This simple yet powerful checklist is useful for account or client servicing managers when they are onboarding a new client or a new POC.
Client Onboarding Checklist
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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