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Your first hour: a setup checklist

The ten things to do first so everything else works properly.

What it is

A recommended order for setting up so invoices, proposals, emails and bookings look professional from day one.

When to use it

  • Straight after signing up.
  • When onboarding a new team member's workspace.

How to do it

  1. Settings → Profile: add your name and photo.
  2. Settings → Company: logo, address, currency and VAT registration.
  3. Settings → Starter packs: pick the pack closest to your industry, or build your own.
  4. Contacts: import or add your existing clients.
  5. Calendar settings: set working hours, breaks and lunch.
  6. Settings → Email templates: adjust wording to your voice.
  7. Create a booking link and add it to your email signature.
  8. Set up your Directory profile to be found by new clients.
  9. Add your website chat box if you have a website.
  10. Glance at Noodle on the Dashboard — it will tell you what needs attention.

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