Quick Start Guide: From Funding to First Expense

Quick Start Guide: From Funding to First Expense

Introduction

New to Fara? Here’s a simple step-by-step guide to get you started in just 15 minutes.

Steps

  1. Sign Up → Create Workspace

    • Register and set up your workspace for projects.

  2. Fund Your USD Wallet

    • Add funds via bank transfer or supported methods.

  3. Convert USD → GHS

    • Convert your balance into local currency for spending.

  4. Transfer Funds into Project Wallet

    • Allocate money to the specific project wallet you’re managing.

  5. Create Your First Expense

    • Example: Log “Foundation Cement” as an expense.

  6. Track in Reports

    • Monitor spend vs budget directly from your dashboard.

Tip: Start small with one project to learn the workflow before adding multiple.

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