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Client Inquiry & Follow-Up Kit

Keep client inquiries, next actions and follow-up records organized without automated messaging.

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What’s inside

Inquiry record

Record only necessary customer information. Respect contact preferences and do not use this kit for unsolicited bulk outreach.

  • Reference / date / source
  • Business need and requested timing
  • Contact permission / preferred channel
  • Next action / owner / due date

Qualification notes

Base decisions on the work requirements. Do not invent a budget, commitment or purchase intent.

  • Requested outcome and fit
  • Known constraints / missing information
  • Questions to clarify
  • Decision / reason / next review

Follow-up planner

Example message: Thanks for your inquiry about [need]. Here is [requested information]. Would [next step] be useful? Follow the customer’s preferences.

  • Inquiry reference / last contact
  • Helpful information to provide
  • Agreed follow-up date / channel
  • Response / next step / stop request

Won, paused or closed review

A proposal sent is not a sale. Mark work won only with recorded customer agreement, and follow your retention rules.

  • Reference / outcome / date
  • Evidence of agreement or closure
  • Handoff checklist / responsible person
  • Lessons and records to retain or remove

A worked example

Fictional example: A customer asks Oak Studio about a brochure refresh through its contact form. The owner records the request, sends the requested scope information and agrees to follow up Friday. The record remains awaiting response until the customer replies. No sale is recorded merely because a quote was sent.

Fits your workflow when…

You need a consistent place to record references, responsibility and follow-up. Keep using any forms mandated by your project; these worksheets supplement your process.

Format and requirements

ZIP download containing START-HERE.html, README.txt and LICENSE.txt. Current desktop browser with JavaScript enabled. No installation or internet required after download. No Excel, Word or pre-made PDF file included. Print to PDF using your browser.