--- title: "Creating Indirect Properties" slug: "creating-indirect-properties" tags: ["Language - English", "Area - Administration", "Area - Estimating", "Industry - Landscaping", "Type - Task (How-To)", "Role - System Admin", "Role - Branch Admin", "Skill Level - 1 (Beginner)"] updated: 2025-10-30T20:05:58Z published: 2025-10-30T20:05:58Z canonical: "guide.youraspire.com/creating-indirect-properties" --- > ## Documentation Index > Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://guide.youraspire.com/llms.txt > Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further. # Creating Indirect Properties Indirect properties, services, and opportunities are used to record hours for employees that won’t be directly costed to a job. Typically, this is used with crew members for non-job related work, such as internal training, or for hourly office administration that would be clocking in and out through Aspire's Mobile application. In other words, they are used for your company's internal processes and time. ## **Workflow of the Overall Process** Step 1: [Create *Indirect Properties*](https://guide.youraspire.com/docs/creating-indirect-opportunities) Step 2: [Review and Create *Indirect Services*](https://guide.youraspire.com/docs/reviewing-and-creating-indirect-services) Step 3: [Create *Indirect Opportunities*](https://guide.youraspire.com/docs/creating-indirect-opportunities) πŸ“Œ Note: Because the *Internal Property* field is required to set up a *Branch* in *Administration*, you must set up an indirect property for each branch. ## **Creating an Indirect Property** An indirect property should be created in the property list for each company branch. Once created, this indirect property will be set on the branch record. 1. To create the indirect property, first go to the *Properties* module in the blue side menu. [![](https://cdn.document360.io/5942a8d7-f3b1-4919-bdfa-d477d8498fe3/Images/Documentation/creating-indirect-properties-image-fgmu96gn.png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-11-13T10%3A06%3A22Z&se=2026-11-13T11%3A06%3A22Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=Um08GhZMZEzwmzf1QxvyznM1E9KiHxIxdwauM1e5uRk%3D)](https://aspire-software.intercom-attachments-7.com/i/o/1144681769/e13b2ce3ed664e5e2e5120d5/AD_4nXe3kFCA4Hc2FfKxugQAkf4ktypZET1KIAFeK64spapmq5GC9OyWDlqkti3DUUTm5iuq-B28dYNKWHn0SDhboXGIMbSWzqLfaR3wgJ5O4xbtPoKi3UWILzH-cxQ-LeDosLnMUSzuC-ROmK5TFg-93W-lCwpa?expires=1757975400&signature=c18110b8e5ecfa4f05a7665b0cb881308041dfa18705ac605ead56a7d68e4c8f&req=dSEjEs92nIZZUPMW1HO4zSdHflrSPSNwGztf1hB%2BE3EpIFVCopdkbuJgsFV8%0Aq2B0%0A) 2. Click *New Property* at the top right and a new property record will appear. [![](https://cdn.document360.io/5942a8d7-f3b1-4919-bdfa-d477d8498fe3/Images/Documentation/creating-indirect-properties-image-i1vawy34.png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-11-13T10%3A06%3A22Z&se=2026-11-13T11%3A06%3A22Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=Um08GhZMZEzwmzf1QxvyznM1E9KiHxIxdwauM1e5uRk%3D)](https://aspire-software.intercom-attachments-7.com/i/o/1144681782/ee31247a97f2c8abf91d4960/AD_4nXeJ0cuwiigesZ9HQ-_U1bv9-7acyhy2PcYbuoEmw8UbVUTTc991kekNmJZj-n1QRJvTV24DU-06RGvf26kT8sQn0a7B0ZbaP-mP0K6J2cZuqgxxlkxPzt8FNa0wswcpqct0u0gsgleckSnMzG6ds1Ftfpbl?expires=1757975400&signature=115a8e6cb8fadb010f763d1d185dd0e10e34f0017bc3099e7b209c43c0e7ea16&req=dSEjEs92nIZXW%2FMW1HO4zTvDI6Piah5ggiklYhx3dYDEMLESQkaKvLQbAPbm%0AtrVa%0A) 3. For the *Property Name* field, enter *Indirect* as well as the *Branch Name*. For example, *Indirect - Chesterfield*. 4. Keep the *Branch* field as *Main*. You will change this after creating your new branch record. 5. Next, enter the address that will be the physical location of the branch. [![](https://cdn.document360.io/5942a8d7-f3b1-4919-bdfa-d477d8498fe3/Images/Documentation/creating-indirect-properties-image-o6excw5n.png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-11-13T10%3A06%3A22Z&se=2026-11-13T11%3A06%3A22Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=Um08GhZMZEzwmzf1QxvyznM1E9KiHxIxdwauM1e5uRk%3D)](https://downloads.intercomcdn.com/i/o/1145641880/0377283f90c6ca4fd69f4627/image.png?expires=1757975400&signature=128a8a52f2bbf1bf0ff15dab78e04ed7bbe3d7264fbb5632ba76e16dbb8e97f3&req=dSEjE896nIlXWfMW1HO4zS29ryurYhsU5h9m4y73LzXGL5B%2B4Lh9ZKdwDtln%0A7aUs%0A) 6. Click *Save* in the upper right and now it's time to create the branch record in *Administration.* ## **Creating the New Branch** Now that you have created your property, this next section will focus on adding the indirect property in the *Internal Property* field of the branch record. πŸ“‘ For more information on other fields within the Branch record, review our article [*Adding a New Branch in Aspire*](https://guide.youraspire.com/docs/adding-a-new-branch-in-aspire)! - Navigate to your *Profile Icon* > *Administration >* *Organization >* *Branches*. [![](https://cdn.document360.io/5942a8d7-f3b1-4919-bdfa-d477d8498fe3/Images/Documentation/creating-indirect-properties-image-vogjx9ly.png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-11-13T10%3A06%3A22Z&se=2026-11-13T11%3A06%3A22Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=Um08GhZMZEzwmzf1QxvyznM1E9KiHxIxdwauM1e5uRk%3D)](https://aspire-software.intercom-attachments-7.com/i/o/1144681797/79a72226f7f73ac6663609d9/AD_4nXeN_Pq9k5osgSFyPpu57sm3Bdaj52qiHzkNl0clCVibARAANoY5X6U-mCoisfbnI22ZHhbTMQF3Ahd1mF_G6srATn6Fkg14xGvPJvxmxc5g7VqvDou3feJFTm892RLlVnWoflFRX-yWVWrcGFwexg345abq?expires=1757975400&signature=32a52208c6488de4dafef0b545ee82c128bcf656b53d4750c58b5ff5410be7b4&req=dSEjEs92nIZWXvMW1HO4zZiSP0LDVyG0Pg4CfHGNMHMhQuxgkVUiRqQJRoLO%0Anhvk%0A) - Click *New* at the top right to create a new branch record. - Click the internal property dropdown and then click the indirect property you created earlier. [![](https://cdn.document360.io/5942a8d7-f3b1-4919-bdfa-d477d8498fe3/Images/Documentation/creating-indirect-properties-image-iygt6y2x.png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-11-13T10%3A06%3A22Z&se=2026-11-13T11%3A06%3A22Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=Um08GhZMZEzwmzf1QxvyznM1E9KiHxIxdwauM1e5uRk%3D)](https://aspire-software.intercom-attachments-7.com/i/o/1144681807/ba3a6ed353f923094bc7c6b4/AD_4nXeqb-kiVRc2jWTdsiNeJP0n8YHBoODbtz6Z2Jc1DuRkzjoTF-iAIs8ifMHvCwyDOunsfAvHAEElqMHiD71g3aZFUYtZ6cln2B21NmVjcgSEN6Mzrgmyu3i7LFaAsh5ATL-n-Y-VwHKdJENL7mPuHfBT0rIR?expires=1757975400&signature=f56869d2245bdd7d8eee4c770ef3acc534b14d824e6eb3857be914611480ea0e&req=dSEjEs92nIlfXvMW1HO4zfMl3U%2FvZKEIyd%2FlSHavbS494XCzAGKNWvmkAJA9%0Aa1ZD%0A) - When all known fields are filled out, click *Save* at the top right. ## **Adding the Created Branch into the Indirect Property** - Return to your indirect property by clicking the *Properties* module. ![](https://cdn.document360.io/5942a8d7-f3b1-4919-bdfa-d477d8498fe3/Images/Documentation/creating-indirect-properties-image-t6fihjch.png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-11-13T10%3A06%3A22Z&se=2026-11-13T11%3A06%3A22Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=Um08GhZMZEzwmzf1QxvyznM1E9KiHxIxdwauM1e5uRk%3D) - Search for your indirect property in the *Property Search* list then click into your property. ![](https://cdn.document360.io/5942a8d7-f3b1-4919-bdfa-d477d8498fe3/Images/Documentation/creating-indirect-properties-image-cf7ckjk7.png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-11-13T10%3A06%3A22Z&se=2026-11-13T11%3A06%3A22Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=Um08GhZMZEzwmzf1QxvyznM1E9KiHxIxdwauM1e5uRk%3D) - Once you return to the indirect property record, click the three dot menu and select *Edit Property*. [![](https://cdn.document360.io/5942a8d7-f3b1-4919-bdfa-d477d8498fe3/Images/Documentation/creating-indirect-properties-image-lymm8l7v.png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-11-13T10%3A06%3A22Z&se=2026-11-13T11%3A06%3A22Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=Um08GhZMZEzwmzf1QxvyznM1E9KiHxIxdwauM1e5uRk%3D)](https://downloads.intercomcdn.com/i/o/1145652610/1163106538c0a77a5ca0abe7/image.png?expires=1757975400&signature=cdf8a63b49d0ca0a5f4ea5d67faa8186e237624856cecac79868d33521d1ef5c&req=dSEjE897n4deWfMW1HO4zek8JhmxmceiHFW1eK6v6iIQXe0xv17gMKAHjTv9%0A2t%2BO%0A) - From the *Branch* dropdown menu, click the branch you just created. ![](https://cdn.document360.io/5942a8d7-f3b1-4919-bdfa-d477d8498fe3/Images/Documentation/creating-indirect-properties-image-1yfe4s2k.png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-11-13T10%3A06%3A22Z&se=2026-11-13T11%3A06%3A22Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=Um08GhZMZEzwmzf1QxvyznM1E9KiHxIxdwauM1e5uRk%3D) - Click *Save*. You now have your indirect property associated with the branch you created. Repeat this process for any additional branches needed! πŸ“Œ Note: Indirect Properties are used for indirect services *only* and not for shop maintenance work or other services/opportunities! If you're in implementation, the next step later in your onboarding will be to review and create indirect services. Click the links below to move to the next article!