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[Schedule a Call](https://meetings-na2.hubspot.com/amanda1120) ## What's Included in HubSpot Onboarding Most shops that buy HubSpot never get the full value out of it. The tools sit half-configured, data stays messy, and the team falls back on spreadsheets and memory. Onboarding is where that gets fixed — a structured, milestone-based buildout that turns a blank (or bloated) portal into a system your sales and service teams will actually use. By the end of onboarding, your team isn't just "using HubSpot" — they have a CRM that's set up to support how your shop quotes, follows up, and closes work, with clean data and reporting behind it from the start. ### Hub Selection We help you choose the right Hubs (Marketing, Sales, Service, Revenue, Content) and the right tier (Starter, Professional, Enterprise) for where your shop is today — not what a sales rep upsold you on. ### Account Setup Users added, global settings configured, permission sets and access levels assigned by role, billing contact and billing cadence confirmed so there are no surprises down the road. ### Data Import & Clean-Up Your Contacts, Companies, and Deals brought into HubSpot, de-duplicated, and standardized so your CRM reflects reality from day one. ### Basic Integrations Connecting the tools your team already relies on, like your email and video conferencing platform, so HubSpot fits into the workflow instead of adding another tab to check. ### Essential Reports & Dashboards A starting set of reports that give owners and sales leaders visibility into pipeline, deal flow, and rep activity without digging for it. ### Views & User Layout We help you choose the right Hubs (Marketing, Sales, Service, Revenue, Content) and the right tier (Starter, Professional, Enterprise) for where your shop is today — not what a sales rep upsold you on. [Schedule a Call](https://meetings-na2.hubspot.com/amanda1120) ## Why CRM Onboarding Matters for Machine Shops A CRM is only as good as its setup. For machine shops especially, a rushed or generic onboarding creates problems that compound for years — bad data, unused features, and a sales team that quietly goes back to their old habits. Onboarding isn't a checkbox before you start using HubSpot — it's the foundation that determines whether HubSpot drives growth for your shop or becomes another underused system. [Schedule a Call](https://meetings-na2.hubspot.com/amanda1120) ### Your sales cycle isn't generic  Quoting, RFQ turnaround, and long-cycle deals don't fit an out-of-the-box CRM setup. ### Clean data now saves headaches later Fixing bad Contact, Company, and Deal data after months of use is far more expensive than importing it correctly from the start.  ### Adoption depends on setup If the layout, views, and permissions don't match how your team works, they won't use the tool — no matter how much it cost.  ### Visibility drives decisions You need dashboards that answers real questions — where deals are stuck, who's following up, what's closing — or not closing.  [![Get This Built as Part of the Full Suite   Onboarding, Maintenance, Customization, and Websites — packaged together at one flat price, quoted on your discovery call.](https://hubspot-no-cache-na2-prod.s3.amazonaws.com/cta/default/48272662/interactive-401298015942.png)](https://sparkdmarketing.com/hs/cta/wi/redirect?encryptedPayload=AVxigLIosQgFT%2FGr07WVo%2FO286Fu47eXSloySQ6C%2Fg5Zyxbmzj8r3J0SHOZKYKPuAyUpivQdgxAYwTy3AWCF4xclvKBRLWGXe9ZKIgKk5LP9aMVEk4XItojs0%2F5DJjWNatgD%2Bcd0xlh1f%2FbIxt1Jh4WQvXGoqcOTePoOnYOaFTF%2FbYV%2FyK8kkVH0EvBNF7qFZHunRwx%2FdF04f2FDJR4sAPViOhK%2BdntsffbYXff1Uuo1Dg%3D%3D&webInteractiveContentId=401298015942&portalId=48272662&hsLang=en) ## Frequently Asked Questions about HubSpot Onboarding #### [How long does HubSpot Onboarding take? ![Chevron Arrow](https://sparkdmarketing.com/hubfs/raw_assets/public/Krazy%20-%20Editing/images/icon_down.svg)](https://sparkdmarketing.com/hubspot-onboarding#collapse1-widget_1789939805238) Timelines vary based on the Hubs selected and the state of your existing data, but most onboarding engagements are scoped and completed within a defined project window we'll lay out on our discovery call. #### [Do we need to already own HubSpot licenses before onboarding starts? ![Chevron Arrow](https://sparkdmarketing.com/hubfs/raw_assets/public/Krazy%20-%20Editing/images/icon_down.svg)](https://sparkdmarketing.com/hubspot-onboarding#collapse2-widget_1789939805238) No. Part of the Hub Selection milestone is helping you determine which Hubs and tiers make sense for your shop before you commit to licensing.   #### [What if our existing data is messy or spread across spreadsheets? ![Chevron Arrow](https://sparkdmarketing.com/hubfs/raw_assets/public/Krazy%20-%20Editing/images/icon_down.svg)](https://sparkdmarketing.com/hubspot-onboarding#collapse3-widget_1789939805238) That's exactly what the Data Import & Clean-Up milestone is for. We standardize and de-duplicate your Contacts, Companies, and Deals as part of the onboarding process, regardless of what shape they're in today. #### [Which integrations are included? ![Chevron Arrow](https://sparkdmarketing.com/hubfs/raw_assets/public/Krazy%20-%20Editing/images/icon_down.svg)](https://sparkdmarketing.com/hubspot-onboarding#collapse4-widget_1789939805238) Basic Onboarding covers foundational integrations like email and video conferencing. Additional or more complex integrations can be scoped separately as part of our Customization service. #### [Is onboarding a one-time project, or ongoing? ![Chevron Arrow](https://sparkdmarketing.com/hubfs/raw_assets/public/Krazy%20-%20Editing/images/icon_down.svg)](https://sparkdmarketing.com/hubspot-onboarding#collapse5-widget_1789939805238) Onboarding is a defined, milestone-based project with a clear end point. Once it's complete, many shops move into our Management service to keep the portal clean and running well long-term. #### [Can we start with just Sales Hub and add more later? ![Chevron Arrow](https://sparkdmarketing.com/hubfs/raw_assets/public/Krazy%20-%20Editing/images/icon_down.svg)](https://sparkdmarketing.com/hubspot-onboarding#collapse6-widget_1789939805238) Yes. Hub Selection is built around where your shop is today. As your needs grow, additional Hubs or Customization work can be layered on. Let's chat ## Connect with the Spark'd Team We’re here to answer your questions. Fill out the form, and we’ll be in touch as soon as possible. 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