Getting Started
Welcome aboard! 🚀
This is your quick-start guide to Barkway – what it does, why it matters, and how to be productive in minutes.
No fluff, no jargon – just the essentials to get you grooming with confidence.
What you can do here
- Understand what Barkway is and how it helps your grooming business.
 - Follow a quick-start checklist to get set up fast.
 - Learn the lingo with a simple terminology cheatsheet.
 
Why it matters
Starting new software can feel like a chore. We’ve kept this section short and sharp:
- You’ll know exactly what Barkway can do for you.
 - You’ll have the bare minimum set up so bookings, clients, and pets flow smoothly.
 - You’ll understand the core terms we use throughout the app (no confusion later).
 
Jump in
📄️ What is Barkway
A quick overview of Barkway and how it empowers you.
📄️ Quick start checklist
Step-by-step guide to set up Barkway in minutes.
📄️ Terminology cheatsheet
Quick reference guide for common Barkway terms.
Pro tips
- Don’t overthink it – you can add more detail as you go.
 - Start with a test client + pet if you want to play without messing up your real data.
 - Bookmark this section – it’s the fastest refresher when onboarding a new team member.
 
🐾 With the basics nailed in under 10 minutes, you’ll have more time for the fun part – grooming happy dogs and building happy clients.