> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.tillbiz.com/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Setting up your business

> Get a brand-new TillBiz account running with the one-time setup wizard.

The very first time you open TillBiz, a short **setup wizard** walks you through
creating your business. It runs once to initialize your account — after that you
manage everything from within the app.

<Note>
  Setup happens **once** per business. If your business is already initialized,
  you'll go straight to the [sign-in screen](/guides/getting-started/logging-in)
  instead.
</Note>

## The setup wizard

<Steps>
  <Step title="Business details">
    Enter your **business / store name** (required), and optionally the branch
    **address**, **phone**, and **email**. This becomes your first
    [store](/guides/settings/branches).
  </Step>

  <Step title="Create your admin account">
    Set up the owner account: **full name**, **email**, and a **password**
    (at least 8 characters). This is the account you'll sign in with and use to
    manage everyone else.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Choose your starting point">
    Decide how to begin:

    * **Load demo data** — pre-loads \~8 sample products, inventory, a supplier,
      and a demo customer so you can explore right away.
    * **Start fresh** — an empty system you fill with your own data.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Review & initialize">
    Confirm your details and click **Initialize**. TillBiz creates your database,
    admin account, and initial configuration.
  </Step>
</Steps>

<Warning>
  Initializing can only be done once and sets up your account permanently. Double-check
  the business name and admin email on the review screen before you confirm.
</Warning>

## After setup

Once initialization finishes, [sign in](/guides/getting-started/logging-in) with
your new admin account. From there, a typical first day looks like:

<Steps>
  <Step title="Finish your store details">
    Add payment methods and, if you use it, M-Pesa under
    [Managing stores](/guides/settings/branches).
  </Step>

  <Step title="Build your catalog">
    Add [products](/guides/catalog-inventory/products) and
    [categories](/guides/catalog-inventory/categories) — or
    [import them in bulk](/guides/catalog-inventory/products#bulk-import).
  </Step>

  <Step title="Invite your team">
    Create [staff accounts](/guides/settings/users) and assign
    [roles](/guides/settings/roles-and-permissions).
  </Step>

  <Step title="Start selling">
    Cashiers [open a shift](/guides/point-of-sale/opening-a-shift) and begin
    [taking orders](/guides/point-of-sale/taking-orders).
  </Step>
</Steps>

<Tip>
  Chose **Start fresh** but want to experiment first? You can always add a few test
  products and delete them later — or load your real catalog straight away with a
  [bulk import](/guides/catalog-inventory/products#bulk-import).
</Tip>