Customer Communication Standards

Pre-Project Communication

  1. Response Times

Internal updates

Provide internal updates within the first 24 hours of the project initiation.

External Updates

For all client inquiries please acknowledge the email within the first 6 hours of receiving the email. Thereafter, please provide the client with a response/ feedback within 24 – 48 hours.

  1. Initial Consultation

After having a brief chat with the client regarding their inquiry, schedule a consultation (via Google meet or phone call) within 24-48 hours to discuss their requirements further and explore ways in which our team can assist.

  1. Project Proposal

Send a detailed proposal to the client outlining the project scope, timeline, and costs within 24 – 48 hours after the call.

  1. Agreement Signing 

If the client agrees to the proposal send them an agreement to sign within 24 – 48 hours.

  1. Invoice the client 

If the project cost is greater than $1500 request for 70% of the full amount to be paid before the project commences.

If the project cost is less than $1500 request for the full amount to be paid before the project commences.

  1. Follow-ups 

If the client is taking time to respond, follow up with them within 72 hours.

If the client hasn’t responded after the first follow-up, follow up with them again a week after the first follow-up

 If the client hasn’t responded after the second follow-up, follow up with them again 10 days after the second follow-up

If the client hasn’t responded after the second follow-up, follow up with them again 3 – 4 weeks after the first follow-up

If the customer indicates they’re not interested or asks to be removed from future contact, honor the request promptly. If they express being too busy, you can offer to reconnect at a later time.

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