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Services Not Used

Upselling to Clients

Written by Mariska

As your client relationships grow, it is easy to focus only on the services clients already receive. However, many firms miss valuable opportunities because they do not have visibility over the additional services that may be relevant to their existing client base.

The Services Not Used table helps identify clients who may benefit from services your firm already offers but which have not yet been enabled on the client record.

The goal is simple: help your firm identify cross-selling opportunities, strengthen client relationships, and ensure clients receive the full range of services they need.


What Is the "Services Not Used" Table?

The Services Not Used table is an advisory and business development tool within DataGrows.

It analyses:

  • Client Entity Types

  • Services currently enabled

  • Services typically associated with that entity type

and highlights opportunities where additional services may be appropriate.

The table can be found under:

Approvals & Billing → Billing Setup → Services Not Used


Why Use the "Services Not Used" Table?

Many firms have clients who started with a single service and have never been reviewed for additional opportunities.

Examples include:

A Company Client

Currently receiving:

✅ Annual Financial Statements

But not receiving:

❌ Payroll

❌ VAT

❌ Income Tax

❌ CIPC Maintenance


A Trust Client

Currently receiving:

✅ Tax Returns

But not receiving:

❌ Accounting

❌ Financial Statements

❌ Trust Administration Support


A Sole Proprietor

Currently receiving:

✅ Bookkeeping

But not receiving:

❌ Provisional Tax

❌ Individual Tax Return Support

The Services Not Used table helps identify these opportunities automatically.


How the Table Works

The table displays:

✅ Client Name

✅ Entity Type

✅ Available Automated Services

✅ Services currently not enabled

Each service appears as a separate column.


Understanding the Checkboxes

A checked box (✓) indicates:

The service is currently not enabled for the client and could potentially be offered.

An unchecked box indicates:

The service is already active for that client or is not applicable.

This allows your team to quickly identify which services may be suitable for discussion during client meetings, reviews, or annual engagements.

i.e. The Goal is as little checkboxes as possible per client, meaning you have successfully up-sold to all your clients.


Reviewing Opportunities

The table can be used by:

Partners

To identify growth opportunities within the client base.

Client Relationship Managers

To prepare for client review meetings.

Accountants

To identify potential compliance gaps.

Business Development Teams

To target existing clients with relevant service offerings.

Because the information is based on existing client data, these opportunities often result in warmer conversations than traditional sales activities.


Switching On a New Service

When a client agrees to receive an additional service:

Step 1

Click on the client name within the Services Not Used table.

DataGrows will automatically take you to the relevant client record.


Step 2

Open the Client Record.


Step 3

Navigate to:

Billing & Services


Step 4

Enable the relevant service by:

  • Checking the appropriate checkbox

  • Selecting the appropriate dropdown option

Examples:

✅ VAT

✅ Payroll

✅ Financial Statements

✅ Income Tax

✅ Audit

✅ Accounting


Step 5

Save the Client Record.


What Happens After Enabling a Service?

Once a service is enabled:

DataGrows automatically:

✅ Creates the relevant automated tasks

✅ Applies scheduling logic

✅ Generates reminders

✅ Assigns responsibility according to Client Roles

✅ Includes the client in the relevant departmental processes

This means the client immediately becomes part of the service workflow.


When Does the Client Disappear From the Report?

Once all relevant services have been enabled:

The client will automatically disappear from the Services Not Used table.

This indicates that DataGrows no longer identifies additional service opportunities for that client based on the configured services.


Best Practices

Review the Report Monthly

Many firms discover new revenue opportunities simply by reviewing this report regularly.

Use It During Client Meetings

The report provides excellent discussion points during annual reviews.

Consider Entity Type Carefully

Not every service will be appropriate for every client.

Always apply professional judgement before recommending a service.

Involve Client Managers

The people working directly with clients often have the best understanding of which opportunities are relevant.

Track Wins

Many firms use this report as part of their growth and client retention strategy.


Common Examples of Upsell Opportunities

Accounting Clients

Additional opportunities:

  • VAT

  • Payroll

  • Financial Statements

  • Management Reports


Financial Statements Clients

Additional opportunities:

  • Corporate Tax

  • Provisional Tax

  • Payroll

  • Profitability Reporting


Payroll Clients

Additional opportunities:

  • EMP501 Management

  • Compensation Fund

  • Accounting Services


Company Secretarial Clients

Additional opportunities:

  • Annual Financial Statements

  • Corporate Tax

  • Beneficial Ownership Maintenance


Benefits of Using the "Services Not Used" Table

✅ Increases visibility of cross-selling opportunities

✅ Helps clients receive a more complete service offering

✅ Improves client retention

✅ Supports organic firm growth

✅ Creates opportunities without needing new client acquisition

✅ Ensures existing DataGrows automation can be fully utilised


Key Takeaways

✅ The Services Not Used table is located under Approvals & Billing → Billing Setup → Services Not Used

✅ It identifies services that may be appropriate for existing clients but have not yet been enabled.

✅ Checked services indicate potential opportunities.

✅ Clicking a client takes you directly to the Client Record.

✅ Services can be enabled from the Billing & Services section.

✅ Enabling a service automatically creates the relevant DataGrows automation and task scheduling.

✅ Clients disappear from the report once all recommended services have been enabled.

✅ Reviewing the report regularly can help drive organic growth within your existing client base.

Remember: Your next opportunity is often already a client. The Services Not Used table helps uncover those opportunities and ensures that clients receive the full range of services your firm is equipped to deliver. 📈✅🤝

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