Do you spend too much time writing proposals before a client books?
HERE’S THE TRUTH…
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Pictures on every line item = Too much detail
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Descriptions of what’s in every bouquet = Too much detail
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3 Pages of financial breakdowns on labor, supplies and taxes = Too much detail
Takeaways from today’s chat:
- Schedule the time to start writing the quote.
- Use a template. Don’t start from scratch. (However, consider how much information is too much?)
- Set an expiration date. (Click here for more on this: Should you set an expiration date?)
- See additional resources below to help you book clients more quickly!
Today’s chat was inspired by a question that was asked in my Facebook group last week: Does anyone outsource their proposals?
I know that writing proposals can be a chore, but a good proposal is what helps you CLOSE THE SALE and that’s why it’s important to manage that “in house”!
Last week, I wrote 3 proposals and booked all 3 new clients! (2 of them accepted my quote within 5 minutes of receiving it! The other booked within 1 day.)
Then, this week, I got 2 new inquiries, sent out both proposals and already got another “yes” in less than 24 hours!
So whether it’s you (the owner) writing the proposal or a trusted employee, it’s part of your sales process and you should have systems in place for getting it done quickly.
I hope today’s tips are helpful to you the next time you sit down to write a proposal for a new client!
Additional Resources
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Testimonial:
“I have been hating proposals for five years now because I put so much work and detail into them. Your templates have inspired me to just simplify and I love it!”
-Allison Schrade