{"id":79248,"date":"2022-10-28T06:00:00","date_gmt":"2022-10-28T13:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/honeybook.site.strattic.io\/?p=79248"},"modified":"2023-02-08T14:30:08","modified_gmt":"2023-02-08T22:30:08","slug":"sweet-treats-for-clients","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/hbb.dev.reliablepenguin.com\/blog\/sweet-treats-for-clients","title":{"rendered":"6 sweet treats for your clients this season"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><em>The scariest things for independent business owners are unhappy clients and unsuccessful projects. Instead of focusing on your fears, here are six sweet treats you can give your clients to ensure a better client experience and efficient clientflow.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"793\" src=\"https:\/\/hbbadmin.dev.reliablepenguin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Sweet-Treats-Feature-1024x793.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-79253\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hbb.dev.reliablepenguin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Sweet-Treats-Feature-1024x793.png 1024w, https:\/\/hbb.dev.reliablepenguin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Sweet-Treats-Feature-300x232.png 300w, https:\/\/hbb.dev.reliablepenguin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Sweet-Treats-Feature-768x594.png 768w, https:\/\/hbb.dev.reliablepenguin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Sweet-Treats-Feature-1536x1189.png 1536w, https:\/\/hbb.dev.reliablepenguin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Sweet-Treats-Feature.png 2000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>While the kids in your neighborhood are out getting candy, this month is a great opportunity to focus on the sweet treats you can provide for your clients.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>No, we\u2019re not talking about sending over Halloween gift baskets (although that could be a nice touch). Instead, we\u2019re talking about the delightful moments throughout your <a href=\"https:\/\/hbbadmin.dev.reliablepenguin.com\/blog\/what-is-a-clientflow\">clientflow<\/a> that you can work on making even better.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This season, focus on these six sweet treats for your clients!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"#responses\">Prompt responses to inquiries and emails<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#booking\">A seamless booking process<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#payments\">Secure online payments<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#expectations\">Clear expectations<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#project-management\">Organized project management<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#loyalty\">Appealing loyalty programs<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<a id=\"responses\"><\/a>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. Prompt responses to inquiries and emails<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>There\u2019s nothing more delightful to a client than a responsive business owner. It shows that they can trust you to provide what they\u2019re paying for. Let them know you value their time and business with prompt responses. When you prioritize your responses to inquiries as well, you can ensure you aren\u2019t leaving new opportunities and revenue on the table.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Take some of the pressure off of yourself by setting up <a href=\"https:\/\/hbbadmin.dev.reliablepenguin.com\/automations\">automated emails<\/a>. You can still incorporate your brand voice and tone to make it personable, but you\u2019ll save hours without typing out every single message.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Set up email templates to send as soon as your inquiries fill out your contact form. You can thank them for inquiring and let them know when you\u2019ll get back to them, or send them directly to your <a href=\"https:\/\/hbbadmin.dev.reliablepenguin.com\/meeting-scheduler\">scheduling link<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>On the client side, you can also automate confirmations for booking, scheduling, meetings, and more. Any time you find yourself doing a repetitive task, consider if you can automate it. By doing so, you can save time while still delighting your clients.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<a id=\"booking\"><\/a>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. A seamless booking process<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Halloween is all about instant gratification. As a kid, you could knock on any door and expect delicious candy right away. As a service provider, your booking process should be just as seamless. 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As a service provider, your booking process should be the same. When your client comes knocking, give them the treat of instant booking!&nbsp;<br><\/em><\/p><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p>Once clients are ready to pay, there\u2019s no need for the ongoing <a href=\"https:\/\/hbbadmin.dev.reliablepenguin.com\/blog\/reduce-back-and-forth-emails\">back-and-forth<\/a>. You\u2019ve either hashed it all out during the <a class=\"wpil_keyword_link\" href=\"https:\/\/hbbadmin.dev.reliablepenguin.com\/blog\/sales-process\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"sales process\" data-wpil-keyword-link=\"linked\">sales process<\/a>, or your clients already know what they want. All you need to do is get a contract signed, send an invoice, and accept their payment.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Why not combine it all in one step? With static files or other types of template builders, you have to send everything individually. Now with HoneyBook smart files, you can combine as many steps as you need to create an all-in-one booking file.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>What\u2019s even better is that the files sync with each other. Say you want to send a <a class=\"wpil_keyword_link\" href=\"https:\/\/hbbadmin.dev.reliablepenguin.com\/blog\/pricing-guide-examples\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"pricing guide\" data-wpil-keyword-link=\"linked\">pricing guide<\/a> with your services that lets clients choose the best options. On the next pages, you can include an invoice that populates with their choices and a contract that pulls in their information as well.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With faster booking, you can count on a better client experience <em>and<\/em> greater <a href=\"https:\/\/hbbadmin.dev.reliablepenguin.com\/blog\/case-study-business-growth\">business growth<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"banner banner--light banner--bulb\">\n<div class=\"banner__text-container\">\n<h2 class=\"banner__title\">Ready to build your own booking file?<\/h2>\n<p class=\"banner__body\">Get started in the <a href=\"https:\/\/hbbadmin.dev.reliablepenguin.com\/app\/template-gallery\">HoneyBook template gallery<\/a> to leverage pre-made, professional templates. Just customize with your branding to get started with a seamless booking process.\n<\/p>\n<a class=\"banner__cta\" href=\"https:\/\/hbbadmin.dev.reliablepenguin.com\/app\/template-gallery\">Browse Templates<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<a id=\"payments\"><\/a>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. Secure online payments<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>We want to give our clients sweets, not scares. A big part of that is removing any stress or fear that comes with paying. 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A big part of that is removing any stress or fear that comes with paying.<\/em><\/p><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/hbbadmin.dev.reliablepenguin.com\/blog\/credit-card-processing-for-small-business\">Accepting credit cards<\/a> and ACH transfers means your clients don\u2019t have to worry about sending a check and wondering when it\u2019ll get cashed. They can make their payment and receive confirmation within minutes, knowing that the project is ready to move forward.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With HoneyBook smart files, you can customize the experience in your payment process. One best practice is to include a thank you message on the next page after your clients have paid. This lets them know that you\u2019ve received their payment, and you can also provide details about the next steps.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<a id=\"expectations\"><\/a>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4. Clear expectations<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>As you begin projects, you should have a solid understanding of what your client expects. They might have communicated their needs in a background questionnaire or during a consultation call. Either way, you know what they want and which services to provide.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But does your client also know what you expect from them? Setting your expectations is a treat for clients because it builds trust and makes them feel comfortable and confident. 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That\u2019s where you can include your policies on cancelations, refunds, timelines, communication, and more. But you can also set expectations at each step in your clientflow.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Take your booking process, for example, do clients know how to use your booking file? Do they know when payment is due, and which payment options you offer? You can create an intro page for all your files to set these expectations. Or, better yet, embed a video in your HoneyBook template to offer guidance in a more personalized way.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ugb-container ugb-container ugb-375db68 ugb-container--v2 ugb-container--design-basic ugb-main-block\"><style>.ugb-375db68-wrapper.ugb-container__wrapper{padding-top:0 !important;padding-bottom:0 !important}.ugb-375db68-wrapper > .ugb-container__side{padding-top:35px !important;padding-bottom:35px !important}@media screen and (min-width:768px){.ugb-375db68.ugb-container{padding-top:0px !important}}<\/style><div class=\"ugb-inner-block\"><div class=\"ugb-block-content\"><div class=\"ugb-container__wrapper ugb-375db68-wrapper\"><div class=\"ugb-container__side\"><div class=\"ugb-container__content-wrapper ugb-375db68-content-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-ugb-columns ugb-columns ugb-d9f30f7 ugb-columns--design-plain ugb-columns--columns-2 ugb-main-block\"><style>.ugb-d9f30f7 > .ugb-inner-block > .ugb-block-content > .ugb-columns__item{grid-template-columns:0.20fr 1.80fr !important}<\/style><div class=\"ugb-inner-block\"><div class=\"ugb-block-content\"><div class=\"ugb-columns__item ugb-d9f30f7-content-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-ugb-column ugb-column ugb-8131115 ugb-column--design-plain ugb-main-block\"><div class=\"ugb-inner-block\"><div class=\"ugb-block-content\"><div class=\"ugb-column__item ugb-8131115-column-wrapper\"><div class=\"ugb-column__content-wrapper\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-18294 wp-image-60183\" src=\"https:\/\/hbbadmin.dev.reliablepenguin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/1_lightbulb-icon_182946fb75.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"66\" height=\"82\" data-public-id=\"1_lightbulb-icon_182946fb75.png\" data-format=\"png\" data-transformations=\"f_auto,q_auto\" data-version=\"1650464737\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ugb-column ugb-column ugb-032b0ff ugb-column--design-plain ugb-main-block\"><div class=\"ugb-inner-block\"><div class=\"ugb-block-content\"><div class=\"ugb-column__item ugb-032b0ff-column-wrapper\"><div class=\"ugb-column__content-wrapper\">\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><b>Pro Tip:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> HoneyBook smart files offer the best way to educate your clients through video. 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