Case Study: End-to-End Zoho One CRM Customization with After-Sales Automation
Client: Immigration & Visa Consulting Firm
Scope: Full Zoho One Setup with After-Sales Workflow
Consultant: Solo Implementation (Thatโs me!)
Timeline: 6 Weeks
๐ง The Challenge
Before working with me, the business was struggling with:
- Leads scattered across ads, chats, and emails โ many lost or delayed
- No structured sales pipeline or automation
- Manual onboarding and document collection
- Invoices handled manually โ often delayed or inaccurate
- No support or after-sales process in place
๐ ๏ธ My Solution: Zoho One
I designed a complete automation and CRM strategy using the Zoho One suite, fully customized to the clientโs visa consulting workflow.
๐น 1. Lead Capture & Pre-Qualification
- Facebook & Google Ads โ Zoho LandingPages + SalesIQ
- WhatsApp & WeChat integrated via Twilio/API โ Zoho CRM
- Custom pre-qualification forms with Zoho Forms
๐น 2. CRM Workflow & Sales Automation
- Custom Zoho CRM deal stages
- Auto-assignment rules by service type
- Zoho Bookings for consultation scheduling
- Zoho Sign for e-agreements
๐น 3. Billing, Invoicing & Subscriptions
- Zoho Books for invoice automation
- Zoho Subscriptions for recurring/staged payments
๐น 4. Support & Case Management
- Zoho Desk for ticketing & client queries
- Zoho Projects for tracking visa stages & deadlines
๐น 5. After-Sales Support & Client Success
- Onboarding emails & checklist workflows
- NPS surveys and feedback tracking
- Client Success Manager check-ins (custom CRM module)
- Renewal & upsell campaigns using Zoho Campaigns
๐น 6. Document & Communication Stack
- Zoho Vault + WorkDrive for secure doc management
- Zoho Mail + Cliq for branded communication and internal alerts
- Zoho People for HR & counselor onboarding
๐น 7. Dashboards & Reporting
Using Zoho Analytics, I built custom dashboards:
- Sales Conversion Rates
- Lead Source ROI
- After-Sales Satisfaction Metrics
- Client Processing SLA Tracking
๐ Before vs. After Comparison
| Process | Before | After My Implementation |
|---|---|---|
| Lead Response Time | >24 hrs, manual | <2 hrs, automated |
| Lead Leakage | ~35% | <5% |
| Onboarding Time | 3โ5 days | 1โ2 days |
| Invoicing Accuracy | Manual, high error rate | Automated, 98% accuracy |
| Client Feedback | None | NPS + Surveys in place |
| Retention & Renewals | ~5% | 22% via email automation |
๐ฏ Key Outcomes
- ๐ Lead conversion up by 35%
- โฑ๏ธ Faster onboarding with synced workflows
- ๐ Repeat business via renewals and upsells
- ๐ Compliance-ready doc storage
- ๐ Real-time analytics and visibility
๐ง Interactive Blueprint
I created a live, interactive CRM blueprint using GoJS, embedded in the system to visually map every step from lead to after-sales โ making it easier to train staff and plan future expansions.
๐ Ready to Build a Zoho One System Like This?
Whether you're a solo founder or a small team, I can help you build a fully automated, scalable CRM tailored to your business.
๐ฉ Contact me today to discuss.