Client Onboarding Checklist
This simple yet powerful checklist is useful for account or client servicing managers when they are onboarding a new client or a new POC.
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## Pre-Onboarding Preparation 1. Confirm client details - Name: John Smith - Company: ABC Enterprises - Email: [john.smith@abc.com](mailto:john.smith@abc.com) - Phone: (555) 123-4567 2. Set up client file in the CRM system - File created on: 2024-10-29 - Assigned account manager: Sarah Johnson 3. Prepare welcome email - Subject: Welcome to ABC Enterprises! - Include: Introduction to the team, overview of services, and next steps ## Kick-Off Meeting 1. Schedule the kick-off meeting - Date: 2024-11-05 - Time: 10:00 AM EST - Platform: Zoom 2. Create agenda for the meeting - Introductions - Project overview - Define goals and objectives - Discuss timelines and deliverables 3. Send calendar invite to all participants - Participants: John Smith, Sarah Johnson, and team members ## Information Gathering 1. Client information required - Company overview - Key stakeholders - Current challenges 2. Send client questionnaire - Due date for completion: 2024-11-10 - Link: [Client Questionnaire](https://www.notion.so/Client-Onboarding-Checklist-12e9246f601180039a36dcb1c9c863f9?pvs=21) 3. Schedule follow-up call to discuss questionnaire results - Date: 2024-11-12 - Time: 2:00 PM EST ## Service Agreement 1. Prepare service agreement - Include: Scope of work, pricing, terms, and conditions 2. Send service agreement for review - Date sent: 2024-11-15 3. Confirm receipt and discuss any questions or changes - Follow-up call scheduled for: 2024-11-17 ## Onboarding Completion 1. Finalize all necessary documents - Service agreement signed by both parties - NDA (if applicable) 2. Set up client access to tools and platforms - Software: Project Management Tool, Communication Platform - Access granted on: 2024-11-20 3. Schedule first project review meeting - Date: 2024-12-01 - Time: 3:00 PM EST ## Feedback and Continuous Improvement 1. Send onboarding feedback survey - Date sent: 2024-12-02 2. Review feedback and identify areas for improvement - Discussion scheduled for: 2024-12-05 3. Implement changes based on feedback for future onboarding - Update onboarding process by: 2024-12-15