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Client Onboarding Workflow

From signed contract to first session — a complete, consistent onboarding experience produced in one sitting.

Setup time

30 min

One-time

Time saved

~3 hrs

/client

Tools

Claude AI

Free tier works

Difficulty

Beginner

No code

Cost

Free

To implement

What this workflow does

This workflow takes your client brief, contract details, and service description and produces a complete onboarding pack in one session: a welcome email, a tailored intake form, a first-session agenda, and a shared briefing document. Every new client gets a consistent, professional first impression — without you starting from scratch each time.

Who it's for

  • Consultants and fractional executives onboarding new clients regularly
  • Small agencies whose onboarding process lives in someone's head
  • Solo operators who want every client to feel like their most important one
  • Anyone whose onboarding currently consists of a welcome email and good intentions

Input

Signed contract + client brief

Or proposal and notes

60–90 min

Output

Complete onboarding pack

Welcome · intake · agenda · brief

What you'll need

Claude AI (preferred)Google Docs or NotionGoogle Forms or TypeformEmail clientCalendar tool

What good looks like

Onboarding pack — Acme Co.

Everything ready before day one

Pack contents

Time to produce

60–90 min

Example output

  • A welcome email that feels personal, not templated
  • An intake form with questions specific to this client's context
  • A first-session agenda with outcome-based objectives and time allocations
  • A shared briefing document the client can review before you meet
  • Consistent tone and language across every piece — because all four prompts draw from the same context block