💸 Creating & Assigning Discounts

Learn how to create and assign discounts in AcornCloud — perfect for managing sibling, staff, or promotional discounts directly from the Finance tab.

1. Open the Discounts Screen

• From the left-hand menu, go to Finance → Discounts.

• Tap New Discount to create one.

2. Create a New Discount

• Enter a clear, descriptive Discount Name (e.g. Sibling Discount, Staff Discount).

• Select the Discount Type — either a percentage (%) or a fixed amount (€).

• Enter the Rate of the discount.

• Tap Add Discount to save it.

3. Find the Child to Assign It To

• On the left, you’ll see all discount types.

• On the right, you’ll see all children in your service.

• Use the search bar or filter by room to find the child or children you want to apply the discount to.

4. Assign the Discount

• Tap Assign New beside the child’s name.

• Select the Discount you want to apply from the dropdown.

5. Add Discount Details

• Enter the Start Date and End Date for the discount.

• Choose which Booking Fee the discount applies to.

• Set the Frequency — Weekly or Monthly.

• Tap Add Discount to save.

Best Practice Tips

• Use clear naming (e.g. Sibling Discount – 10%) so discounts are easy to recognise on invoices.

• Always assign discounts to the correct booking fee to avoid billing errors.

• Set end dates for time-limited offers to prevent discounts applying indefinitely.

• Review active discounts regularly from the Finance → Discounts screen.

And that’s it! You’ve created and assigned a discount in AcornCloud — helping ensure accurate billing for families receiving discounted rates.