---
title: "From Lead to Invoice: A Full Sales Journey"
description: "Learn how ClearCRM helps you turn interest into revenue — with every step staying connected along the way."
url: https://help.clearcrm.com/en/articles/11710972-from-lead-to-invoice-a-full-sales-journey
collection: "Getting Started"
updated: 2026-07-02
language: en
---

# From Lead to Invoice: A Full Sales Journey

Learn how ClearCRM helps you turn interest into revenue — with every step staying connected along the way.

## Overview

This short walkthrough covers a complete sales flow, from importing leads to invoicing a finished project. If you're wondering how ClearCRM helps your business actually _make money_, this is the perfect place to start.

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## Step 1: Import Leads into the CRM

Start by bringing in your list of leads — whether it’s from an Excel sheet, a webinar sign-up, or a trade show.

-   Go to the **Leads** section and click **Import Leads**
    
-   Upload your file
    
-   Choose a **status** and **source** for the leads
    
-   Click **Import**
    

You can view leads in **List View**, you can also switch to **Kanban View** for a visual pipeline.

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## Step 2: Manage Your Pipeline with Kanban View

The **Kanban view** lets you easily track where each lead is in your sales journey.

-   Drag and drop cards to move leads through different stages
    
-   This keeps your team aligned and your pipeline transparent
    

Click on a lead card to view and manage their details.

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## Step 3: View and Enrich Lead Details

Each lead profile includes:

-   **Editable contact info**
    
-   Tabs for **Proposals, Tasks, Attachments, Notes, Reminders**, and more
    
-   A full **Activity Log** of interactions
    

This gives you a complete picture before making a move.

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## Step 4: Convert a Lead to a Customer

When a lead is ready to purchase:

-   Click **Convert to Customer**
    
-   Fill out any mandatory fields
    
-   Click **Save**
    

All prior lead information is preserved — now linked to a customer profile you can build from.

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## Step 5: Manage Work with Linked Projects

From the **Customer Details** page, you can create and manage:

-   **Projects**
    
-   **Tasks**
    
-   **Estimates**
    
-   **Contracts**
    
-   And more
    

Let’s say you create a new project for this customer. You can break it down into **tasks** and assign them to your team.

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## Step 6: Log Time with Timesheets

As work gets done, track progress using **Timesheets** under each task. This helps with accurate billing later.

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## Step 7: Invoice the Customer

Once the project is complete:

-   Click **Invoice Project**
    
-   Choose your billing preferences
    
-   Select billable items (pulled automatically from project data)
    
-   Click **Save** or **Save & Send**
    

ClearCRM keeps everything — leads, tasks, projects, invoices — tightly connected. You never lose context, and every action builds toward revenue.