What is the Vendor Directory?

The Vendor Directory is your centralized contact book for every contractor, repairperson, and service provider you work with. Instead of scrolling through your phone contacts searching for "Mike the plumber," you maintain a structured, searchable list inside Landager.

What the Vendor Directory Stores

For each vendor, you can record:

• Name: The individual contact person.
• Company Name: Their business entity (e.g., "Mike's Plumbing LLC").
• Email Address: For sending invoice requests or scheduling.
• Phone Number: For urgent calls and emergency dispatches.
• Notes: Internal context (e.g., "Charges $125/hr. Available weekends. Has key to Building A.").

How Vendors Integrate with the System

The Vendor Directory feeds into two critical workflows:

1. Maintenance Requests

When assigning a vendor to a repair ticket, the vendor's name and phone number display directly on the request card for quick access.

2. Expenses

When tagging an expense with a vendor, you can track total annual spending per contractor for 1099 reporting and rate negotiation.

Creating Vendors

You can add vendors in two ways:

1. From the Vendor Directory page: Navigate to Vendors and click "Add Vendor" for a standalone creation.
2. Inline during Maintenance or Expense entry: Use the "Create New Vendor" option in the vendor dropdown without leaving your current form. See Adding a Vendor for details.