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Nov 16, 2011

Should you be putting samples inside your proposals?

Should higher fees equal longer proposals?

What are the 5 basic elements every proposal should have?

Find out answers to these questions, and many more, in my recent interview for the International Freelancers Academy with Ed Gandia. In this hour-long interview, we cover the real information you need to craft winning proposals. Topics also discussed include: 

  • The most common types of proposals - 4 types
  • Hybrid all-in-one proposals
  • Optional elements (marketing, testimonials, usage rights, client responsibility, results )
  • Do you need an attorney involved for legal language?
  • Should you place an expiration date on your price?
  • How to submit your proposal
  • How and when to follow up
  • Should you ask for the business?
  • How to discuss next steps…
  • Handling price objections

If you want to increase your chances of winning projects – The Proposal Bundle (we have versions for Designers and Copywriters) will give you 25 resources, plus 11 actual sample proposals to use as models.