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Build a client intake process people will complete

Ask the smallest set of questions that helps you prepare for the booked service. Explain what you need, collect useful references and review the answers before the appointment.

Begin with the decisions you need to make

Write down what changes your preparation: requested outcome, location, references, deliverables or time constraints. Turn each into a clear question. Do not collect information simply because another business has it on a form.

Use the right question format

EZ intake forms support text, choices, ratings and file uploads. Use choices when options are well defined and a text field when a short explanation matters. Tell clients what a useful reference file should show.

Make forms service-specific

A portrait client and a recording-session client should not receive the same long questionnaire. Attach the right form to each service. Test it with a fictional client and remove questions that do not affect the appointment.

Read and resolve before confirming scope

Flag missing information and clarify answers that change the service. Keep the final agreement with the booking. An intake response is information for the work, not a substitute for specialist assessment or a signed agreement when one is needed.

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Questions & answers

Where should I start in EZ Customers?

Create the service and its booking details, then attach an intake form for the information needed before the appointment. Test the journey with fictional information before sharing it with clients.

Do I need every feature for my first service?

No. Start with the booking and client information you need. Add payment requests, file delivery or team tools when the service calls for them, and check the relevant plan.

Sources & editorial method

Prepared by EZ Customers from official provider pages and public question research. Provider descriptions are a dated selection, not a ranking, endorsement or first-hand review. Planning checklists and worked examples are original editorial material; they are not treatment instructions, legal templates or proof of professional qualification. Confirm current intake, pricing, campus, stock and eligibility directly. No affiliate links or paid placements are included.

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Workflow

Keep client payment requests organized

Connect each request to the agreed work, state the amount and purpose clearly, and check the status before following up. A payment request, an invoice and your accounting records have different roles.

Workflow

Organize client records around the work

Keep useful contact details, preferences, booking history and the next action together. A concise, accurate record is more helpful than a large collection of unstructured notes.