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Step by Step: Set Up Product Catalog

Set up the core catalog structure that defines the products and services available for billing in your care home.

Amit GadhiaยทApril 19, 2026

โœ… When should this feature be used?

Use this guide during the initial setup of the product catalog.

๐Ÿ‘‰ This step is part of the Initial Setup Checklist and must be completed before services can be recorded.


๐Ÿงญ Overview

The product catalog is the foundation for recording and billing services and products.

To correctly create products, several steps must be completed in the correct order.


โš™ Step by Step: Set Up Product Catalog

Please complete the following steps in the given order.


โ˜ 1. Define Product Attributes

Define the attributes required for products, such as:

  • Unit (e.g. piece, day, hour)

  • Billing type

  • Other relevant characteristics

๐Ÿ‘‰ Product attributes define the structure of your products.

๐Ÿ”— See guide:

Configure Product Attributes

Define product attributes to capture additional information and control product behavior within the catalog.


โ˜ 2. Create Catalog

Create one or more catalogs to manage your products.

๐Ÿ‘‰ Catalogs act as containers for products and categories.

๐Ÿ”— See guide:

Configure Catalogs

Create and manage catalogs to organize your products in a structured way.


โ˜ 3. Create Product Categories

Organize your products into categories, such as:

  • Care services

  • Additional services

  • Gastro items

๐Ÿ‘‰ Categories help structure and navigate the catalog.

๐Ÿ”— See guide:

Configure Product Categories

Create product categories to organize your products (services and physical items) in a clear and structured


โ˜ 4. Configure Price Lists

Define pricing for your products.

๐Ÿ‘‰ Pricing is required for correct billing.

๐Ÿ”— See guide:
Configure Price Lists


โ˜ 5. Create Products

Create individual products and assign them to:

  • A category

  • A catalog

  • A price list

๐Ÿ‘‰ Only after this step can services be recorded.

๐Ÿ”— See guide:
Configure Products


โš  Important

  • The steps must be completed in the given order

  • Without full configuration, services cannot be recorded


๐Ÿ’ก Recommendations

  • Plan your catalog structure in advance

  • Use clear and consistent naming conventions

  • Start with essential products and expand gradually


๐Ÿ“š Related Articles

Checklist: Initial Setup for Services & Billing Configuration

Set up the required configurations so that services can be recorded and billed correctly.


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