A step-by-step onboarding guide for new users
Welcome to Timart
Timart Business App is designed to help you run your business smarter, track sales, manage stock, monitor expenses, and keep an eye on debtors, suppliers, and staff. Whether you’re a shop owner, trader, or managing multiple outlets, Timart puts everything in one place.
Quick Checklist to Get Started
✅ Create your account
✅ Set up your business & shop profile
✅ Add your first products
✅ Record your first sale
✅ Add a supplier & record a purchase
✅ Add staff (if needed)
Once you complete these steps, you’ll have a fully working business system running on Timart.
First Steps
- Create Your Account
- Download Timart from the Google Play Store, Apple App Store, or gettimart.com.
- Open the app and sign up with your email or phone number.
- Verify your details and log in.
- Set Up Your Business Profile
- Add your business name, logo, and address.
- Choose your default currency and tax settings.
- If you run more than one shop, add each outlet/shop location.
Adding Products & Inventory
Product Types You Can Add
- Single Products – one item with a fixed price (e.g. “Bottle Water”).
- Products with Variants – items with size, color, or type options (e.g. “Shirt – Red/Blue, Small/Medium”).
- Packaged / Bundled Products – sold in pieces or packs (e.g. “Indomie Pack” vs “Indomie Carton”).
- Services – if you offer non-stock services (e.g. “Repair Service”).
Ways to Add Products
- Add Single Products on Mobile
- Steps
- When you open the app for the first time just tap on the Add new Product pop up on your screen
- Enter: name, category, cost price, selling price, quantity
- (Optional) add barcode, image, expiry date, low stock alert
- Tap Save
- Steps
- Add Products in Pack/Pieces on Mobile
- Steps
- When you open the app for the first time just tap on the Add new Product pop up on your screen
- Enter product name, select category, and (optional) add description.
- Tap on “Expand”
- Toggle Sell in Pieces or Pack
- Enter details for Pieces (qty, price) and Pack (pack size, price)
- Tap Save
- Steps
- Add Product in Variation on Mobile
- Steps
- When you open the app for the first time just tap on the Add new Product pop up on your screen
- Enter product name, select category, and (optional) add description.
- Tap on “Expand”
- Toggle Sell in Variations
- Add variation name (e.g. Size) and values (e.g. Small, Large)
- Enter qty and price for each variation (or use shared quantity)
- Tap Save
- Steps
- Add Product on Desktop in Pieces
- Steps:
- Head to Dashboard → and Click on Products in the sidebar
- Click Add a New Product → Add Product or Service
- Fill out the name, category, pricing, image, of the product
- Enter the quantity of the product
- Click Save Product to finish
- Steps:
- Add Product on Desktop in Pack
- Steps
- Head to Dashboard → Click + Add Products
- Select Add Pack Product
- Fill out the product name, category, pricing, and image
- Enter the pack details (units per pack and total quantity)
- (Optional) Add description, low stock alert, barcode, or expiry date
- 6. Click Save Product to finish
- Steps
- Add Product on Desktop in Pack and Pieces
- Steps
- Head to Dashboard → Click + Add Products
- 2. Select Add Pieces & Pack Product
- 3. Fill out name, category, pricing, and image
- 4. Enter:
- - Quantity in Pieces + price & cost
- - Quantity per Pack + price & cost
- 5. (Optional) Enable low stock alert, barcode, or expiry date
- 6. Click Save Product to finish
- Steps
- Add Product on Desktop in Variation
- Steps
- Head to Dashboard → Click + Add Products
- 2. Select Add Variation Product
- 3. Fill out product name, category, (optional) description, and image
- 4. Add the Option Name (e.g. Color, Size)
- 5. Enter one or more Option Values (e.g. Red, Blue)
- 6. (If needed) Add another option (e.g. Size)
- 7. Enter selling price, purchase price (optional), and quantity for each variation
- 8. Click Save Product to finish
- Steps
- Bulk Upload (CSV/Excel)
- Import many products at once with a spreadsheet.
- Map columns (name, price, stock) to Timart fields.
- Add a Service
- Steps
- Head to Dashboard → Tap Add Products
- Select Add Service
- Enter the Service Name, category, and selling price (purchase price optional)
- (Optional) Tap Expand to add description, unit of measure, expiry date, barcode, or fractions
- (Optional) Upload an image
- Tap Save Item to finish
- Steps
- Special Product Features
- Inventory level – set your total quantity of product and product value at a glance.
- Low stock alerts – get notified before you run out.
- Expiry alerts – stay ahead of product expirations.
- Product Transfer– transfer products from one shop to another
Recording Your First Sale
- How to record your sale on Mobile
- Steps
- Go to the Sales page.
- Select items or scan barcodes.
- Add discounts if needed.
- Choose a payment method (cash, POS, transfer, credit).
- Print or share a receipt (via SMS, WhatsApp, or email).
- How to record your sale on Desktop
- Steps
1. Head to Dashboard / Overview → Click Record Sales
2. Select the product(s) the customer wants to buy
3. Adjust the quantity
4. Click Proceed to Checkout
5. (Optional) Attach a customer
6. Choose a payment method (Cash, POS, Transfer, or Multiple)
7. For credit sales, click Sell on Credit and choose the customer
8. Confirm and tap Checkout
9. If a printer is connected, receipt prints; otherwise it’s saved as PDF
- Offline Sale
- Record sales even without the internet.
- Data syncs automatically when you reconnect.
Adding Suppliers & Purchases
How to Add Supplier/Supplies on Mobile
Steps
1. Head to Homepage → Tap Suppliers under Quick Actions
2. Tap + Add Supply
3. Either pick an existing supplier or add a new one
4. Enter the supplier’s Name and Mobile Number
5. (Optional) Tap Starting Supplies and select your products & quantities
6. Tap + Add More if you want to include multiple supplies
7. (Optional) Tap Add Other Details — address, email
8. Tap Proceed to finish
To Manage Existing Supplier / Supply
1. On homepage → Tap Suppliers
2. Tap the supplier whose details you want to see
3. Tap See Transactions to view all supplies & payments
4. Tap Record Supplies to add new supply entries
5. Tap Pay Balance to log payments made to the supplier
6. To edit supplier info, tap the Pen icon, make changes, then Update
7. To remove a supplier, tap the Delete icon
How to Add Supplier/Supplies on Desktop
Steps
Add a Supplier
1. Head to Homepage → Click Suppliers in the sidebar
2. Click Add New Supplier
3. Enter: Full Name, Phone Number, Email, Address
4. Click Save
Record a Supply (when your supplier delivers goods)
1. Next to the supplier’s name, click Add Supplies
2. Add each product they supplied:
• For existing product → select it
• For a new product → click Add New Product and fill in details
3. Enter Quantity and Cost Price
4. (If needed) Update Selling Price, Expiry Date
5. Click Add to List — repeat if there are multiple items
6. Click Proceed
7. Select Payment Status (Paid in Full / Partly Paid / Unpaid)
8. (Optional) Add comments
9. Check Mark as Collected Items to add the supplied stock to your inventory
10. Confirm your entries, then click Save Supplies
Managing Customers & Debtors
How to Add a New Customer on Mobile Debtbook
1. Open the Timart app → tap Debt Book or Customers.
2. Tap + Add New Customer.
3. Enter Name and Phone Number (required).
4. (Optional) Enter Email and Address.
5. (Optional) Set Credit Limit if supported.
6. Tap Save.
How to Add a New Customer on Desktop tree to the Debtbook
1. On the side menu, open Debt Book.
2. Click + Add New Customer.
3. Fill in Name and Phone Number (required).
4. (Optional) Click Add New Number if the customer has multiple phone numbers.
5. Optionally set a Customer Credit Limit.
6. Optionally enter Email and Address.
7. Click Save to finish.
Understanding Reports
- Products Report – see daily, weekly, or monthly performance.
- Profit & Loss – track how much you’re actually earning.
- Business Summary – monitor stock valuation, low stock, and expiry.
- Product Performance – know who owes you and how much.
- Transaction Report – view performance across outlets.
- Business Report – View a summary of your shop’s overall performance, including sales trends and growth insights.
- Orders Report – See a detailed breakdown of all customer orders, including status and payment.
You can export or print reports for record-keeping or auditing.
Add Staff (Optional)
Add Staff on Desktop
How to Add Staff in Timart on Desktop
1. Go to Staff Management in the dashboard.
2. Click Add Staff.
3. Fill in staff details (name, email/phone, role).
4. Assign permissions (what they can view or manage).
5. Click Save.
Add Staff on Mobile
How to Add a Staff (Mobile)
1. From Homepage, tap More in the navigation bar.
2. Tap Staff.
3. Tap + Add New User.
4. Enter staff email or use Timart email to create an account.
5. Assign a role.
6. Tap Invite Staff
Next-Level Features
- Multi-Shop Management – own and manage multiple shops, transfer stock between different shops.
- Staff Management – track staff sales and limit permissions.
- Adjustments – fix stock errors without losing records.
- AI Assistant – automate new item entries and track smart insights.
Get Started Faster with Timart AI
Setting up your shop has never been easier. With the new Timart AI Assistant, you can manage the essentials of your business setup directly in chat.
What Timart AI can do for you:
1. Inventory – Add, update, or delete products (single items, packs, variants, or services). 📦
2. Sales & Receipts – Record sales, split payments, and generate receipts instantly. 💵🧾
3. Customers & Debts – Add new customers, track credit and repayments, or view past transactions. 👥
4. Money, Reports & Schedules – Record income/expenses, generate business reports, or set reminders for recurring reports. 📊🕒
5. Support & Billing – Get subscription renewal links or contact Timart Support without leaving the app. 📞
Upgrade Your Experience with Timart Subscription
Timart is free to start, but upgrading gives you access to more powerful tools to manage and grow your business. Whether you’re running a single shop or scaling multiple outlets, there’s a plan designed for you.
Our Plans:
Basic – Free (₦0): Perfect for testing out Timart.
Essential – ₦2,500/month or ₦25,000/year: Great for small businesses getting serious with inventory and staff.
Advanced – ₦6,500/month or ₦60,000/year: More shops, more staff, and expanded features to manage growth.
Ultimate – ₦10,000/month or ₦100,000/year: Advanced tools for established businesses with bigger teams.
Unlimited / Partner – ₦15,000–₦25,000/month (₦150,000–₦250,000/year): Maximum access for enterprises and partners (Partner tier unlocks the highest benefits).
Each upgrade gives you more shops, staff, inventories, SMS credits, and advanced features so you can run your business without limits.
Support & Help
- In-App Help – access FAQs, and support via the app and
- Video Tutorials – watch training on Timart’s YouTube channel.
- Customer Support – reach Timart support directly from the app or via gettimart.com.
Contact Info
Book a Demo: +2347046680902
Call us: +2347046680902
Quick Checklist to Get Started
✅ Create your account
✅ Set up your business & shop profile
✅ Add your first products
✅ Record your first sale
✅ Add a supplier & record a purchase
✅ Add staff (if needed)
Once you complete these steps, you’ll have a fully working business system running on Timart.