Quick Guides
Field Quick Guide
Welcome to your Elevation Advisor Quick Start Guide! These guides are designed to give you clear, step-by-step instructions and information on the tools you’ll use most often. Each section highlights only the essentials so you can get up and running quickly, without being overwhelmed by excessive detail. Regardless of your role, this guide help you confidently work with Elevation Advisor Software. 1. Using the Timesheets Page • Purpose – Track man hours and clock in/out. This pagFew readersEstimator/Sales Quick Guide
Welcome to your Elevation Advisor Quick Start Guide! These guides are designed to give you clear, step-by-step instructions and information on the tools you’ll use most often. Each section highlights only the essentials so you can get up and running quickly, without being overwhelmed by excessive detail. Regardless of your role, this guide help you confidently work with Elevation Advisor Software. 1. Creating a Proposal • Menu → Proposal → Create New Proposal. Start by heading toFew readersForeman/Project Manager Quick Guide
Welcome to your Elevation Advisor Quick Start Guide! These guides are designed to give you clear, step-by-step instructions and information on the tools you’ll use most often. Each section highlights only the essentials so you can get up and running quickly, without being overwhelmed by excessive detail. Regardless of your role, this guide will help you confidently work with Elevation Advisor Software. 1. Using the Projects Page • **Purpose – Manage active projects, timelines, and budgets.Few readersAccounting Quick Guide
Welcome to your Elevation Advisor Quick Start Guide! These guides are designed to give you clear, step-by-step instructions and information on the tools you’ll use most often. Each section highlights only the essentials so you can get up and running quickly, without being overwhelmed by excessive detail. Regardless of your role, this guide help you confidently work with Elevation Advisor Software. 1. Using the Expenses Page • **Purpose – Track and categorize company spending for accuFew readers
Settings and User Roles
Account Settings
If you have an Owner/Admin or Manager role, you can access your Elevation Advisor account settings by clicking the gear icon in the top right corner of your screen. This is your hub for managing everything, from updating your account details to editing business info and overseeing your company’s users.  Email Phone number Organization Date joined Pending means the user has been invited bFew readers
Profit Genie Wizard
Onboarding Checklist
Welcome to Elevation Advisor! Before you dive into creating automated proposals or exploring Profit Genie, this checklist will walk you through the essential setup steps to ensure your numbers are accurate, your pricing is profitable, and your business is ready to run at full speed. Think of this as your guided path to success, each step builds the foundatioFeaturedFilling Out Profit Genie Wizard
The first time you select Profit Genie from the menu, you’ll be taken to a seven-step set-up wizard. To begin, click Start Your Journey. Step 1: Company Name Enter your company name and click Continue. Step 2: Full-Time Field Employees ISome readersHow to Add Expenses
How to Fill Out Overhead Expenses This section is key to setting up your financials correctly, and this article will walk you through it in a friendly, step-by-step way. We’ll cover the four main sections, and I encourage you to stick with me through the whole process. Understanding each part fully before entering your expenses will make everything smoother and help ensure your numbers are spot-on. Before we get into the details, let’s talk about why this page is so iFew readersHow to Set Up Labor
How to Setup Labor Labor is one of the most misunderstood parts of your setup. Getting this right means your proposals will reflect the true cost of your team’s time. Your pricing will be grounded in reality, not guesswork. This section walks you through how to enter employer taxes, field employees, and overhead employees. Each step builds on the last. Together they form the foundation fFew readers
Catalogs
How to Set Up Equipment
How to Set Up Equipment in Elevation Advisor Once you’ve completed the Profit Genie Wizard, the next step is to enter your equipment. This ensures that your estimates accurately reflect the cost of owning and operating the tools and machines your business depends on. This section is more than just data entry, it’s about making sure your pricing reflects the real cost of dFew readersHow to Add Materials
How to Setup Your Materials Catalog This catalog is where you define the products your crews install, how much they cost, and how long they take to install. Once this is done, your proposals will practically build themselves. Let’s walk through the process together. Step 1Few readersHow to Add Subcontractors
Adding Subcontractors Subcontractors are a vital part of many landscape businesses. Whether you’re hiring a specialist for irrigation, concrete, lighting, or other services, Elevation Advisor makes it easy to organize and price their work inside your proposals. Let’s walk through how to set up your subcontractor catalog so you can quote jobs quickly and accurately. ![Figure 1: Subcontractors setup page, showing the interface for adding subcontractor details.](httFew readersHow to Add Clients
Your Client Catalog is the foundation of your sales process. It stores all your customer information in one place so you can quickly build proposals, track communication, and stay organized. Whether you’re adding a single homeowner or importing a full list of past clients, Elevation Advisor maFew readers