The Problem
You spend hours each week waiting for a client to sign off on a proposal before you can start the next step. If they forget or the email gets buried, the whole schedule slips and you lose billable time.
Because the hand‑off is manual, it’s easy to miss a follow‑up or forget to tell the crew that a job is ready to move forward. This creates delays, extra phone calls, and frustrated customers.
How It Works
When a client clicks “Approve” on the proposal, the automation instantly fires. It tells the system to move the job to the next stage, such as “Ready for Crew” or “Schedule Inspection.”
At the same time, the system sends a quick message to the team—by text, email, or Slack—so everyone knows the job is moving forward. No one has to check a spreadsheet or chase an email.
If you have a checklist for the new stage, the automation can add the first item automatically, so the crew knows exactly what to do next.
What It Means for You
You get more billable hours because the team can start work right away, and you avoid the back‑and‑forth of manual status checks. Customers see faster responses, which builds trust.
Because the process is consistent, you make fewer mistakes and keep your schedule predictable. This lets you take on more jobs without hiring extra admin help.
Getting Started
Start by picking a ready‑made template like “Client Approval → Move to Next Stage” in the automation builder. Connect it to the approval trigger you already use for proposals.
Test it with a dummy client to see the notification and stage change in action. Then turn the automation on for real clients and watch your workflow speed up.