Kickoff steps are inconsistent
Teams need a repeatable path after a proposal is signed so nothing important gets missed.
Move from signed work to kickoff, documents, delivery, and payment with less friction
TotalDeal helps small teams run client onboarding with clearer handoffs across kickoff steps, document collection, approvals, project setup, invoicing, and payment follow-through.
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Signed work to kickoff
Documents and approvals
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screenshot.png is available.Why onboarding is where momentum gets lost
Many teams close the deal, then shift into a messy manual process. Kickoff details, files, approvals, tasks, and billing get split across email, docs, and disconnected tools.
Documents and inputs are hard to gather
Onboarding usually requires files, approvals, and setup details that should stay tied to the same account.
Project setup becomes a second handoff
Signed work should flow directly into project tracking with fewer manual transitions.
Revenue steps get delayed
Teams need onboarding to connect naturally to invoicing and payment collection when it is time to bill.
What TotalDeal includes
CRM-linked onboarding steps
Keep onboarding work tied to the same client history as the lead, proposal, and closed deal.
Documents, files, and approvals
Collect the materials and signoff needed to begin work without spreading them across separate tools.
Project setup and workflow visibility
Move new clients into active delivery with clearer ownership, milestones, and next steps.
Invoices and payments
Connect onboarding to billing when you need deposits, kickoff invoices, or later payment follow-through.
Client onboarding workflow FAQs
What should happen right after a client signs?
The team should move into a consistent onboarding path that covers kickoff details, required documents, approvals, project setup, and any early billing steps.
Can onboarding stay connected to the CRM record?
Yes. TotalDeal keeps onboarding tied to the same account, project workflow, document history, and billing context.
Is TotalDeal a fit for small teams with simple onboarding?
Yes. It can support lightweight onboarding first and grow into a more structured workflow as the business matures.
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