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Client Onboarding Kit

Client Onboarding Kit

Professional welcome packets, intake questionnaires, project kick-off checklists, and communication templates that make your first impression as polished as your work. Reduce onboarding time from days to hours.

What's Included

File Description
welcome-packet.md Branded welcome document template
intake-questionnaire.md Comprehensive project intake form
kickoff-checklist.md Step-by-step kick-off meeting agenda
communication-guide.md Response time expectations and channel guide
project-timeline-template.md Milestone-based timeline framework
access-credentials-form.md Secure credential collection template
src/client_onboarding_kit/core.py Python automation for onboarding workflows
src/client_onboarding_kit/utils.py Helper utilities for template generation
config.example.yaml Customization configuration

Quick Start

  1. Extract the ZIP archive
  2. Customize welcome-packet.md with your business name and branding
  3. Select the intake questionnaire variant matching your service type
  4. Send the welcome packet + questionnaire to new clients immediately after signing
  5. Use the kick-off checklist to run your first meeting

Template Examples

Welcome Packet Structure

# Welcome to [YOUR BUSINESS NAME]

Dear [CLIENT NAME],

Thank you for choosing [YOUR BUSINESS] for your [PROJECT TYPE] project.
This packet contains everything you need to know about working with me.

## What Happens Next
1. ✅ Contract signed (done!)
2. 📋 Complete the intake questionnaire (attached)
3. 📅 Kick-off call scheduled for [DATE]
4. 🔑 Share necessary access credentials (secure form attached)
5. 🚀 Project work begins [START DATE]

## How We Communicate
| Channel        | Use For                    | Response Time  |
|----------------|----------------------------|----------------|
| Email          | Non-urgent updates, docs   | Within 24 hrs  |
| Slack/Teams    | Quick questions, approvals | Within 4 hrs   |
| Video Call     | Scheduled meetings only    | By appointment |
| Phone          | Emergencies only           | Within 1 hr    |

## Project Milestones
| Phase          | Deliverable         | Target Date |
|----------------|---------------------|-------------|
| Discovery      | Requirements doc    | Week 1      |
| Design         | Mockups/wireframes  | Week 2-3    |
| Build          | Working prototype   | Week 4-6    |
| Review         | Revision rounds     | Week 7      |
| Launch         | Final delivery      | Week 8      |

## My Working Hours
[YOUR TIMEZONE] — [HOURS, e.g., Mon-Fri 9am-5pm]
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Intake Questionnaire (Web Development Variant)

# Project Intake Questionnaire

## About Your Business
1. Business name: ________________
2. Industry/niche: ________________
3. Target audience (describe your ideal customer): ________________
4. Top 3 competitors (URLs if available): ________________

## Project Goals
5. What is the primary goal of this project?
   □ Generate leads  □ Sell products  □ Build authority  □ Other: ____
6. How will you measure success? ________________
7. What's your launch deadline? ________________

## Design Preferences
8. List 3 websites you admire and why: ________________
9. Brand colors (hex codes if available): ________________
10. Existing brand assets? □ Logo □ Style guide □ Photos □ None

## Technical Requirements
11. Current website URL (if redesign): ________________
12. Hosting preference: □ I have hosting □ Need recommendation
13. Required integrations: □ Email marketing □ CRM □ Payment
    □ Analytics □ Social media □ Other: ________________

## Content
14. Who will provide written content? □ Me □ You □ Copywriter
15. Who will provide images/video? □ Me □ Stock □ Photographer
16. Estimated number of pages: ________________
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Kick-Off Meeting Checklist

## Kick-Off Meeting Agenda (60 minutes)

### Before the Meeting
- [ ] Review completed intake questionnaire
- [ ] Prepare project timeline draft
- [ ] Set up project management board
- [ ] Create shared folder for deliverables
- [ ] Test screen sharing and recording

### During the Meeting (60 min)
- [ ] (5 min) Introductions and rapport building
- [ ] (10 min) Review project scope and goals
- [ ] (10 min) Walk through timeline and milestones
- [ ] (10 min) Discuss communication preferences
- [ ] (10 min) Review intake questionnaire answers — clarify gaps
- [ ] (10 min) Discuss access/credentials needed
- [ ] (5 min) Confirm next steps and action items

### After the Meeting
- [ ] Send meeting summary email within 2 hours
- [ ] Share project management board access
- [ ] Send credential collection form
- [ ] Schedule first milestone check-in
- [ ] Begin discovery phase
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Usage Tips

  • Send the welcome packet within 1 hour of contract signing — first impressions matter
  • Customize the questionnaire to your niche — remove irrelevant questions
  • Record kick-off calls (with permission) so you can reference details later
  • Set response time expectations early. Clients respect boundaries that are stated upfront
  • Use the credential form instead of asking for passwords over email

Best Practices

  1. Automate what you can. The Python scripts generate personalized packets from YAML config
  2. Create niche variants. A web dev questionnaire differs from a copywriting one
  3. Include a FAQ section in your welcome packet — it reduces back-and-forth
  4. Track completion. Follow up if the questionnaire isn't returned within 48 hours
  5. Iterate each quarter. Add questions that you find yourself asking repeatedly
  6. Keep it short. 15-20 questions max on intake — save deep discovery for the kick-off call

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