System of Record

A system of record is the one place where the current truth about a client engagement is maintained.

For solo service businesses, this should include at least:

• current client stage,
• next required action,
• current owner,
• key dates and status.

Why it matters

If your status lives in multiple places (email, docs, chat, PM board), handoffs break and follow-ups are missed. A single system of record reduces ambiguity and rework.

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