First Steps with Lead16
Welcome to Lead16! This guide will help you get started with your new CRM.
1. Create Your Account
If you haven't already, sign up for a free account. No credit card required.
2. Set Up Your Pipeline
Your pipeline is where you'll track all your deals. Lead16 comes with default stages:
- Lead - Initial contact or interest
- Qualified - Verified fit and interest
- Proposal - Sent quote or proposal
- Negotiation - Discussing terms
- Closed - Won or lost
You can customize these stages in Settings.
3. Add Your First Lead
Click the + New Lead button to add your first lead. Enter:
- Contact name and company
- Email and phone
- Deal value (optional)
- Notes about the opportunity
4. Connect Gmail (Optional)
Connect your Gmail account to automatically track email conversations with your leads.
5. Explore the Dashboard
Your dashboard shows:
- Pipeline overview
- Recent activity
- Revenue metrics
- Upcoming tasks
Next Steps
- Managing Leads - Learn to track and organize leads
- Pipeline & Kanban - Master the visual pipeline
- Creating Invoices - Send professional invoices