CEO, or approved administrator sets up the app, controls who can access each area, manages companies, configures departments, and protects business information.

Plain-English meaning: The Admin section answers:
  • What businesses are inside this app?
  • Which departments exist?
  • Who can log in?
  • What can each person see and do?
  • What features are turned on?
  • Where are files and reports saved?
  • How is the system protected?

What the Admin Section Is For

System Setup Configure companies, departments, modules, users, roles, permissions, folders, and settings.
Access Control Decide who can see Accounting, Marketing, HR, Management, files, reports, and admin tools.
Business Oversight Review activity, reports, overdue work, files, and department performance.
Security Protect private business information, staff records, accounting records, and internal files.

Who Should Use This Section

  • CEO/Admin: Main owner account with full control.
  • System Admin: Trusted person allowed to manage setup and users.
  • Department Admin: May manage limited settings for one department if allowed.
Admin-only warning: This manual should not be given to regular staff. Admin access controls the entire app.

2. Before You Start

Before setting up the app, gather the basic information needed to configure everything correctly.

Information To Prepare

  • Business names
  • Business logos
  • Business emails
  • Company addresses if used
  • Tax numbers if needed for invoices
  • Departments to include
  • User names and emails
  • Which user belongs to which department
  • Which businesses each user can access
  • Which reports the CEO/Admin wants to receive
  • Folder structure for files

Recommended First Setup Rule

Start simple. Set up the core businesses, departments, users, and permissions first. Add advanced integrations, automation, and extra features later.

Important: Do not add social media passwords, bank passwords, email passwords, or private login details into ordinary notes or open text fields. Use secure integrations or an encrypted credential vault only.

3. First Admin Login

The first admin login is used to create the main owner account and confirm the app is ready to configure.

How To Log In as Admin

  1. Open the Business Management System app.
  2. Enter the CEO/Admin email or username.
  3. Enter the password.
  4. Click Login.
  5. Open the Admin or CEO/Admin section.
  6. Confirm that the dashboard loads correctly.

First Login Security Steps

  1. Change the default password if one was used.
  2. Use a strong password that is not used anywhere else.
  3. Enable two-factor authentication if available.
  4. Confirm the admin email address is correct.
  5. Do not share the main admin login with staff.
Never share the main admin account: Every user should have their own login. Shared accounts make activity tracking and security much weaker.

4. Recommended Setup Order

Use this setup order to avoid confusion. The app should be configured in layers, starting with the business structure and ending with advanced tools.

Best Setup Order

  1. Create company records.
    Add each business that will be managed inside the app.
  2. Add branding.
    Upload logos, set business names, and add basic company details.
  3. Create departments.
    Set up Accounting, Marketing, HR, Management, CEO/Admin, and any custom departments.
  4. Turn modules on or off.
    Choose which sections each company will use.
  5. Create roles.
    Set role names such as CEO/Admin, Department Head, Staff, Contractor, and Viewer.
  6. Create users.
    Add each person with their own login.
  7. Assign permissions.
    Control exactly what each user can view, add, edit, delete, export, or manage.
  8. Set up department settings.
    Configure Accounting, Marketing, HR, and Management options.
  9. Create folders.
    Set up company and department folders for files and reports.
  10. Configure reports.
    Choose default reports, date ranges, export rules, and admin summaries.
  11. Set up Nora Reed.
    Configure the AI assistant identity, access rules, and help behavior.
  12. Review security.
    Check passwords, permissions, access groups, backups, and audit logs.
Best practice: Do not invite all users until companies, departments, roles, and permissions are ready.

5. Company Setup

Company setup creates the business profiles inside the app. Each company can have its own records, users, reports, folders, invoices, branding, and settings.

Company Details To Add

  • Company name
  • Display name
  • Business email
  • Logo
  • Address if used
  • Phone number if used
  • Website
  • Tax number if needed
  • Default currency
  • Timezone

How To Add a Company

  1. Open the Admin section.
  2. Click Companies or Business Profiles.
  3. Click Add Company.
  4. Enter the company name.
  5. Upload the company logo if available.
  6. Add email, website, and business details.
  7. Select default currency and timezone.
  8. Choose which modules this company will use.
  9. Click Save Company.

Recommended Company Records

Company Purpose in the App
RJ & SD Ventures Umbrella company, apps, systems, beta testing, admin operations.
Birchstone Market Shopify store, ecommerce, products, marketing, accounting.
Legacy Ladies Services business, client work, admin, bookkeeping, social media support.
Branding note: Use RJ & SD Ventures as the display name, not RJ.SDVENTURES.

6. Multiple Businesses Setup

The app can manage multiple companies without mixing records if each company is set up correctly.

Why Multi-Company Setup Matters

  • Accounting records stay separate.
  • Marketing campaigns stay connected to the right brand.
  • HR records stay attached to the correct business.
  • Management tasks can be filtered by company.
  • Reports can be created for one business or all businesses.

Company Access Options

Access Type Meaning Example
Single Company User can only access one business. Marketing assistant only sees Birchstone Market.
Multiple Companies User can access selected businesses. Bookkeeper sees Birchstone Market and Legacy Ladies.
All Businesses User can access every business in the system. CEO/Admin sees all companies.

How To Set User Company Access

  1. Open Admin.
  2. Go to Users.
  3. Open the user profile.
  4. Find Company Access.
  5. Select one company, multiple companies, or All Businesses.
  6. Save the user profile.
Important: Only trusted admin-level users should have All Businesses access.

7. Branding Setup

Branding setup controls how company names, logos, colors, and document headers appear in the app and on generated reports or invoices.

Branding Items

  • Company logo
  • Display name
  • Brand color
  • Document header
  • Email footer
  • Invoice logo
  • Report cover style

How To Add Branding

  1. Open Admin.
  2. Open Companies.
  3. Select the company.
  4. Click Branding or Appearance.
  5. Upload the logo.
  6. Set the display name.
  7. Choose brand color if available.
  8. Preview invoice/report appearance if available.
  9. Click Save Branding.

Branding Best Practices

  • Use a clear logo with good contrast.
  • Use the same company name everywhere.
  • Keep report and invoice branding professional.
  • Do not use blurry or low-quality logos.

8. Department Setup

Departments divide the business into work areas. Each department can have its own dashboard, users, tasks, files, reports, and settings.

Recommended Departments

Department Purpose
Accounting Income, expenses, invoices, receipts, reconciliation, reports.
Marketing Campaigns, content, social media, SEO, landing pages, analytics.
HR Staff records, contractors, onboarding, documents, policies, training.
Management Tasks, projects, meetings, goals, approvals, department coordination.
CEO/Admin Owner control, reports, permissions, audit logs, settings.

How To Add a Department

  1. Open Admin.
  2. Click Departments.
  3. Click Add Department.
  4. Enter department name.
  5. Select department head if known.
  6. Select which modules the department can use.
  7. Set default folder access.
  8. Save the department.
Best practice: Create departments before adding users. That makes assigning users easier.

9. Module Setup

Modules are the major sections of the app. Admin can turn modules on or off for each company and control who has access.

Common Modules

Accounting Marketing HR Management Messaging File Sharing Reports Nora Reed Settings

How To Enable a Module

  1. Open Admin.
  2. Go to Modules or System Features.
  3. Select the company.
  4. Turn on the modules that company needs.
  5. Assign module access to roles or users.
  6. Save changes.

Recommended Starting Modules

Phase Recommended Modules Why
Phase 1 Accounting, Management, Files, Reports Core business tracking and organization.
Phase 2 Marketing, HR, Messaging Department expansion and team coordination.
Phase 3 Nora Reed, integrations, automation Advanced support after the basics are stable.

10. User Setup

Users are the people who can log in to the app. Every person should have their own user account.

User Information To Add

  • Full name
  • Email address
  • Role
  • Department
  • Company access
  • Module permissions
  • Status

How To Add a User

  1. Open Admin.
  2. Click Users.
  3. Click Add User.
  4. Enter full name.
  5. Enter email address.
  6. Select role.
  7. Select department.
  8. Choose company access.
  9. Choose module permissions or access group.
  10. Set account status to Active, Pending, or Invite Sent.
  11. Send invite or save user.

User Statuses

Status Meaning
Pending User has been created but has not accepted access yet.
Invite Sent An invitation email or setup link has been sent.
Active User can log in.
Suspended User is temporarily blocked from logging in.
Inactive User no longer has access.
Security rule: Do not let multiple staff members use the same login. Each user needs their own account.

11. Roles Setup

Roles are job-based access labels. They make it easier to give the right permissions to the right people.

Recommended Roles

Role Recommended Access
CEO/Admin Full system access.
Department Head Manage own department, tasks, reports, and users depending on permissions.
Accounting User Accounting records, invoices, reports, files based on approval level.
Marketing User Campaigns, content, SEO, analytics, marketing files.
HR User HR records, onboarding, documents, policies, reports.
Management User Tasks, projects, meetings, goals, reports.
Viewer Read-only access to approved sections.
Contractor Limited access to assigned tasks or files only.

How To Create a Role

  1. Open Admin.
  2. Go to Roles.
  3. Click Add Role.
  4. Enter role name.
  5. Add a short description.
  6. Select default permissions.
  7. Save the role.
Beginner tip: Roles are templates. Permissions are the exact rules attached to those templates.

12. Permissions Setup

Permissions control what each user can see and do. This is one of the most important admin setup areas.

Common Permission Types

Permission What It Allows
View User can see records but cannot change them.
Create User can add new records.
Edit User can change existing records.
Delete User can remove records.
Approve User can approve records, requests, or completed work.
Export User can download or print records and reports.
Manage Settings User can change module settings.
Manage Users User can add, edit, suspend, or deactivate users.

How To Set Permissions

  1. Open Admin.
  2. Click Users, Roles, or Permissions.
  3. Select the user or role.
  4. Select company access.
  5. Select module access.
  6. Choose view, create, edit, delete, approve, export, and manage settings options.
  7. Review the access summary.
  8. Save changes.

Recommended Permission Rules

  • Only CEO/Admin should have full access.
  • Delete permission should be limited.
  • Export permission should be limited for Accounting and HR.
  • Contractors should only see assigned tasks and files.
  • Department heads should not automatically see other departments unless approved.
  • Users should not manage their own permissions.
Critical: Permission mistakes can expose private HR, accounting, or business records. Review carefully before inviting users.

13. Access Groups

Access groups are permission bundles. They make it faster to give the same access to multiple users.

Example Access Groups

Access Group Recommended Access
CEO/Admin Full Access All companies, all modules, all settings, all reports.
Accounting Department Accounting module, accounting files, accounting reports.
Marketing Department Marketing module, content, campaigns, marketing files, analytics.
HR Department HR module, HR files, HR reports, onboarding, policies.
Management Department Tasks, projects, reports, files, department coordination.
Contractor Limited Only assigned tasks and approved files.
Read-Only Viewer Can view approved records but cannot edit or export.

How To Create an Access Group

  1. Open Admin.
  2. Go to Access Groups.
  3. Click New Access Group.
  4. Enter group name.
  5. Select company access.
  6. Select module permissions.
  7. Select file and report access.
  8. Save the group.
  9. Assign users to the group.

14. Accounting Setup

Accounting setup prepares the Accounting section for income, expenses, invoices, receipts, reports, and reconciliation.

Accounting Settings To Configure

  • Income categories
  • Expense categories
  • Invoice numbering
  • Invoice logo
  • Payment terms
  • Tax settings
  • Payment methods
  • Vendor fields
  • Customer fields
  • Receipt upload rules
  • Approval rules
  • Report defaults

How To Configure Accounting

  1. Open Admin.
  2. Go to Modules and confirm Accounting is enabled.
  3. Open Accounting Settings.
  4. Select the company.
  5. Add or review income and expense categories.
  6. Set invoice number format.
  7. Upload invoice logo.
  8. Set payment terms and payment instructions.
  9. Configure tax settings if applicable.
  10. Set who can create, edit, delete, approve, and export accounting records.
  11. Save settings.
Reminder: Tax setup should be checked with a qualified accountant or tax professional.

15. Marketing Setup

Marketing setup prepares the Marketing section for campaigns, social content, SEO, landing pages, email marketing, analytics, files, and reports.

Marketing Settings To Configure

  • Campaign categories
  • Content platforms
  • Social media channels
  • Content statuses
  • Approval rules
  • SEO fields
  • Landing page tracking fields
  • Analytics fields
  • Marketing folders
  • Report defaults

How To Configure Marketing

  1. Open Admin.
  2. Confirm Marketing is enabled in Modules.
  3. Open Marketing Settings.
  4. Select the company or brand.
  5. Add platforms such as Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, Pinterest, YouTube, Blog, Email, and Website.
  6. Add campaign categories.
  7. Set content statuses such as Idea, Draft, Ready, Scheduled, Posted, Needs Review.
  8. Set approval rules if posts or campaigns need review.
  9. Create marketing folders.
  10. Save settings.
Credential warning: Do not store social media passwords in ordinary app notes. Use official integrations, OAuth connection, or an encrypted credentials vault when available.

16. HR Setup

HR setup prepares the HR section for staff records, contractor records, onboarding, policies, documents, training, privacy, and reports.

HR Settings To Configure

  • Staff statuses
  • Contractor statuses
  • Role titles
  • Onboarding checklists
  • Document categories
  • Policy categories
  • Training categories
  • Review schedules
  • Privacy levels
  • Approval rules
  • Report defaults

How To Configure HR

  1. Open Admin.
  2. Confirm HR is enabled in Modules.
  3. Open HR Settings.
  4. Select company or All Businesses.
  5. Add staff and contractor statuses.
  6. Create onboarding checklist templates.
  7. Create document, policy, and training categories.
  8. Set privacy levels for HR records.
  9. Set HR permissions and export restrictions.
  10. Save settings.
Privacy reminder: HR access should be limited to approved HR/Admin users only.

17. Management Setup

Management setup prepares the Management section for tasks, projects, deadlines, goals, meetings, approvals, files, and reports.

Management Settings To Configure

  • Task statuses
  • Task priorities
  • Task categories
  • Project categories
  • Multi-assignee option
  • All Businesses assignment option
  • Reminder rules
  • Approval rules
  • Report defaults

How To Configure Management

  1. Open Admin.
  2. Confirm Management is enabled in Modules.
  3. Open Management Settings.
  4. Add or confirm task statuses.
  5. Add or confirm task priorities.
  6. Turn on multiple assignees if users need to assign tasks to more than one person.
  7. Turn on All Businesses assignment if tasks can apply to every company.
  8. Set default project categories.
  9. Set approval and reporting rules.
  10. Save settings.

18. Messaging Setup

Messaging setup controls internal communication between users and departments.

Messaging Options

  • Direct messages
  • Department messages
  • Project comments
  • Task comments
  • File attachments
  • Read receipts
  • Message history
  • Admin visibility rules

How To Configure Messaging

  1. Open Admin.
  2. Confirm Messaging is enabled in Modules.
  3. Open Messaging Settings.
  4. Choose whether users can message individuals, departments, or both.
  5. Choose whether attachments are allowed.
  6. Set message retention rules if available.
  7. Set who can view message history.
  8. Save settings.
Policy reminder: Internal communication rules should be clear. Users should know what messages are private, monitored, or retained.

19. File & Folder Setup

File setup creates the folder structure used by all departments. Good folder setup makes the app easier to use and prevents private files from being placed in the wrong area.

Recommended Folder Structure

  • CEO/Admin
    • Daily Reports
    • System Settings
    • Audit Logs
    • Backups
  • Accounting
    • Invoices
    • Receipts
    • Bank Statements
    • Reports
    • Taxes
  • Marketing
    • Campaigns
    • Social Posts
    • Graphics
    • SEO
    • Reports
  • HR
    • Staff Records
    • Contractor Records
    • Policies
    • Training
    • Reports
  • Management
    • Projects
    • Meetings
    • Tasks
    • Reports
    • Procedures

How To Create Folders

  1. Open Admin.
  2. Go to File Settings or Folder Manager.
  3. Select the company.
  4. Click New Folder.
  5. Enter folder name.
  6. Select parent folder if needed.
  7. Set folder permissions.
  8. Save the folder.
Important: HR and CEO/Admin folders should be restricted. Do not give general users access to private folders.

20. Reports Setup

Reports setup controls what reports are available, who can view them, and where they are saved.

Report Types To Configure

Report Area Examples
Accounting Profit and loss, income, expenses, invoices, taxes.
Marketing Campaigns, content, SEO, landing pages, analytics.
HR Staff list, onboarding, missing documents, training, reviews.
Management Tasks, projects, overdue work, completed work, department activity.
Admin User activity, audit log, permissions, daily summaries, system health.

How To Configure Reports

  1. Open Admin.
  2. Click Report Settings.
  3. Select company or All Businesses.
  4. Choose which reports are available.
  5. Set who can view, export, print, or email reports.
  6. Choose default date ranges.
  7. Choose default save folders.
  8. Save settings.

21. Daily Admin Reports Setup

Daily Admin Reports summarize what happened in the system each day. These reports are designed for CEO/Admin review.

What Daily Admin Reports May Include

  • Tasks created
  • Tasks completed
  • Overdue tasks
  • Department activity
  • Accounting entries added
  • Invoices created or sent
  • Marketing campaigns updated
  • HR records changed
  • Files uploaded
  • Messages sent
  • User login activity
  • Permission changes

Recommended Save Location

Save reports in:

CEO/Admin → Daily Reports → Year → Month → Date
Example: CEO/Admin/Daily Reports/2026/June/2026-06-21

How To Set Up Daily Admin Reports

  1. Open Admin.
  2. Go to Report Settings.
  3. Select Daily Admin Summary.
  4. Choose which departments to include.
  5. Choose the save folder.
  6. Choose report time if scheduling is available.
  7. Choose whether the report is generated automatically or manually.
  8. Restrict access to CEO/Admin only.
  9. Save settings.
Important: Activity reporting should follow company policy and applicable privacy laws. Admin should clearly understand what is being tracked and why.

22. Nora Reed Setup

Nora Reed is the built-in AI office assistant for the Business Management System. Admin setup controls Nora’s profile, permissions, voice/personality settings, and what information she can help with.

Nora Setup Items

  • Assistant name
  • Profile image or video
  • Voice/personality guidance
  • Welcome message
  • Allowed modules
  • Restricted modules
  • Department-specific help
  • Admin-only abilities
  • Chat history rules

Recommended Nora Identity

Name: Nora Reed
Brand wording: RJ & SD Ventures
Pronunciation: R-J and S-D Ventures
Style: Warm, polished, professional, Australian voice, lightly humorous, confident, elegant, and office-ready.

How To Configure Nora

  1. Open Admin.
  2. Go to Nora Reed Settings or AI Assistant Settings.
  3. Set assistant name to Nora Reed.
  4. Upload Nora’s profile image or video if available.
  5. Add welcome message.
  6. Set department help permissions.
  7. Choose whether Nora can access Accounting, Marketing, HR, Management, Reports, and Files.
  8. Restrict private records unless approved.
  9. Save settings.

Nora Access Best Practice

  • Nora should only access information the current user is allowed to access.
  • Regular staff should not be able to ask Nora for CEO/Admin-only reports.
  • HR and Accounting information should be restricted carefully.
  • Nora should help explain the app and draft work, but admin should review sensitive output.

23. Notifications Setup

Notifications alert users about tasks, approvals, messages, deadlines, missing documents, invoices, reports, and other important activity.

Notification Types

  • New task assigned
  • Task due soon
  • Task overdue
  • Approval needed
  • New message
  • File uploaded
  • Invoice overdue
  • HR document missing
  • Training due
  • Daily admin report ready

How To Configure Notifications

  1. Open Admin.
  2. Go to Notification Settings.
  3. Select notification type.
  4. Choose who receives it.
  5. Choose delivery method, such as in-app, email, or both.
  6. Set timing rules.
  7. Save settings.
Best practice: Keep notifications useful. Too many alerts will cause users to ignore them.

24. Email & Integrations Setup

Email and integrations connect the app to outside services, such as business email, invoice sending, notifications, analytics, or future social media posting.

Possible Integrations

  • Business email
  • Invoice sending email
  • Notification email
  • Cloud storage
  • Analytics tools
  • Social media platforms
  • Payment tools
  • AI assistant services

How To Add an Integration

  1. Open Admin.
  2. Go to Integrations.
  3. Select the integration type.
  4. Click Connect or Add Integration.
  5. Follow the secure login or API setup process.
  6. Choose which company and module can use the integration.
  7. Test the connection if available.
  8. Save integration settings.

Email Setup Fields

Field What It Is For
From Name The name shown when the app sends email.
From Email The business email used for sending.
Reply-To Email Where replies should go.
Invoice Email Template Default message sent with invoices.
Notification Email Template Default message format for system alerts.
Security rule: Do not paste raw email passwords, social passwords, or banking passwords into normal text boxes. Use official secure connection methods.

25. Security Setup

Security setup protects private business records, financial information, staff documents, and user accounts.

Security Settings To Configure

  • Strong password rules
  • Two-factor authentication if available
  • Session timeout
  • Login attempt limits
  • Admin-only settings access
  • Export restrictions
  • File access restrictions
  • Audit log tracking
  • Inactive user lockout
  • Backup rules

How To Configure Security

  1. Open Admin.
  2. Go to Security Settings.
  3. Set password requirements.
  4. Enable two-factor authentication if available.
  5. Set session timeout.
  6. Limit failed login attempts.
  7. Restrict exports for HR and Accounting.
  8. Enable audit logs if available.
  9. Save settings.

Minimum Recommended Security Rules

Rule Recommendation
Admin account Use a strong password and do not share it.
Staff accounts One login per person.
HR access Admin and approved HR users only.
Accounting export Approved accounting/admin users only.
File folders Restrict private folders.
Inactive users Disable access immediately when no longer needed.

26. Audit Log / Activity Tracking

The audit log records important system activity. It helps Admin see what changed, who changed it, and when it happened.

Activity That May Be Tracked

  • User logins
  • Failed login attempts
  • New users added
  • Permission changes
  • Files uploaded
  • Records created
  • Records edited
  • Records deleted
  • Reports exported
  • Invoices sent
  • HR records changed
  • Settings changed

How To View the Audit Log

  1. Open Admin.
  2. Click Audit Log or Activity Log.
  3. Select company, user, module, or date range.
  4. Review the activity list.
  5. Export only if approved.
Policy reminder: Activity tracking should be used responsibly and in line with company policy and applicable privacy rules.

27. Sample Data Removal

Sample data is fake information used for testing. Before using the app for real business work, remove sample data that you do not need.

Sample Data May Include

  • Fake companies
  • Fake users
  • Fake invoices
  • Fake customers
  • Fake vendors
  • Fake campaigns
  • Fake staff records
  • Fake tasks
  • Fake reports

How To Remove Sample Data

  1. Open Admin.
  2. Go to System Tools or Data Management.
  3. Find Sample Data.
  4. Review what will be removed.
  5. Choose Remove Sample Data if available.
  6. Confirm the deletion.
  7. Check each department to make sure fake records are gone.
Important: Do not delete real data by accident. Use sample-data removal only when you are sure the records are fake.

28. Backup & Export Setup

Backup setup helps protect business records if something goes wrong.

What Should Be Backed Up

  • Company records
  • Accounting records
  • Invoices and receipts
  • Marketing campaigns
  • HR documents
  • Management tasks and projects
  • Reports
  • Uploaded files
  • Settings

How To Configure Backup Rules

  1. Open Admin.
  2. Go to Backup or Data Export.
  3. Choose what data should be included.
  4. Choose backup frequency if automatic backups are available.
  5. Choose backup location if available.
  6. Restrict who can create or download backups.
  7. Run a test backup if available.
  8. Save backup settings.

Recommended Backup Frequency

Data Type Recommended Backup
Accounting Daily or weekly, depending on activity level.
HR After major changes and monthly minimum.
Files Weekly or after major uploads.
Full system Before major updates and at regular intervals.

29. System Settings

System Settings control general app behavior.

Common System Settings

  • App name
  • Default timezone
  • Default currency
  • Date format
  • Number format
  • Dashboard layout
  • Default company view
  • Notification settings
  • Report settings
  • File upload limits
  • Security settings
  • Audit log settings
  • Nora Reed settings

How To Change System Settings

  1. Open Admin.
  2. Click Settings.
  3. Select the settings category.
  4. Make the needed change.
  5. Review the change carefully.
  6. Click Save Settings.
  7. Test the app after changing important settings.
Best practice: Record major setting changes in an admin note so you can remember what changed and why.

30. Admin Maintenance Workflow

Admin maintenance keeps the app clean, secure, and useful.

Daily Admin Tasks

  • Review admin dashboard alerts.
  • Check overdue tasks and reports.
  • Review important notifications.
  • Check new files or uploads if needed.
  • Review daily admin report if enabled.

Weekly Admin Tasks

  • Review user activity.
  • Review overdue department tasks.
  • Check file organization.
  • Review unresolved approvals.
  • Check reports from Accounting, Marketing, HR, and Management.

Monthly Admin Tasks

  • Review all active users.
  • Remove access for inactive users.
  • Review permissions.
  • Generate monthly company reports.
  • Review backups.
  • Review security settings.
  • Archive old files if appropriate.

Before Major App Updates

  1. Create a backup if available.
  2. Confirm no one is actively entering important records.
  3. Review update notes.
  4. Apply the update.
  5. Test login, dashboard, accounting, marketing, HR, management, files, reports, and settings.
  6. Confirm existing data is still present.

31. Troubleshooting

A User Cannot Log In

  • Check that the user account is active.
  • Check the email address spelling.
  • Check whether the invite was accepted.
  • Reset the password if needed.
  • Check whether the account is suspended or inactive.

A User Cannot See Their Department

  • Open the user profile.
  • Check department assignment.
  • Check role.
  • Check module access.
  • Check company access.
  • Save changes and ask the user to refresh or log back in.

A User Can See Too Much

  • Open the user profile immediately.
  • Review role and access group.
  • Remove unnecessary company access.
  • Remove unnecessary module access.
  • Check file permissions.
  • Check report permissions.
  • Save changes and review the audit log.

Reports Are Saving to the Wrong Folder

  • Open Report Settings.
  • Check default save location.
  • Check company-specific report folders.
  • Check department report folders.
  • Update and save the settings.

Files Are Showing in the Wrong Department

  • Open File Settings.
  • Check folder permissions.
  • Move the file if allowed.
  • Restrict the folder if needed.
  • Review who uploaded the file in the audit log.

Nora Gives Access to the Wrong Information

  • Open Nora settings.
  • Check module permissions.
  • Check whether Nora follows the current user’s permissions.
  • Restrict HR, Accounting, and CEO/Admin data.
  • Test Nora with a regular user account.

Sample Data Is Still Showing

  • Check each module separately.
  • Search for sample, demo, test, fake, or example records.
  • Use Sample Data Removal if available.
  • Delete remaining sample records only if you are sure they are not real.

32. Admin Glossary

This glossary explains common admin terms in plain language.

Term Simple Meaning
Admin A user with control over app setup, users, settings, and permissions.
Company A business profile inside the app.
Department A work area such as Accounting, Marketing, HR, or Management.
Module A major app section or feature.
User A person who can log in to the app.
Role A job-based label that helps assign permissions.
Permission A rule controlling what a user can see or do.
Access Group A saved bundle of permissions assigned to users.
Audit Log A record of important activity in the app.
Backup A saved copy of app data for protection.
Integration A connection between the app and another service.
Two-Factor Authentication An extra login security step beyond a password.
Export Downloading or saving app data as a file.
All Businesses A setting used when access or work applies to every company in the system.
Sample Data Fake demo records used for testing before real business use.

33. Quick-Start Setup Checklist

Use this checklist to set up the Admin section quickly and safely.

Admin Setup Checklist

  1. Log in using the CEO/Admin account.
  2. Change the default password if needed.
  3. Add company records.
  4. Upload company logos and branding.
  5. Create departments.
  6. Enable required modules.
  7. Create roles.
  8. Create access groups.
  9. Add users.
  10. Assign company access.
  11. Assign department access.
  12. Assign module permissions.
  13. Configure Accounting settings.
  14. Configure Marketing settings.
  15. Configure HR settings.
  16. Configure Management settings.
  17. Create file folders.
  18. Configure report settings.
  19. Set up daily admin reports if needed.
  20. Configure Nora Reed settings.
  21. Set notification rules.
  22. Review security settings.
  23. Remove sample data.
  24. Test with one regular user account.
  25. Confirm users can only see what they should see.
  26. Start entering real business data.
Setup goal: The app is ready when companies, departments, users, permissions, folders, reports, and security settings are all configured and tested.

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