Bring Existing Records Forward Safely

What Changed

Whether you are setting up a new studio or rebuilding your records after years of making, Maker Studio now starts with guidance that matches your real situation.

Before: Everyone saw the same first-run checklist. If you already had recipes, old sales, expenses, or stock, it could be unclear what to bring in first—and whether adding old records might change today’s inventory.

Now: Choose I’m starting fresh for the familiar setup path, or I have existing records or stock for a careful bring-forward checklist. The existing-records path helps you set a transition date, review recipes, bring in documented sales and expenses, count what is physically on your shelves today, and then begin clean forward tracking.

You will also see a clear reminder that historical purchases and sales are records—not proof of what is on hand now. AI Capture and Voice Note can make a physical count faster, while you stay in control of every final entry.

This gives you a practical way to honor your business history without letting it blur the truth of your studio today.