Use the venue manager dashboard to manage venues, gig requests, shows, plan usage, and recent activity.
## What this guide covers
This article explains the daily workflow for venue managers and shows where to go next inside GigxMatch. Keep it open when you are learning the platform or training a teammate.
## Before you start
Make sure you are signed in and can open [your dashboard](/dashboard/). If the page sends you to another role area, check your profile and role settings in [Account Settings](/dashboard/account/).
## Step-by-step workflow
1. Open [Venue Manager Dashboard](/dashboard/venue_manager/).
- Review managed venues and recent gig requests.
- Use dashboard shortcuts for venue editing, gig request creation, and show management.
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Check plan usage before creating more gig requests.
Quality checklist
- Keep names, dates, venues, budgets, and contact details accurate before sending or publishing anything.
- Use clear messages so the other side understands what action is needed.
- Check Notification Center after you submit, apply, invite, or update a listing.
- Return to the relevant dashboard list when you need to review status or continue work.
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