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Here are 2 Quick Tips to writing proposals:
1. If you tend to procrastinate the proposal process, give yourself a deadline to write and send proposals for new clients. I aim for 7-14 days from the time they first contact me to the time they sign a contract and send a deposit. By setting a brief turnaround time on proposals I keep myself accountable! (Plus, my template, How To Write Proposals That Sell, is a huge time-saver in my workflow, too!)
2. Likewise, give yourself a deadline on how much time you’ll dedicate to a proposal. I think less than 2 hours is a good goal. (Even with a template a good, customized proposal takes time. Consider up to 30 minutes to 1 hour to generate a proper invoice and up to 1 hour for the proposal.)
Are you spending too much time writing proposals for clients who haven’t booked yet?
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I have been hating proposals for five years now because I put so much work and detail into them.
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Templates Save You Time!
And they’re critical to streamlining your client management systems. If you spend longer than 1-2 hours on an initial proposal, you will love my proposal template!