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Client Onboarding

Give new clients a confident start — set up their record, align on scope, and kick off delivery.

#Business goal

Start every engagement organized and aligned.

#When to use this

Immediately after closing a deal.

#At a glance

DetailValue
People involvedSales owner, Operations, Delivery lead
Departments usedSales, Operations
Modules usedCRM, Projects
AI usedSales Agent drafts outreach and proposals; you review and send
Recommended timelineFirst 1–2 weeks
PrerequisitesCRM access; Leads in the pipeline

#Step-by-step process

1

Confirm the client record

Ensure the activated client's details are complete.
2

Create the delivery project

Set up the project and initial tasks.
3

Align on scope and timeline

Confirm expectations and milestones with the client.
4

Give portal access

Share the client portal for deliverables and invoices.

#Decision points

Decisions to make along the way

  • What are the first milestones?
  • Who is the client's main contact?

#Approval points

No formal approval gate

This routine has no separate sign-off step, but review your work before it affects clients or finances.

#Success metrics

  • Faster time-to-first-deliverable
  • Clear client expectations from day one

#Best practices

  • Reuse a consistent onboarding checklist.
  • Set expectations early to avoid surprises.

#Common mistakes

  • Starting work before scope is aligned.
  • Skipping the client portal introduction.

#Realistic example

In practice

After the win, Operations creates the project, the delivery lead confirms milestones, and the client gets portal access to review deliverables and pay invoices.

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