This chapter covers the core features and capabilities of Client Onboarding Kit.
| File | Purpose | Sample Rows |
|---|---|---|
databases/onboarding-checklist.csv | Master checklist of every step from signed contract to active project — 28 tasks across 6 phases | 28 tasks |
databases/client-info-tracker.csv | Client CRM with contact details, project type, onboarding status, contract value, and key dates | 12 clients |
| File | Purpose |
|---|---|
pages/welcome-packet.md | Professional welcome packet template with brand positioning, process overview, and what-to-expect guide |
pages/onboarding-hub.md | Central dashboard for managing all active onboardings with embedded views and quick actions |
pages/kickoff-meeting-agenda.md | Structured 45-minute kick-off meeting agenda with talking points, decisions to make, and follow-up items |
| File | Purpose |
|---|---|
templates/intake-questionnaire.md | Comprehensive project intake form covering goals, audience, brand, timeline, and technical requirements |
templates/project-brief.md | One-page project brief template that distills intake answers into an actionable scope summary |
templates/welcome-email-sequence.md | 4-email welcome sequence: contract signed → kick-off scheduled → pre-meeting prep → day-one launch |
| File | Purpose |
|---|---|
docs/IMPORT-GUIDE.md | Step-by-step Notion and Google Sheets import instructions with screenshots descriptions |
docs/CUSTOMIZATION.md | How to adapt every template for your niche, brand, and service type |
Follow this guide to get Client Onboarding Kit up and running in your environment.
1. Import databases — CSV files in databases/ into Notion or Google Sheets (see docs/IMPORT-GUIDE.md)
2. Set up the Onboarding Hub — Copy pages/onboarding-hub.md into a new Notion page and embed your database views
3. Customize templates — Update templates/welcome-email-sequence.md and templates/intake-questionnaire.md with your brand, services, and voice
4. Create the Welcome Packet — Adapt pages/welcome-packet.md with your process, timeline expectations, and communication preferences
5. Run your first onboarding — Use the checklist to walk through every step. Refine after your first 2-3 clients.
See docs/IMPORT-GUIDE.md for detailed step-by-step instructions.
This system follows a proven 6-phase onboarding workflow:
Contract Signed
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Phase 1: ADMIN — Send welcome email, collect payment, countersign contract
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Phase 2: DISCOVERY — Send intake questionnaire, review responses, research client
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Phase 3: ACCESS — Collect logins, set up shared folders, invite to project tools
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Phase 4: KICK-OFF — Schedule meeting, send agenda, run kick-off, distribute notes
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Phase 5: PROJECT SETUP — Create project workspace, build timeline, set milestones
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Phase 6: LAUNCH — Send day-one email, begin first deliverable, schedule check-in
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