{"id":15316,"date":"2018-11-07T18:44:08","date_gmt":"2018-11-07T18:44:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.process.st\/templates\/client-onboarding-checklist-for-a-managed-service-provider\/"},"modified":"2024-02-28T21:51:02","modified_gmt":"2024-02-28T21:51:02","slug":"client-onboarding-checklist-for-a-managed-service-provider","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.process.st\/templates\/client-onboarding-checklist-for-a-managed-service-provider\/","title":{"rendered":"Client Onboarding Checklist for a Managed Service Provider"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Many MSPs overlook<\/a> critical onboarding considerations, missing the point of onboarding completely. They choose to make the entire process more difficult and tedious than it needs to be. <\/a><\/p>\n

It's not surprising that the mishandling of this critical opportunity to set a solid groundwork leads to a negative experience for the client, resulting in poor long-term retention and increased early churn.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Ideally, your onboarding process should focus on setting up the following elements:<\/p>\n

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  1. Transparent systems setup<\/li>\n
  2. Simple and efficient automation<\/li>\n
  3. Complete reporting and monitoring<\/li>\n
  4. Providing value<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    If you nail these four components, you've nailed your new client onboarding.<\/p>\n

    This checklist is designed to transform your onboarding process from a grueling labor into a strategic enabler<\/strong> that will produce more satisfied clients, reduce churn, and form a strong foundation for a long-term (hopefully recurring) working relationship.<\/p>\n

    The process should be a tool to instill confidence in your new clients<\/strong>, as well as a management device to streamline the first, most important steps in a new client engagement.<\/strong><\/p>\n

    Let's get started with the checklist!<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/section>\n

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    Basic information:<\/h2>\n<\/section>\n
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    Collect basic information<\/h2>\n
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    First of all, record some basic information<\/strong> about this client using the form fields below.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n

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