diff --git a/README.md b/README.md
index 14e4bb6..8b40838 100644
--- a/README.md
+++ b/README.md
@@ -108,14 +108,19 @@ git clone https://github.com/freedbygrace/SQL.git
 cd SQL
 ```
 
-### 2. Install Dependencies (Optional)
+### 2. Make Scripts Executable
+```bash
+# Make all .sh files executable recursively
+find . -name "*.sh" -exec chmod +x {} \;
+```
+
+### 3. Install Dependencies (Optional)
 ```bash
 # Only if you don't have Docker, psql, etc.
-chmod +x scripts/install-dependencies.sh
 ./scripts/install-dependencies.sh
 ```
 
-### 3. Start the Database
+### 4. Start the Database
 ```bash
 docker-compose up -d
 ```
@@ -124,17 +129,15 @@ This starts:
 - **PostgreSQL 16** on port `5432`
 - **DB-UI** web interface on port `3000`
 
-### 4. Initialize the Schema
+### 5. Initialize the Schema
 ```bash
-chmod +x scripts/setup-database.sh
 ./scripts/setup-database.sh
 ```
 
 **Note:** The script will automatically check for required dependencies and prompt you to install them if missing.
 
-### 5. Generate Test Data
+### 6. Generate Test Data
 ```bash
-chmod +x data/generate_data.sh
 ./data/generate_data.sh
 ```
 
diff --git a/docker-compose.yml b/docker-compose.yml
index 368a905..b91bab9 100644
--- a/docker-compose.yml
+++ b/docker-compose.yml
@@ -1,5 +1,3 @@
-version: '3.8'
-
 services:
   postgres:
     image: postgres:16-alpine
diff --git a/docs/QUICKSTART.md b/docs/QUICKSTART.md
index 0a0bd55..2072ff3 100644
--- a/docs/QUICKSTART.md
+++ b/docs/QUICKSTART.md
@@ -2,14 +2,18 @@
 
 ## 🚀 Get Up and Running in 5 Minutes
 
-### Step 0: Install Dependencies (Optional - 5 minutes)
+### Step 0: Make Scripts Executable
+
+```bash
+# Make all .sh files executable recursively
+find . -name "*.sh" -exec chmod +x {} \;
+```
+
+### Step 1: Install Dependencies (Optional - 5 minutes)
 
 **If you don't have Docker, PostgreSQL client (psql), or other required tools:**
 
 ```bash
-# Make script executable
-chmod +x scripts/install-dependencies.sh
-
 # Run the installer
 ./scripts/install-dependencies.sh
 ```
@@ -25,7 +29,7 @@ chmod +x scripts/install-dependencies.sh
 
 ---
 
-### Step 1: Start Docker Containers (1 minute)
+### Step 2: Start Docker Containers (1 minute)
 
 ```bash
 # From the project root directory
@@ -46,12 +50,9 @@ You should see both `business_analytics_db` and `business_analytics_ui` running.
 
 ---
 
-### Step 2: Initialize Database Schema (1 minute)
+### Step 3: Initialize Database Schema (1 minute)
 
 ```bash
-# Make script executable (first time only)
-chmod +x scripts/setup-database.sh
-
 # Run setup
 ./scripts/setup-database.sh
 ```
@@ -71,12 +72,9 @@ chmod +x scripts/setup-database.sh
 
 ---
 
-### Step 3: Generate Test Data (15-30 minutes)
+### Step 4: Generate Test Data (15-30 minutes)
 
 ```bash
-# Make script executable (first time only)
-chmod +x data/generate_data.sh
-
 # Run data generation
 ./data/generate_data.sh
 ```