How to Set Up Facebook Business Accounts

Step 1: Create a Facebook Business Manager Account

You need to create a Business Manager account to manage your business assets (like ad accounts, pages, and team permissions).

1. Go to Facebook Business Manager
   
   • Open this link: Business Manager.
2. Click "Create Account"
   
   • Log in using your personal Facebook account.
   • Click Create Account.
   • Fill in your Business Name, Your Name, and Work Email.
3. Submit Details
   
   • Click Next and enter additional business information (address, website, etc.).
   • Click Submit.

Step 2: Create a Facebook Business Page

After setting up your Business Manager account, you’ll create or claim a Business Page.

1. Go to Business Settings
   
   • In Business Manager, click "Business Settings" from the sidebar.
2. Navigate to Pages
   
   • On the left menu, click "Accounts" > "Pages".
3. Create New Page
   
   • Click the blue "Add" button and choose "Create a New Page".
   • Fill out the details:
     
     • Page Name (your business name — A&R Roofing)
     • Category (describes your business, e.g., “Roofing Services” or similar)
     • Address and Contact Information (like business address, phone number, and hours).
4. Add Images
   
   • Upload a Profile Picture (typically your logo).
   • Upload a Cover Photo (a branded banner or promotional image).
5. Customize Your Page
   
   • Add About details (business description, website, etc.).
   • Click the "Edit Page Info" option to update your contact info.
6. Save and Publish
   
   • After filling out the necessary details, click Publish to make your page live.
   • If you want to adjust any of the business information you just added, you can after the page is published, it’s not final by any means.

Step 3: Create a Business Ad Account (Not Personal Account)

After setting up your Business Manager, create an ad account for your company.

1. Go to Business Settings
   
   • Inside Business Manager, click "Business Settings" in the sidebar.
2. Navigate to Ad Accounts
   
   • In the left menu, click "Accounts" > "Ad Accounts".
3. Create New Ad Account
   
   • Click the blue "Add" button and select "Create a New Ad Account".
   • Enter your Ad Account Name (company-related name), Time Zone, and Currency.
4. Assign People and Permissions
   
   • Assign your personal profile to the ad account with Admin Access.
   • Optionally, add other team members if needed.
5. Submit
   
   • Click Create and Done.

Step 4: Link Your Business Page to the Ad Account

1. Open Business Settings
   
   • In Business Manager, click Business Settings.
2. Navigate to Pages
   
   • In the left menu, click "Accounts" > "Pages".
3. Add Your Business Page
   
   • Click the blue "Add" button and select "Add a Page".
   • Search and select the Facebook Page you created earlier.

Step 5: Payment Setup for Ads

1. Go to Payment Settings
   
   • In Business Manager, navigate to "Business Settings" > "Payment Methods".
2. Add Payment Method
   
   • Add a credit/debit card or PayPal as your payment method.

This step-by-step approach ensures the company ad account is not mistakenly set up as a personal one and all assets are properly managed through Business Manager.