Workflow Solutions

Practical workflows we design, build, and manage for Australian SMEs. Each solution is tailored to your tools and processes.

Lead intake & routing

What it solves

Enquiries come from multiple channels (website, email, phone) and nothing captures or routes them consistently.

Example workflow chain

Trigger: New enquiry arrives → Actions: Log in CRM with source tracking, assign to correct team member based on rules, send instant acknowledgment to customer → Escalation: Alert manager if unactioned after 30 minutes.

How we manage it

We monitor response times and fix routing rules when team changes. Monthly reports show speed-to-lead metrics.

Sales Ops

Missed-call follow-up

What it solves

Customers call outside hours or during busy periods and never receive a callback.

Example workflow chain

Trigger: Missed call detected → Actions: Log contact details, send SMS "We missed you, we will call back soon", create follow-up task, escalate if not completed within 2 hours → Escalation: Supervisor notified.

How we manage it

We track missed-call conversion rates and adjust follow-up timing to maximize callback success.

Sales OpsCustomer Comms

Quote follow-up sequence

What it solves

Quotes are sent but nobody chases them. Opportunities go cold.

Example workflow chain

Trigger: Quote sent → Actions: Day 3: "Just checking in" email, Day 7: "Any questions?" message, Day 14: "Last chance" with expiry reminder → Escalation: After 14 days, mark as lost unless customer responds.

How we manage it

We monitor open rates and response patterns, adjusting timing and messaging to improve conversion.

Sales Ops

Booking confirmations & reschedules

What it solves

Customers forget appointments or reschedule last-minute without notice.

Example workflow chain

Trigger: Appointment booked → Actions: Instant confirmation email/SMS, reminder 24 hours before, reminder 2 hours before, easy reschedule link → Escalation: No-show logged and follow-up sequence triggered.

How we manage it

We track no-show rates and optimize reminder timing. Rescheduling patterns inform capacity planning.

SchedulingCustomer Comms

No-show recovery

What it solves

Customers miss appointments and never rebook. Revenue is lost.

Example workflow chain

Trigger: Appointment no-show → Actions: Same-day "Sorry we missed you" message, offer easy rebooking link, follow-up in 3 days if no response → Escalation: After 7 days, mark as inactive.

How we manage it

We measure recovery rates and test different messaging approaches to maximize rebookings.

SchedulingCustomer Comms

Invoice reminders & escalation

What it solves

Invoices sit unpaid. Staff forget to chase or feel awkward doing it.

Example workflow chain

Trigger: Invoice overdue → Actions: Day 7: Friendly reminder, Day 14: Second reminder with "please confirm receipt", Day 21: Escalation to manager for personal follow-up → Escalation: Stops when paid, resumes if payment bounces.

How we manage it

We monitor days-sales-outstanding (DSO) and adjust reminder cadence to improve cashflow without damaging relationships.

Finance Ops

Customer status updates

What it solves

Customers ask "Where is my order?" or "When will you arrive?" because they do not receive proactive updates.

Example workflow chain

Trigger: Job/order status changes → Actions: Instant notification to customer with plain-English update and expected next step → Escalation: If delivery delayed beyond threshold, manager notified to call customer personally.

How we manage it

We track update frequency and customer satisfaction, refining messaging to reduce inbound support queries.

Customer Comms

Review requests

What it solves

Great service is delivered but reviews are never requested, leaving online reputation stagnant.

Example workflow chain

Trigger: Job completed + payment received → Actions: Wait 2 days, send personalized review request with direct links to Google/Facebook → Escalation: If negative sentiment detected in reply, alert manager before review goes public.

How we manage it

We measure review volume and response rates, testing timing and messaging to maximize positive reviews.

Customer Comms

Reactivation / lapsed customer outreach

What it solves

Past customers disappear. Nobody reaches out to bring them back.

Example workflow chain

Trigger: Customer inactive for 90 days → Actions: "We miss you" email with special offer or seasonal reminder, follow-up in 14 days if opened but no response → Escalation: After 180 days, move to inactive list.

How we manage it

We monitor reactivation rates and test different offers to maximize customer lifetime value.

Sales OpsCustomer Comms

Internal handover checklist

What it solves

Jobs move between team members and things get missed. No consistent handoff process.

Example workflow chain

Trigger: Job status changes from sales to delivery → Actions: Generate checklist, notify next team member, ensure all required info is present → Escalation: If checklist incomplete after 24 hours, alert supervisor.

How we manage it

We track handoff completion rates and identify bottlenecks that slow job progression.

Internal Handoffs

Overdue task escalation

What it solves

Tasks sit in the system but nobody follows up. Work falls through cracks.

Example workflow chain

Trigger: Task overdue by X hours/days → Actions: Reminder to assignee, escalate to manager if still incomplete after threshold → Escalation: Daily escalation emails until resolved.

How we manage it

We monitor task completion patterns and adjust escalation thresholds to reduce overdue backlogs.

Internal Handoffs

Document collection & onboarding

What it solves

New clients or jobs require documents but collection is manual and slow.

Example workflow chain

Trigger: New client signed → Actions: Send document request email with secure upload link, remind every 3 days until complete → Escalation: After 9 days, alert account manager to call directly.

How we manage it

We track completion times and identify which documents cause delays, streamlining the collection process.

Internal HandoffsCustomer Comms

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