Logging an Event to Opportunity

This section will cover how to log an event to an opportunity directly in SFDC outside of the outlook plug-in integration process.

  1. Log into Salesforce: Access your Salesforce account by logging in with your credentials.
  2. Navigate to Opportunities: Go to the “Opportunities” tab from the main navigation menu or use the App Launcher to search for “Opportunities.”
  3. Select the Opportunity: Find and click on the specific Opportunity to which you want to log the event. You can use the search bar or view the Opportunity list.
  4. Access Activity & Events: On the Opportunity record page, locate the “Activity” or “Activity & Events” section. This is usually found in the related lists or as part of the record’s details.
  5. Log an Event: Click on the “Add Event” button.
  6. Fill in Event Details: Enter the details of the event, including the subject, start and end time, location, and any additional comments or notes. You can also add attendees if relevant.
  7. Save the Event: Click “Save” or “Log Event” to record the event to the Opportunity.
  8. Verify Event: Ensure the event appears in the Activity timeline or related list on the Opportunity record.
  9. Edit Event and Select Type: Once the event is logged select the edit button on the event and select the appropriate selection for Type field based on definitions below.
    Select Edit


    Select Type

Event Type Selections and Descriptions

Event Types

Product

Definition

Discovery Call – Net New

Net New SO, MG, AB

Discovery call with net new prospect

Discovery Call – SO Upsell

SO

Discover call with existing SedonaOffice customer for an add-on module or integration

Discovery Call – MG Upsell

MG

Discover call with existing Managely customer for an add-on module, integration or tier upgrade

Discovery Call – SO to MG

Migration

MG

Discover call with existing SedonaOffice customer for potential move to Managely

Discovery Call – AB to MG

Migration

MG

Discover call with existing AlarmBiller customer for potential move to Managely

Account Review – SedonaOffice

SO

Account Review with existing SedonaOffice customer (can turn into future discovery call based on areas of focus discussed)

Account Review – AlarmBiller

AB

Account Review with existing AlarmBiller customer (can turn into future discovery call based on areas of focus discussed)

Account Review – Managely

MG

Account Review with existing Managely customer (can turn into future discovery call based on areas of focus discussed)

Scoping Call –

Custom Development

All

Scoping call with customer or internal on customer funded development project

Scoping Call –

Professional Services

All

Scoping call with customer on professional services engagement

CSAT – Managely

MG

Customer satisfaction call for Managely (issues related to product, billing, onboarding, support, sales, etc)

CSAT – SedonaOffice

SO

Customer satisfaction call for SedonaOffice (issues related to product, billing, onboarding, support, sales, etc)

CSAT – AlarmBiller

AB

Customer satisfaction call for AlarmBiller (issues related to product, billing, onboarding, support, sales, etc)

Closing Meeting

SO, AB

Last meeting where final terms has been negotiated and we are walking through DocuSign with expectation of signature

Kick-Off Call

All

Kick off call post execution of agreement with customer and PM

Post Demo Meeting

All

Internal - Internal meeting post demo with internal stakeholders

SO - 1st Demo

SO

Net New - 1st product demonstration of the SedonaOffice application

SO - 2nd+ Demonstration

SO

Net New - 2nd+ product demonstration of the SedonaOffice application

SO - Add-On Module Demo

SO

Existing - Demonstration of add-on module or integration for SedonaOffice

Misc

All

Any meeting outside of event types listed

MG - 1st Demo

MG

Net New - 1st product demonstration of the Managely application

MG - 2nd + Demo

MG

Net New - 2nd+ product demonstration of the Managely application

MG - Add-On Modules Demo

MG

Existing - Demonstration of add-on module or integration for Managely

MG - Closing Call

MG

Last meeting where final terms has been negotiated and we are walking through DocuSign with expectation of signature

MG - Proposal Review

MG

Review proposal w/ prospect

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