Skip to content
English
  • There are no suggestions because the search field is empty.

How to create a Company

The guide is to walk the reader through how to create a Company.

    1. Using the left-hand navigation panel, click ‘Companies’. 



    2. This will take you to a list of all your current contractor companies. This page provides an overview of each company including the name, company type, and document status. To create a new company, click the plus symbol in the top right corner. 

      A screenshot of a computer

AI-generated content may be incorrect.

    3. You’ll be taken to a new page where you can begin entering the details of the new company. Start by entering the company name in the ‘Name’ field. 



    4. Next, add a company type using the ‘Company Type’ field. This determines what documentation is required for that contractor company. 

      A screenshot of a computer

AI-generated content may be incorrect.

    5. The ‘Primary Email Address’ and ‘Primary Phone Number’ fields are used to store contact details for the company. These do not serve any other purpose within the module.

      A screenshot of a computer

AI-generated content may be incorrect.

    6. You can assign a ‘Staff Member’ in charge. Clicking this field will display a list of all staff members. If you add a staff member with an email address, they will be notified of any changes, such as documents expiring or being uploaded to 5D. 

      A screenshot of a computer

AI-generated content may be incorrect.

    7. You may also add a description of the company, although this is optional. 

      A screenshot of a computer

AI-generated content may be incorrect.

    8. Company tags can be added. See this guide on how to create them. 

      A screenshot of a computer

AI-generated content may be incorrect.

    9. To the right of the information box, you’ll find ‘Company Documents’. Here, you can set up an email to be sent to contractor contacts requesting the documentation specified in the Company Documents section. You can leave this blank and this in later.  

      A screenshot of a computer

AI-generated content may be incorrect.

    10. You can add multiple contacts for a document, request by clicking the plus symbol under the email address field and entering additional email addresses. 

      A screenshot of a computer

AI-generated content may be incorrect.

    11. Below the ‘Company Documents’ box, you’ll find the ‘Address’ section. Here, you can enter the contractor company’s address. These field is not mandatory. 

      A screenshot of a computer

AI-generated content may be incorrect.

    12. When you are done click the green save icon.  

      A screenshot of a computer

AI-generated content may be incorrect.