{"id":11665,"date":"2026-04-06T17:21:38","date_gmt":"2026-04-06T09:21:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.salesforce.com\/?p=11665"},"modified":"2026-04-06T17:21:39","modified_gmt":"2026-04-06T09:21:39","slug":"customer-onboarding-tips-for-stratups","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.salesforce.com\/ap\/blog\/customer-onboarding-tips-for-stratups\/","title":{"rendered":"Customer Onboarding Tips For Startups and Small Business"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<section class=\"key-takeaways wp-block-salesforce-blog-key-takeaways\" aria-label=\"Key Takeaways\">\n\t<div class=\"wp-block-salesforce-blog-key-takeaways__inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"wp-block-salesforce-blog-key-takeaways__header\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"wp-block-salesforce-blog-key-takeaways__title\">\n\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"wp-block-salesforce-blog-key-takeaways__title-text\">\n\t\t\t\t\tKey Takeaways\t\t\t\t<\/h2>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t<button \n\t\t\tid=\"wp-block-salesforce-blog-key-takeaways-button\"\n\t\t\tclass=\"wp-block-salesforce-blog-key-takeaways__button\"\n\t\t\taria-controls=\"wp-block-salesforce-blog-key-takeaways-content\"\n\t\t\taria-expanded=\"false\"\n\t\t\taria-label=\"\n\t\t\tToggle Key Takeaways content\t\t\t\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t\n<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"22\" height=\"22\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 22 22\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path fill=\"url(#a)\" d=\"M17.401 6.445a1.525 1.525 0 0 1 2.153 0 1.517 1.517 0 0 1 0 2.149l-7.977 7.961a1.526 1.526 0 0 1-2.154 0L1.446 8.594a1.517 1.517 0 0 1 0-2.149 1.524 1.524 0 0 1 2.153 0l6.9 6.886z\" \/><defs><linearGradient id=\"a\" x2=\"10.5\" y2=\"17\" gradientUnits=\"userSpaceOnUse\"><stop stop-color=\"#BA01FF\" \/><stop offset=\"1\" stop-color=\"#0250D9\" \/><\/linearGradient><\/defs><\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"wp-block-salesforce-blog-key-takeaways-content\" class=\"wp-block-salesforce-blog-key-takeaways__content\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>A strong customer onboarding process is important for reducing churn and increasing lifetime value for startups and small businesses.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Personalisation and clear communication are fundamental to making new customers feel valued and confident in your brand.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Use customer relationship management (CRM) technology to automate and simplify onboarding tasks, freeing up your team to focus on meaningful customer interactions.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<footer class=\"wp-block-salesforce-blog-key-takeaways__footer\">\n\t\t\t\t\tThis summary was created with AI and reviewed by an editor.\t\t\t\t<\/footer>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n<p>Think about that moment when a new client signs on the dotted line: They\u2019re excited, hopeful, and perhaps a little unsure of what comes next. You\u2019re just as excited, finally getting the sale you wanted, and thinking they had everything they needed. But that customer\u2019s excitement quickly turns into frustration when they can\u2019t figure out how to use your product, and within a few hours they&#8217;re reaching out wanting a refund.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This struggle to onboard customers correctly is super common and leads directly to a serious challenge for any business owner \u2014 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.salesforce.com\/ap\/sales\/analytics\/customer-churn\/\">customer churn<\/a>. And for a lean team, losing even just one customer so shortly after a sale can impact momentum.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The good news is that a structured customer onboarding strategy can be a powerful competitive advantage. By following these customer onboarding tips for smaller teams, you can educate new customers that not only stick around but become brand champions. Let\u2019s dig in.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-what-does-customer-onboarding-mean-for-smbs-nbsp\">What does customer onboarding mean for SMBs?&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/help.salesforce.com\/s\/articleView?id=release-notes.rn_fsc_get_started_with_customer_onboarding_faster.htm&amp;language=en_US&amp;release=246&amp;type=5\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Customer onboarding<\/a> is the process of welcoming new users to your product or service and providing them with the tools, knowledge, and resources they need to be successful.While many view it as a simple &#8220;welcome&#8221; phase, in a business context, it is a strategic framework designed to move a customer from purchase to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rocketlane.com\/blogs\/first-value-advantage-in-implementation\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">first value<\/a> (often called the &#8220;Aha! moment&#8221;) as quickly as possible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>An effective onboarding experience isn&#8217;t just one email; it\u2019s a journey that typically includes:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>The sign-up process and profile set up:<\/strong> The very first interaction where a user creates an account.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Welcome materials:<\/strong> Emails or in-app messages that set expectations and thank the customer.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Product walkthroughs:<\/strong> Guided tours or tutorials that highlight the most important features.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Knowledge base:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.salesforce.com\/ap\/service\/knowledge-base\/\">Self-service resources<\/a> like FAQs and video guides.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-salesforce-blog-multi-offer\">\n\t<div>\n\t\t\n\n<div class=\"alignfull wp-block-salesforce-blog-section-heading\">\n\t<h2 class=\"wp-block-salesforce-blog-section-heading__title\">\n\t\t\t\tSection Title\t<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column wp-block-salesforce-blog-multi-offer__featured-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-salesforce-blog-multi-offer-card\">\n\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.salesforce.com\/ap\/blog\/best-free-crms-for-startups\/\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"wp-block-salesforce-blog-multi-offer-card__link \">\n\t\t\t\t\t<figure class=\"wp-block-salesforce-blog-multi-offer-card__image\">\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"img-object-fit\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.salesforce.com\/ap\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2026\/01\/Best-Free-CRM-SMB.jpg?w=300\" sizes=\"100vw\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.salesforce.com\/ap\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2026\/01\/Best-Free-CRM-SMB.jpg 1500w, https:\/\/www.salesforce.com\/ap\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2026\/01\/Best-Free-CRM-SMB.jpg?w=300&amp;h=169 300w, 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class=\"wp-block-salesforce-blog-multi-offer-card__link \">\n\t\t\t\t\t<figure class=\"wp-block-salesforce-blog-multi-offer-card__image\">\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"img-object-fit\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.salesforce.com\/ap\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2025\/03\/360-blog_-AI-in-Customer-Success_-Your-Guide-to-Smarter-Metrics-and-Happier-Customers.jpeg?w=300\" sizes=\"100vw\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.salesforce.com\/ap\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2025\/03\/360-blog_-AI-in-Customer-Success_-Your-Guide-to-Smarter-Metrics-and-Happier-Customers.jpeg 1500w, https:\/\/www.salesforce.com\/ap\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2025\/03\/360-blog_-AI-in-Customer-Success_-Your-Guide-to-Smarter-Metrics-and-Happier-Customers.jpeg?w=300&amp;h=169 300w, https:\/\/www.salesforce.com\/ap\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2025\/03\/360-blog_-AI-in-Customer-Success_-Your-Guide-to-Smarter-Metrics-and-Happier-Customers.jpeg?w=768&amp;h=432 768w, https:\/\/www.salesforce.com\/ap\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2025\/03\/360-blog_-AI-in-Customer-Success_-Your-Guide-to-Smarter-Metrics-and-Happier-Customers.jpeg?w=1024&amp;h=576 1024w, https:\/\/www.salesforce.com\/ap\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2025\/03\/360-blog_-AI-in-Customer-Success_-Your-Guide-to-Smarter-Metrics-and-Happier-Customers.jpeg?w=150&amp;h=84 150w\" alt=\"A screen shows various ways how AI in Customer Success enhances human collaboration, drives greater efficiency, engagement, and customer satisfaction.\" loading=\"lazy\" \/><\/span>\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"wp-block-salesforce-blog-multi-offer-card__title\">\n\t\t\tAI for Customer Success (KPIs and Tools)\t\t<\/h4>\n\t<\/a>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-salesforce-blog-multi-offer-card\">\n\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.salesforce.com\/ap\/blog\/ai-literacy-for-small-business\/\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"wp-block-salesforce-blog-multi-offer-card__link \">\n\t\t\t\t\t<figure class=\"wp-block-salesforce-blog-multi-offer-card__image\">\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"img-object-fit\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.salesforce.com\/ap\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2026\/01\/AI-Literacy-SMB-1.png?w=300\" sizes=\"100vw\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.salesforce.com\/ap\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2026\/01\/AI-Literacy-SMB-1.png 1920w, https:\/\/www.salesforce.com\/ap\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2026\/01\/AI-Literacy-SMB-1.png?w=300&amp;h=169 300w, https:\/\/www.salesforce.com\/ap\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2026\/01\/AI-Literacy-SMB-1.png?w=768&amp;h=432 768w, https:\/\/www.salesforce.com\/ap\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2026\/01\/AI-Literacy-SMB-1.png?w=1024&amp;h=576 1024w, https:\/\/www.salesforce.com\/ap\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2026\/01\/AI-Literacy-SMB-1.png?w=1536&amp;h=864 1536w, https:\/\/www.salesforce.com\/ap\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2026\/01\/AI-Literacy-SMB-1.png?w=150&amp;h=84 150w\" alt=\"Illustration of AI literacy showing icons and computers with AI on a purple background.\" loading=\"lazy\" \/><\/span>\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"wp-block-salesforce-blog-multi-offer-card__title\">\n\t\t\tAI Literacy For Startups and Small Businesses: Applications + Tips\t\t<\/h4>\n\t<\/a>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-salesforce-blog-multi-offer-card\">\n\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.salesforce.com\/ap\/blog\/ai-customer-service-for-small-business\/\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"wp-block-salesforce-blog-multi-offer-card__link \">\n\t\t\t\t\t<figure class=\"wp-block-salesforce-blog-multi-offer-card__image\">\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"img-object-fit\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.salesforce.com\/ap\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2025\/03\/AI-Service-SMB.jpg?w=300\" sizes=\"100vw\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.salesforce.com\/ap\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2025\/03\/AI-Service-SMB.jpg 1500w, https:\/\/www.salesforce.com\/ap\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2025\/03\/AI-Service-SMB.jpg?w=300&amp;h=168 300w, https:\/\/www.salesforce.com\/ap\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2025\/03\/AI-Service-SMB.jpg?w=768&amp;h=431 768w, https:\/\/www.salesforce.com\/ap\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2025\/03\/AI-Service-SMB.jpg?w=1024&amp;h=574 1024w, https:\/\/www.salesforce.com\/ap\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2025\/03\/AI-Service-SMB.jpg?w=150&amp;h=84 150w\" alt=\"Illustration showing AI customer service bot for small and growing businesses.\" loading=\"lazy\" \/><\/span>\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"wp-block-salesforce-blog-multi-offer-card__title\">\n\t\t\tTop AI Customer Service Solutions For Small Business Growth\t\t<\/h4>\n\t<\/a>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Onboarding is often considered the most critical stage in the customer lifecycle because it directly impacts customers who understand how to use a product are much less likely to &#8220;churn&#8221; (cancel their subscription). It reduces the gap between when a customer pays and when they actually see the benefits of the product.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A smooth start builds trust and a positive brand reputation. Well-onboarded customers are more self-sufficient and file fewer support tickets, reducing the pressure on your support team.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"layout-eleven wp-block-salesforce-blog-offer\">\n\t<div class=\"wp-block-offer__wrapper\">\n\n\t\t<div class=\"wp-block-offer__content\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"wp-block-offer__title\"><strong>Build a loyal customer base with smarter, faster service solutions<\/strong>.<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wp-block-button\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.salesforce.com\/ap\/small-business\/service\/\">Try it for free<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t<div class=\"wp-block-offer__media\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t<div class=\"wp-block-offer__graphics wp-block-offer__contour\"><\/div>\n\t\n\t\t\t<!-- Standard Illustration -->\n\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-block-offer__graphics wp-block-offer__illustration\" src=\"https:\/\/www.salesforce.com\/ap\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/salesforce-blog\/dist\/images\/offer-block\/offer-illustration-layout-eleven.png\" alt=\"\">\n\n\t\t<!-- Small Accent Illustration -->\n\t\t\n\t\t<!-- Left Side Illustration -->\n\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-block-offer__graphics wp-block-offer__illustration-left\" src=\"https:\/\/www.salesforce.com\/ap\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/salesforce-blog\/dist\/images\/offer-block\/offer-illustration-left-layout-eleven.png\" alt=\"\">\n\t\t\n\t\t<!-- Cloud Illustration -->\n\t\t\n\t<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-craft-a-personalised-customer-onboarding-journey\">Craft a personalised customer onboarding journey<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.salesforce.com\/ap\/blog\/hyper-personalized-customer-experience-for-startups\/\">Personalisation<\/a> isn&#8217;t just for marketing anymore\u200c \u2014 \u200cit&#8217;s top priority for customer onboarding. When a new customer feels like they&#8217;re being guided through a generic process, they can feel disconnected and confused. Your goal is to make sure each customer\u2019s unique needs are being met from day one. (Don\u2019t get overwhelmed; AI can help, more to come.)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Map the customer&#8217;s path to value<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Before you start building tutorials or sending out welcome emails, you must first define what success looks like for your customer. Work backward from their goal to map out the next steps they need to take. For example, onboarding success for selling accounting software might be running their first payroll report or submitting their first invoice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Not all customers are the same, so your onboarding shouldn&#8217;t be either.<strong> <\/strong>Segment your new customers based on their use case, business size, or product tier, and tailor your communication and training materials accordingly to offer relevant customer onboarding.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Pro tip:<\/strong> Use a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.salesforce.com\/ap\/crm\/what-is-crm\/\">customer relationship management (CRM)<\/a> to bring all of this together, more to come.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"layout-six wp-block-salesforce-blog-offer\">\n\t<div class=\"wp-block-offer__wrapper\">\n\n\t\t<div class=\"wp-block-offer__content\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"wp-block-offer__title\">Wherever you are \u2014 just get started.<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"wp-block-offer__description\">No matter where you are on your journey as a business owner, you can get started with Starter Suite for free \u2014 the CRM made for growth.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wp-block-button\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.salesforce.com\/ap\/form\/signup\/freetrial-salesforce-starter\">Try it for free<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t<div class=\"wp-block-offer__media\">\n\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"448\" height=\"280\" src=\"https:\/\/www.salesforce.com\/ap\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2026\/01\/free-starter-suite.webp\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.salesforce.com\/ap\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2026\/01\/free-starter-suite.webp 448w, https:\/\/www.salesforce.com\/ap\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2026\/01\/free-starter-suite.webp?w=300&amp;h=188 300w, https:\/\/www.salesforce.com\/ap\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2026\/01\/free-starter-suite.webp?w=150&amp;h=94 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 448px) 100vw, 448px\" \/>\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t\n\t<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-use-data-for-individualised-experiences\">Use data for individualised experiences<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Yes, use customer data to personalise the experience. Right from the sales workflows in your CRM, You can personalise the entire onboarding experience for everyone involved.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Hand off seamlessly:<\/strong> Ensure your sales team passes all relevant notes, pain points, and customer goals to the service or onboarding team. (With AI now, it\u2019s automatically recorded during purchasing.)&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Monitor usage:<\/strong> Track customer engagement during the first few weeks in your CRM. If a customer shows interest in a feature, your service team (or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.salesforce.com\/ap\/agentforce\/\">AI agent<\/a>) can proactively reach out with a targeted resource, moving them along the marketing funnel. (With an <a href=\"https:\/\/www.salesforce.com\/ap\/crm\/ai-crm\/\">AI CRM<\/a>, it\u2019s automatically tracked and organised for your team.)\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Automate communication and training for efficiency<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If your volume rises, you simply can\u2019t have team members manually sending every welcome email or scheduling every check-in call. Automation is your best friend in delivering consistent, scalable, and timely customer onboarding support.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Building a structured communication cadence<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A clear communication plan helps customers feel they are never left wondering what to do next, which improves onboarding overall.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Triggered welcome series:<\/strong> Immediately upon sign-up, enroll new customers into an automated email series that delivers step-by-step guides, video tutorials, and frequently asked questions.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Timely check-ins:<\/strong> Automate tasks to notify them of check-ins at critical milestones\u200c. For example, send a \u201chappy anniversary\u201d email once a year to a commerce client, followed by a tip with a call to action.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"layout-six wp-block-salesforce-blog-offer\">\n\t<div class=\"wp-block-offer__wrapper\">\n\n\t\t<div class=\"wp-block-offer__content\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"wp-block-offer__title\">Boost team productivity with Slack<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"wp-block-offer__description\">Bring together your team, your customers, and your tools to help take your business to the next level with Slack \u2014 it\u2019s where business gets done.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wp-block-button\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.salesforce.com\/ap\/small-business\/collaboration\/\">Try for free<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t<div class=\"wp-block-offer__media\">\n\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/www.salesforce.com\/ap\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2025\/09\/slack-marquee-2.webp\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.salesforce.com\/ap\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2025\/09\/slack-marquee-2.webp 500w, https:\/\/www.salesforce.com\/ap\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2025\/09\/slack-marquee-2.webp?w=150&amp;h=150 150w, https:\/\/www.salesforce.com\/ap\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2025\/09\/slack-marquee-2.webp?w=300&amp;h=300 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/>\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t\n\t<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Using Agentforce 360 for onboarding resources<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Agentforce 360 is Salesforce\u2019s AI agent development platform. It\u2019s safely built on top of your existing customer data, making it ideal for creating tailored, powerful <a href=\"https:\/\/www.salesforce.com\/ap\/blog\/ai-agent-for-small-business\/\">AI agents<\/a>. These agents are instrumental in speeding up workflows across your business, freeing up your team to focus on strategic, high-value decisions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For customer onboarding, Agentforce 360 offers a serious step up from manual processes and status FAQs. Instead, you can develop an AI agent dedicated entirely to the onboarding journey. 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