Leveraging Zapier to automate processes in a financial planning small business

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InBalance
Brockville, Ontario, Canada
Owner
(1)
3
Project
Academic experience or paid work
60 hours of work total
Learner
Canada
Intermediate level

Project scope

Categories
Operations Financial services Information technology Software development
Skills
application programming interface (api) financial planning scheduling communication sales prospecting trello google docs sales
Details

I'm a financial planner, and I use various simple systems to run my business and work with clients. My processes are inefficient, and I know I can leverage "not too complicated" technology to help in everyday life, but I need some help!

I'm looking to have students understand my current software applications and technologies, then look at ways to automate processes to increase efficiencies.

I want to use Zapier to integrate different applications I currently use, to enhance processes such as:

  • Prospect communication and sales flow management
  • Client onboarding (data gathering, document uploads, payment and service agreements)
  • Client review automation

I'd be looking at Zapier to integrate applications/programs that I currently use that have open APIs, like Trello, Google Docs/Sheets/Drive, Acuity Scheduling, Squarespace...

Some of my requirements are:

  • Privacy and online information security
  • Compliance with Canadian financial regulations
  • Easy to maintain after project is complete
  • Easy for the prospect/client to use

Deliverables
No deliverables exist for this project.
Mentorship

Student will learn about the personal financial planning process, as well as different areas of running a small business, as we will need to work together to understand the areas that need added efficiencies. I will be be available for co-working, but student will have the opportunity to work independently to develop process or research solution.

About the company

Company
Brockville, Ontario, Canada
Banking & finance

InBalance Financial Planning is an independent advice-only financial planning firm, specializing in working with Canadians in their 30's and 40's.