Settings

Permissions

Decide which business capabilities managers and staff members hold

The permissions section holds a matrix of 20 capabilities. Each capability has one checkbox for the Manager role and one for the Staff role.

Requirements: The owner and managers may open Permissions. Only the owner may change a checkbox or reset a section. Other roles are returned to the dashboard. Managers read the matrix and see the note that only the owner can change it.

Roles and defaults

RoleDefault
OwnerHolds every permission. The owner is not listed in the matrix and cannot be restricted.
ManagerHolds every capability of the matrix. Can invite members and change roles. Cannot remove members.
StaffHolds no capability of the matrix. Can always work on a task that is assigned to the member.

Change a permission

  1. Open Settings and select Permissions.
  2. Find the section Inventory, Sales, Finance or Tasks.
  3. Select or clear the checkbox in the column Manager or Staff of a capability.

The message Permissions updated appears. The change applies to every member with that role.

Reset a section

  1. Select Reset to Defaults in the header of a section. The button appears only when the section holds a changed permission.
  2. Read the dialog Reset followed by the section name and Permissions?. The reset covers every permission of that section for all roles. Other sections stay unchanged.
  3. Select Reset to Defaults in the dialog. Select Cancel to stop.

The message Permissions reset to defaults appears.

Changed permissions

A small dot on a checkbox marks a permission that differs from the default. The line Differs from the default. appears below the sections when any permission is changed.

Capabilities

SectionCapabilityGrants
InventoryCar Documents AccessA car's title, bill of sale and inspection files.
InventoryCar Financial AccessA car's cost, price and profit margin.
SalesCustomer Directory AccessThe customer list and the contact details.
SalesAdd CustomersAdding new customers. Editing is separate.
SalesDeal Pipeline AccessThe deals board and each deal.
SalesOpen DealsStarting new deals. Editing is separate.
SalesDeal Financial AccessThe price of a deal, and what is paid or still owed.
SalesPartner Directory AccessPartner names and contacts, wherever they appear.
SalesPartner Commission AccessWhat partners earn, and what they are owed.
SalesCustomer & Partner Documents AccessID scans, contracts and agreements.
SalesIssue Customer Portal LinksA tracking link for a customer.
SalesIssue Partner Portal LinksA statement link for a partner. Needs commission access.
FinanceFinancial Records AccessThe full money ledger, with all spending and income.
FinanceRecord Payments & CostsRecording money in and out. Editing is separate.
FinanceInvoice AccessInvoices and the amounts billed.
FinanceRaise InvoicesCreating and sending invoices. Editing is separate.
FinanceEdit Invoices & SettingsEditing invoices and the company details printed on them.
TasksCreate TasksCreating new tasks.
TasksEdit Any TaskEditing and finishing the tasks of other people.
TasksHand Out TasksAssigning tasks, including to outside inspectors and drivers.

Notes

  • Some rules are fixed by role and have no checkbox. Removing members, changing the company details, Billing and Integrations stay with the owner.
  • Inviting members and changing roles stay with the owner and managers.
  • The capabilities Edit Invoices & Settings and Edit Any Task decide whether the settings menu lists Invoices and Task Checklists for a role.