What Are Workflows in WillowSpace and How to Use Them?

Learn all about Workflows in WillowSpace and how to make the most of the automations.
Written by Team WillowSpace
Updated 10 months ago

Workflows in WillowSpace help you automate routine tasks in your client journey — so you can spend less time managing logistics and more time doing meaningful work. Whether it's sending a follow-up after a proposal is accepted or kicking off an onboarding process once a form is submitted, Workflows streamline your operations in a few clicks.

Use Workflows to:

  • Automate next steps based on key events

  • Reduce manual follow-ups

  • Standardize your client experience

Triggers can include:

  • Proposal accepted or declined

  • Invoice paid (partially or fully)

  • Form submitted

  • Lead converted to client

  • Status updates on clients or projects


How to Set Up a Workflow (Step-by-Step Guide)

  1. Go to Workflows: Log in to your WillowSpace account and head to Workflows in the left menu.

  2. Click New Workflow and give it a clear name.

  3. Set Your Trigger: Choose from events like “Proposal has been accepted” or “Form has been submitted.”

  4. Choose Your Action(s): Depending on the trigger, choose what happens next.

  5. Click Save. Your workflow is now live!


Workflow Trigger Glossary

Proposal has been accepted – Great for triggering your onboarding flow.

Proposal has been declined – Follow up to ask why or offer next steps.

Invoice paid in full – Send a thank-you message or final files.

Invoice paid partially – Notify your team or send a reminder for remaining balance.

Form submitted – Kick off the next phase of the project.

Lead converted to client – Welcome them with a personalized email.

Client status changed – Update project board or internal notes.

Project status changed – Trigger a client-facing update or meeting reminder.


Creative Workflow Examples

Onboarding Flow: Trigger: Proposal accepted Actions:

  • Send a deposit invoice

  • Change client status to "Active"

  • Send form to gather project details

Offboarding Flow: Trigger: Invoice paid in full Actions:

  • Send a link to feedback form

  • Change project status to "Complete"

Lead Nurturing Flow: Trigger: Proposal declined Actions:

  • Send follow-up email in 3 days

  • Add internal note for future follow-up

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