Updating the Lead Status using Lead Stages
Updating the Lead Stage or Status is very important for Lead Analytics. It is recommended that previous stages are not deleted when adding a stage so an audit trail is developed.
- Select Leads from the left menu.
- Select the required lead from the Lead dropdown.
- Navigate to the Stage section on the top right and click Add.
- On the Add Lead Stages popup:
- Select the Stage Level.
- Enter the current date in the Date field.
- Enter the Estimate Close Date, which is usually the bid due date or the date that the lead will be awarded.
- Enter the lead Amount. This would be the proposal amount if an estimate has been prepared
- Click Save.