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Client Onboarding Automation

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⏱ 8-12 hrs/wk saved
⚡ 2-3 hrs setup

The Workflow at a Glance

Trigger
New client signs contract
→
Step 1
Auto-send welcome email + intake form
→
Step 2
Collect documents via smart checklist
→
Step 3
Create project in PM tool + assign tasks
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Output
Client fully onboarded in minutes, not days
Step by Step

How It Works

Five steps to fully automated client onboarding. Here is exactly what happens, in plain English.

1
Client signs contract or agreement
The moment a contract is signed (via DocuSign, PandaDoc, or even a manual trigger), the automation kicks off. This is your starting point — no manual follow-up needed.
2
Welcome email auto-sends with everything they need
Your new client immediately receives a branded welcome email with their intake form link, login credentials, and a clear overview of what to expect next. First impressions, automated.
3
Smart document checklist tracks submissions
A dynamic checklist tracks which documents have been submitted and which are still missing. Automated reminders go out for outstanding items — no more chasing clients via email.
4
Project auto-created with tasks assigned
Once all documents are in, a project is automatically created in your PM tool (Notion, Monday, or Asana) with pre-built task lists assigned to the right team members. Everyone knows what to do.
5
Team notified, client confirmed — onboarding complete
Your team gets a notification that everything is ready. The client gets a “you're all set” confirmation email. Onboarding that used to take days now takes minutes.
Tech Stack

Tools You'll Need

Everything here is either free-tier friendly or something you likely already use.

Zapier Google Forms or Typeform Notion or Monday.com Gmail or Outlook Google Drive
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