The path from prospect to paying client may have many twist and turns, but there are still a few constants that occur in every sales cycle. Whether you establish immediate rapport or need multiple meetings with your prospect, at some point you will want to show your work.
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As soon as a client is showing interest in working with me, I always send out a short questionnaire. The goal is to find out more information about the client, and expectations or a vision for what the potential project will entail. This information and knowledge will allow me to prepare a better pitch and a proposal, learn what I can expect from this client, and decide whether or not working with this client will be in my best interest. Sometimes, I will also email those questions to the client before the meeting and use them as an agenda for the meeting. Many of my clients prefer to describe and discuss all of those answers rather than type them up. read more
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Podcasts are a great, incredibly easy way to learn about new goings-on in the online world. Instead of listening to music in the subway or sitting on your couch twiddling your thumbs, you can optimize your down time by catching up on the newest trends and learn new techniques to grow your business. read more
Using well-prepared documents not only demonstrates your professionalism, but also protects you from problems that may arise with clients. I learned this the hard way when I started my freelancing business and did not pay enough attention to using the correct documents, contracts, invoices, etc. Well-written documents can have immense power, so use them to your advantage. These templates will provide you with professional documents that will help to grow your business and your reputation. read more
