⚙️ Setup Guide

Complete configuration guide to get your SweetPrice Calculator working perfectly for your bakery business

From basic setup to advanced customization – everything you need to transform your pricing from guesswork to precision! 🎯✨

🧭 Setup Navigation

Choose your path – quick setup or comprehensive configuration

🚀 Quick Start (5 Minutes)

Get up and running with basic functionality in just 5 minutes with our streamlined setup process

1

🔑 Activate License

Go to SweetPrice Calculator → Dashboard, click Activate License, enter your key and activate.

2

💰 Set Basic Costs

Navigate to Cost Settings, enter hourly rate ($25), overhead (20%), profit margin (35%), and save.

3

🥚 Add Sample Ingredient

Go to Ingredients, add “Large Eggs” – Dairy & Eggs category, 12 each for $3.60, and save.

4

🧪 Test Calculator

Go to Calculator Preview, test the cake calculator, and verify pricing appears correctly.

🎉 You’re ready!

[sweetprice_cake_calculator]

Add this shortcode to any page to display the calculator!

🔑 Step 1: License Activation

Unlock all features with your premium license or start your trial

👑

Premium License Holders

Navigate to SweetPrice Calculator → Dashboard and look for the license activation section.

🚀 Activation Steps:

  • 🔘 Click Activate License button
  • 🔑 Enter your license key
  • 📧 Enter your email address
  • ✅ Click Activate
🆓

Trial Users

Start your trial to access full features during the trial period.

🎯 Trial Benefits:

  • 🚀 Follow the trial setup prompts
  • ✨ All features available during trial
  • ⬆️ Upgrade to full license anytime

💰 Step 2: Basic Cost Settings

Configure your business parameters first as they affect all calculations

⏰

Labor & Overhead Settings

Labor Rate per Hour:
$25.00
Overhead Percentage:
20%
Profit Margin:
35%

💡 How to Calculate:

  • • Labor Rate: Your desired hourly wage plus benefits
  • • Overhead: Rent, utilities, insurance (typically 15-25%)
  • • Profit Margin: Business profit (typically 25-40%)
💱

Currency & Display

Currency Symbol:
$
Currency Position:
Before amount
Decimal Places:
2

📦 Packaging Costs:

  • • Small Item: $2.50
  • • Medium Item: $5.00
  • • Large Item: $8.00
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Additional Settings

Minimum Order Amount:
$25.00
Allow Shop Managers:
No
Cache Calculations:
Yes

💡 These settings optimize performance and set business rules for your calculator.

🥚 Step 3: Adding Ingredients

Build your ingredient database with items you actually use

🧺

Essential Ingredients to Add First

Start with your most commonly used baking ingredients

🥄 Baking Basics Examples:

All-Purpose Flour
Category: Flours & Starches – Bulk: 5 lb bag, $3.99 – Vendor: Local grocery store
Granulated Sugar
Category: Sugars & Sweeteners – Bulk: 4 lb bag, $2.99 – Vendor: Costco
Unsalted Butter
Category: Dairy & Eggs – Bulk: 4 sticks (1 lb), $4.99 – Vendor: Local grocery store
Large Eggs
Category: Dairy & Eggs – Bulk: 18 count, $5.99 – Vendor: Costco
📝

Adding Process

1
Click Add New Ingredient

Navigate to the ingredients section and start adding your first ingredient.

2
Fill Required Fields

Enter the name exactly as you know it, select appropriate category, and add vendor information.

3
Add Pricing Information

Enter bulk size (how much you buy), bulk unit (unit of purchase), and total bulk cost.

4
Review Cost Per Unit

The system automatically calculates cost per unit. Verify it looks correct before saving.

5
Save Ingredient

Click save and continue adding your most commonly used ingredients.

💡 Batch Adding Tips: Start with 10-15 most-used ingredients, add more as you create recipes, and update prices quarterly.

🎯

Ready to Continue Your Setup?

You’re making great progress! Continue with recipes, products, and deployment to complete your setup. 🚀

🆘 Need Help?

📧 Email Support:
support@sweettubeacademy.com
📚 Documentation:
sweettubeacademy.com/docs
🎥 Video Tutorials:
sweettubeacademy.com/tutorials
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