diff --git a/backend/README.md b/backend/README.md
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--- a/backend/README.md
+++ b/backend/README.md
@@ -13,12 +13,14 @@ brew install --cask docker # or just `brew install docker` if you don't want the
 
 ## Running and developing
 
-Set up and boot the database:
+Set up and boot the database (from the project root):
 
 ```sh
 docker compose up postgres14
 ```
 
+Note: Test data has to be imported manually if needed.
+
 You can then start the backend by running the `bootRun` Gradle task.
 
 ## Tests