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Apptivo Multi-Client CRM Consolidation (7-10 days)

A delivery playbook for agencies that replace a client's scattered spreadsheets, inbox, and ticketing tools with one Apptivo workspace covering CRM, help desk, and field service. The offer lands as a fixed-scope setup retainer, then converts to monthly administration. Time: 7-10 days.

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Apptivo Multi-Client CRM Consolidation (7-10 days)

A delivery playbook for agencies that replace a client's scattered spreadsheets, inbox, and ticketing tools with one Apptivo workspace covering CRM, help desk, and field service. The offer lands as a fixed-scope setup retainer, then converts to monthly administration.

Prerequisites
  • Client grants admin access to their existing contact list, email account, and any booking or ticketing tool currently in use
  • Agency holds an Apptivo account on Premium or Ultimate so the client workspace inherits the app count and custom field ceiling the build needs
  • Written agreement on which client staff get seats, since Apptivo bills per user and seat creep erodes the retainer
  • A named client-side owner for pipeline stages and ticket routing rules, so configuration decisions do not stall in review
Execution Timeline
  • 1.Provision the client workspace inside the agency's Apptivo account and confirm the plan tier against the app count the build requires (18 on Lite, 46 on Premium, 57 on Ultimate)
  • 2.Inventory the client's current contact sources: inbox, spreadsheet exports, booking tool, and any legacy CRM
  • 3.Map which of Apptivo's modules the client actually needs: CRM, help desk, field service, or campaigns
  • 1.Import and deduplicate contacts into Apptivo CRM, assigning ownership so records do not sit unassigned
  • 2.Define custom fields per object, staying inside the plan ceiling (100 per app on Lite, 250 on Premium, 350 on Ultimate)
  • 3.Set the pipeline stages to match how the client actually sells, not a generic template
  • 1.Build the first three automation workflows for lead follow-up, appointment reminders, and stale-deal alerts
  • 2.Configure proposal and invoicing templates so quotes generate from the CRM record rather than a separate document
  • 3.Test that a new lead entering the pipeline triggers the follow-up sequence end to end
  • 1.Stand up the help desk module and route inbound support email into tickets with assignment rules
  • 2.Connect the client's existing email account so replies thread back onto the Apptivo contact record
  • 3.Set ticket statuses and escalation thresholds that match the client's response-time commitments
  • 1.Configure field service scheduling if the client dispatches technicians, including job statuses and completion capture
  • 2.Wire third-party service integrations the client depends on, such as Zapier, Slack, or QuickBooks
  • 3.Verify that a completed job writes back to the customer record and the invoice
  • 1.Build custom dashboards for the client's leadership view, respecting the plan limit (8 on Lite, 25 on Premium)
  • 2.Create a pipeline health report and a ticket volume report the agency will refresh each month
  • 3.Confirm every dashboard pulls from live records rather than a manual export
  • 1.Run a full walkthrough with the client's admin and two end users, capturing friction points in writing
  • 2.Fix configuration gaps found in the walkthrough before any staff training session
  • 3.Freeze the configuration and log it as the baseline for the monthly admin retainer
  • 1.Deliver role-based training for sales, support, and field staff, each covering only the screens they touch
  • 2.Hand over a one-page operating guide covering pipeline stages, ticket routing, and who to contact for changes
  • 3.Set the monthly review cadence and confirm the client's point of contact for change requests
Client-side Apptivo seats run $20 per user per month on Lite, $30 on Premium, or $50 on Ultimate, with annual billing at $15, $25, and $40 respectively. A five-seat Premium workspace costs the client $150 per month monthly or $125 per month billed annually, before the agency's setup and admin fees.7-10 days
ROI Logic

The agency charges a fixed setup fee plus a monthly administration retainer, while the client's hard software cost stays at the Apptivo seat price, so margin comes from configuration and ongoing workflow tuning rather than a software markup. On a five-seat Premium workspace the client pays $150 per month in seats, which leaves room for a retainer several times that figure without the client feeling double-billed. Consolidating CRM, help desk, and field service into one Apptivo workspace also removes the client's separate subscriptions, which is the argument that closes the deal.

Deliverables
  • Configured Apptivo workspace with client-specific pipeline stages, custom fields, and ownership rules
  • Automation workflow set covering lead follow-up, appointment reminders, and stale-deal alerts
  • Help desk routing map and field service job status configuration documented for the client admin
  • Custom dashboard pack for leadership, including pipeline health and ticket volume views
  • Role-based training guide and monthly admin retainer scope document
Definition of Done

A new lead, support ticket, and field job each flow through Apptivo from entry to closure without manual re-entry, and the client's admin can read pipeline and ticket status from a dashboard without asking the agency for an export.

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