The Workbook is your daily command center for managing store operations. This guide walks you through every section of the interface and how to use each feature.
Overview of the Workbook showing navigation, panels, KPI bar, and team schedule.
Interface Layout
The Workbook interface has five main areas:
Area | Location | Purpose |
Header | Top | Store name, dark mode toggle, help link, user menu |
Sidebar | Left | Quick actions and navigation links |
Main Content | Center | Draggable panels for tasks, notes, schedule, etc. |
KPI Bar | Bottom | Live sales metrics and SMS chat |
Team Panel | Right | Currently clocked-in employees |
Left Sidebar Navigation
The sidebar is divided into two sections:
Quick Actions
These buttons open modal dialogs for common tasks:
+ Add Buy- Add a new customer to the buy queueClock In- Clock in/out for your shiftSchedule- View today's work scheduleRedeem Coupon- Redeem a Comeback Cash coupon
Operations
Navigation links to different views (no page reload):
Queue - Manage the customer buy queue
Workbook - Daily dashboard (current page)
Completed Buys - Today's processed transactions
Buy Log - Printable transaction history
Help Center - Search help articles
Tip: Click Collapse at the bottom of the sidebar to minimize it and gain more screen space.
How to Clock In
Click the
Clock Inbutton in the sidebarA modal will appear showing all employees
Find and click your name in the list
Enter your PIN when prompted
Click
Clock Into start your shift
Once clocked in, your name will appear in the Team Panel on the right side of the screen with a green indicator.
Note: If you need to take a break, use the same process and select Start Break. To clock out, select Clock Out.
How to View the Queue
Click Queue in the Operations section of the sidebar to see all customers waiting.
The queue shows customers organized by status:
Remote - Checked in remotely, not yet arrived
Queued - Waiting to be sorted
Sorting - Currently being sorted
Sorted - Ready for a buyer
Processing - Being processed/paid
Use the view buttons in the header to switch between:
Classic List View (default)
Tabbed View
Kanban Board View
How to Add a Buy
Click
+ Add Buyin the Quick Actions section
Option A - Send Mobile Link: Enter a phone number and click
Send Linkto text the customer a self-check-in linkOption B - Manual Entry: Enter the customer's phone number and click
NextIf the customer exists, verify their name
If new, fill in their contact information
Enter the buy details:
Number of containers (1-15)
Text when complete? (Yes/No)
Designer brands? (Yes/No)
Expected return time
Click
Add to Queueto complete
How to See the Schedule
Click the Schedule button in Quick Actions to view today's shifts.
The Schedule Panel in the Workbook shows:
Today's scheduled shifts
Employee names and shift times
Break times
The Team Panel on the right side shows who is currently clocked in:
Click any employee's name to see their clock-in time and available actions.
How to Redeem a Coupon
Note: This feature requires the Comeback Cash permission.
Click
Redeem Couponin Quick ActionsEnter the coupon code or scan the barcode
Verify the coupon details and value
Enter the redemption amount
Click
Redeemto complete
How to See the KPIs
The KPI bar is fixed at the bottom of every page.
Metrics shown:
SALES - Today's sales total with goal
BUYS - Today's buy amount with goal
TRADE % - Ratio of buys to sales
AVG TRANS - Average transaction value
TRANSACTIONS - Number of transactions
LABOR HOURS - Total hours worked
LABOR % - Labor cost percentage
SALES/LABOR HR - Sales efficiency
Viewing Detailed KPIs
Click the expand button (arrow icon) on the right side of the KPI bar to see the detailed view:
The detailed view shows:
Sales & Labor - Transactions, labor hours, wages, efficiency
Backstock - Bins pulled and added today
Buys - Detailed buy statistics with comparisons
Click the collapse button to return to the compact view.
How to Use Two-Way Customer Chat
Click the chat bubble icon in the KPI bar to open the SMS Chat panel:
The chat panel lets you:
View Active conversations with customers
View Closed conversations
Send and receive text messages in real-time
Get notified when customers reply
Tip: Messages sent here go directly to the customer's phone as SMS texts.
How to Access the Help Center
Click Help Center in the Operations section of the sidebar.
The Help Center provides:
Search - Find articles by keyword
Categories - Browse by topic
Featured Articles - Popular and recommended guides
Recently Updated - Latest documentation
How to Log Out
Click your name in the top-right corner of the header
Select
Log Outfrom the dropdown menu
Other options in this menu:
Admin Dashboard - Access admin settings (if you have permission)
My Account - Update your profile and password
Workbook Panels
The main content area contains draggable panels:
Today's Tasks
A checklist of opening and closing tasks. Check off items as you complete them. The progress counter shows completed/total tasks.
Notes
Team notes and announcements. Pinned notes appear at the top. React to notes with likes, hearts, or comments.
Whiteboard
A shared drawing canvas for quick notes. Use different pen colors and brush sizes. Changes sync in real-time with other users.
Schedule
Today's employee schedule (requires WhenIWork integration).
Backstock
Quick search for backstock bins. Shows bins that need to be pulled and recent activity.
Tip: Drag panels by their header to rearrange. Click the resize buttons to make panels wider or narrower. Click Reset Layout to restore default positions.










