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How to Onboard a New Client in 24 Hours Using WhatsApp — Without Lifting a Finger

Most African businesses take 2–3 days to fully onboard a new client. We'll show you exactly how to cut that to under 24 hours using Google Sheets, WhatsApp, and a simple Apps Script state machine — no expensive software required.

📖 12 min read 📅 March 2026 🏷️ WhatsApp · Onboarding · Apps Script

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