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# Dashboard overview

The dashboard is your home base in Vendor Space. When you log in, you land on the **Vendors** page -- your central hub for managing vendor relationships across all events.

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## Stats at a Glance

At the top of the dashboard, you'll see four summary cards:

* **Total Revenue** -- The total amount you've collected across all events
* **Vendors** -- The number of vendors in your system
* **Active Events** -- How many events are currently published
* **Pending Payments** -- How many orders are still awaiting payment

These update automatically as your data changes, so you always have a real-time picture of where things stand.

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## Your Vendor List

Below the stats cards, you'll find your full vendor list. You can view vendors in three ways:

* **By Event** -- Vendors grouped under each event, with booth type, add-ons, and totals
* **Full List** -- All vendors in a flat list, expandable to see their event assignments
* **Pipeline** -- A drag-and-drop Kanban board showing vendors by pipeline stage

Use the search bar and filters to narrow down by stage, event, or keyword.

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## Events Page

Click **Events** in the sidebar to see your event list. Each event shows quick metrics:

* **Vendor count** -- How many vendors have signed up
* **Revenue** -- How much that event has brought in so far
* **Paid / Unpaid** -- Breakdown of payment status

Click on any event to dive into its full details, manage vendors, or update products.

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## Setup Checklist

When you first start using Vendor Space, the sidebar displays a **setup checklist** that guides you through the key steps to get your first event up and running:

1. **Connect your payment account** -- Set up Stripe so you can collect vendor fees.
2. **Create your first event** -- Add an event with dates, location, and details.
3. **Create products** -- Set up booth types, add-ons, and pricing for your event.
4. **Set up a vendor application form** -- Build a form to collect vendor information.
5. **Publish your event** -- Go live so vendors can apply and pay.
6. **Add your first vendor** -- Add a vendor to get started.

Steps check off automatically as you complete them. The checklist disappears once all steps are done, or you can dismiss it anytime by clicking the X.

> **Tip:** The checklist follows the natural event lifecycle. Work through the steps in order for the smoothest setup experience.

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## Sidebar Navigation

The sidebar is your main way to get around Vendor Space. It includes links to:

* **Vendors** -- Your vendor list with stats (this is the landing page)
* **Events** -- Create and manage all your events
* **Products** -- Set up booth spaces, add-ons, and sponsorship packages
* **Forms** -- Build and manage vendor application forms
* **Tasks** -- Track to-dos and follow-ups for your team
* **Transactions** -- View payment history and transaction details
* **Analytics** -- Charts and insights for revenue, pipeline, and event performance
* **Settings** -- Update your profile, organization details, and Stripe connection

> **Tip:** The sidebar is collapsible. Click the toggle to switch between the full view and a compact icon-only mode. This gives you more screen space when you need it.

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## Dark Mode

Prefer a darker interface? Vendor Space includes a **dark mode toggle** in the top bar. Click the sun or moon icon to switch between light and dark themes. Your preference is saved automatically.

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## Getting the Most Out of Your Dashboard

The dashboard is designed to keep you informed without overwhelming you. Here are a few suggestions:

* **Check in daily** during busy event seasons to stay on top of vendor activity and revenue
* **Use the pipeline view** to drag vendors between stages and see your entire operation at a glance
* **Collapse the sidebar** when you're working on a focused task and want less visual clutter

> **Tip:** If your dashboard looks empty, that just means it's time to create your first event. Head over to the **Events** section to get started.