Business Profile
Overview
The Business Profile Management module is a comprehensive component of the Bee O'clock panel service that handles complete business information, settings, and configuration management. It provides a centralized system for businesses to manage their profile information, operational settings, media assets, and customer-facing configurations.
Purpose
This module enables businesses to:
Manage Business Information: Complete business details, descriptions, and featured content
Configure Operational Settings: Booking, payment, notification, and business settings
Handle Media Assets: Logo, banners, and gallery images with optimization
Control Public Presence: Published profile visibility and public page settings
Manage Multiple Locations: Address management with geospatial support
Configure Communication: Contact information and social media integration
Set Operating Hours: Regular and special schedule management
Customize User Experience: Panel and public page customizations
Key Features
✅ Comprehensive Profile Management
Business Information: Name, description, features, and facilities
Contact Management: Multiple contact types with primary designation
Address Management: Multiple locations with geospatial coordinates
Social Integration: Social media platform links and profiles
✅ Advanced Settings Configuration
Booking Settings: Customer booking rules and automation
Business Settings: Timezone, currency, language, and format preferences
Payment Settings: Multiple payment gateway configurations
Notification Settings: Communication preferences and templates
Panel Settings: Administrative interface customization
Public Page Settings: Customer-facing page configuration
✅ Professional Media Management
Business Logo: Primary brand identifier with multiple sizes
Banner Images: Promotional content with landscape optimization
Gallery Management: Portfolio showcase with aspect ratio preservation
Automatic Optimization: Image compression and thumbnail generation
CDN Integration: Global delivery and performance optimization
✅ Flexible Schedule Management
Regular Schedules: Daily operating hours with break periods
Special Schedules: Holiday hours and special events
Timezone Support: Multi-timezone business operations
Break Management: Detailed break period configuration
✅ Multi-Settings Architecture
Hierarchical Configuration: Organized settings by functional area
Validation Framework: Comprehensive validation for all settings
Partial Updates: Update specific settings without affecting others
Default Values: Sensible defaults for new business profiles
✅ Advanced Data Management
Publication Control: Manage profile visibility to customers
State Tracking: Complete audit trail of all changes
Multi-tenant Security: Complete tenant isolation and security
Reference Integrity: Maintained relationships between profile and media
Architecture
The module follows Clean Architecture principles with clear separation of concerns:
Technology Stack
Framework: NestJS with TypeScript
Database: MongoDB with Mongoose ODM
File Storage: Cloud storage with CDN integration
Caching: Redis for performance optimization
Image Processing: Automatic compression and thumbnail generation
Architecture: CQRS (Command Query Responsibility Segregation)
Patterns: Repository, Domain-Driven Design, Value Objects
Quick Start
1. API Usage
Start with the API Documentation to understand available endpoints and how to interact with the business profile management system.
2. Integration
Review the Interface Documentation to understand data structures, DTOs, and integration points.
3. Business Logic
Explore the Use Case Documentation to understand business rules, settings management, and workflows.
4. Data Layer
Check the Database Schema for persistence implementation and query optimization details.
Documentation Structure
TypeScript interfaces, DTOs, settings objects
Backend developers, integration teams
Business logic, settings management, media workflows
Backend developers, business analysts
Business Rules Summary
⚠️ Critical Constraints
Profile Uniqueness: Each tenant has exactly one business profile
Username Uniqueness: Business usernames must be globally unique (when provided)
Settings Validation: All nested settings objects must pass validation
Media Format Restrictions: Only supported image formats allowed for media uploads
Publication Control: Only published profiles are visible to customers
🔒 Security Features
Tenant-based data isolation
Role-based permission system
Secure media file handling
Audit trail for all changes
State history tracking
📊 Performance Features
Redis caching with intelligent invalidation
Optimized database indexes
CDN integration for media delivery
Image compression and optimization
Geospatial indexing for location queries
Settings Architecture
Core Settings Categories
🏢 Business Settings
Timezone and locale configuration
Currency and language preferences
Date/time format settings
Email communication language
📅 Booking Settings
Customer booking rules and automation
Advance booking time limits
Auto-confirmation settings
Payment requirement configuration
Mandatory customer information fields
💳 Payment Settings
Multiple payment gateway support (Stripe, PayPal, Square)
Currency configuration and exchange rates
Tax calculation settings
Default and accepted payment methods
🔔 Notification Settings
Email notification preferences
SMS notification configuration
Push notification settings
Reminder and escalation rules
🎨 Panel Settings
Administrative interface customization
Color schemes and themes
Language preferences
Display format preferences
🌐 Public Page Settings
Customer-facing page configuration
Booking widget settings
Public information display
SEO and meta information
Media Management
📸 Media Types
Logo Management
Purpose: Primary business brand identifier
Format: Square format (200x200px recommended)
Limit: Single logo per business
Features: Automatic thumbnail generation, format optimization
Banner Management
Purpose: Promotional and marketing content
Format: Landscape format (1200x400px recommended)
Limit: Multiple banners supported
Features: Display ordering, automatic compression
Gallery Management
Purpose: Portfolio and work showcase
Format: Variable dimensions (aspect ratio preserved)
Limit: Multiple images supported
Features: Thumbnail generation, optimization, CDN delivery
🔧 Media Features
Automatic image compression and optimization
Multiple thumbnail size generation
CDN integration for global delivery
Format validation and conversion
Orphaned media cleanup
Secure URL generation
Integration Points
Upstream Dependencies
Identity Service: User authentication and authorization
Media Service: File upload and management
Permission Service: Role and permission management
Cache Service: Performance optimization
Downstream Consumers
Client Applications: Public profile information
Booking Service: Settings and availability information
Payment Service: Payment configuration
Notification Service: Communication preferences
Analytics Service: Business information and metrics
External Integrations
Payment Gateways: Stripe, PayPal, Square integration
Cloud Storage: AWS S3, Google Cloud Storage
CDN Services: CloudFront, CloudFlare
Geolocation Services: Address validation and coordinates
Social Platforms: Profile verification and integration
Common Use Cases
👤 Business Owner Scenarios
Set up complete business profile during onboarding
Update business information and contact details
Configure booking and payment settings
Upload and manage media assets (logo, banners, gallery)
Set operating hours and special schedules
Configure notification preferences
🏢 Multi-Location Business Scenarios
Manage multiple business addresses
Configure location-specific settings
Handle timezone differences across locations
Coordinate schedules across multiple sites
🎨 Branding and Marketing Scenarios
Upload professional logo and branding materials
Create promotional banner campaigns
Showcase work portfolio in gallery
Optimize images for web performance
Maintain consistent brand presentation
⚙️ System Administrator Scenarios
Bulk profile management and updates
Settings template creation and application
Media storage management and cleanup
Performance monitoring and optimization
Backup and recovery operations
Monitoring and Maintenance
Key Metrics
Profile completeness rates
Media upload success rates
Settings update frequency
API response times
Cache hit ratios
Database query performance
Media storage utilization
Health Checks
Database connectivity and performance
Media service availability
Cache service status
CDN delivery performance
Payment gateway connectivity
File upload functionality
Maintenance Tasks
Orphaned media cleanup
Cache optimization and cleanup
Database index maintenance
Media thumbnail regeneration
Backup verification
Performance optimization
Future Enhancements
Planned Features
Advanced SEO Management: Meta tags, structured data, sitemap generation
Multi-Brand Support: Multiple brand identities per business
Template System: Pre-configured setting templates for different business types
Analytics Integration: Business profile performance metrics
A/B Testing: Profile configuration testing and optimization
API Rate Limiting: Enhanced rate limiting and throttling
Automated Backups: Scheduled profile and media backups
Scalability Considerations
Database sharding strategies for large-scale deployments
Media storage optimization and archiving
CDN optimization for global performance
Cache partitioning and distribution
Microservice decomposition for specific features
Event sourcing for audit trail optimization
Security Considerations
Data Protection
Encryption: All sensitive data encrypted at rest and in transit
Access Control: Role-based access with principle of least privilege
Audit Logging: Complete audit trail of all profile changes
Data Validation: Comprehensive input validation and sanitization
File Security: Secure file upload with content type validation
Privacy Compliance
Data Minimization: Store only necessary business information
Right to Deletion: Support for complete profile deletion
Data Portability: Export capabilities for business profile data
Consent Management: Privacy preference management
GDPR Compliance: European data protection regulation compliance
Business Continuity
Disaster Recovery: Automated backup and recovery procedures
High Availability: Redundant systems and failover mechanisms
Data Integrity: Consistency checks and validation
Performance Monitoring: Real-time performance and availability monitoring
Getting Help
For technical questions or issues:
Check this documentation first
Review the API examples and use cases
Consult the interface definitions for data structures
Examine the database schema for data-related questions
Check the settings validation rules for configuration issues
For business rule clarifications:
Review the use case documentation
Check the business rules summary above
Consult the settings architecture section
Contact the product team for policy questions
For media-related issues:
Check file format and size requirements
Review media management documentation
Verify CDN and storage configuration
Contact the infrastructure team for storage issues
This documentation is maintained by the Bee O'clock development team and is updated with each release.
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