How to Write Proposals That Get Results

by James K. Coan March 23, 2010
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Writing a formal proposal may not be your idea of a picnic, but your clients will love you for it.  That is, they will if you do it right.  Here’s a helpful guide to writing proposals that get results.
Well-written proposals accomplish three objectives:

They show the client that problems can be solved and needs can be [...]

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Spilling the Client’s Guts: How to Get Your Prospects Talking

by James K. Coan March 23, 2010
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Chances are, you already think of yourself as a good listener.  But if you’re going to succeed as a freelancer, you’ve got to be better than good.  You’ve got to be a great listener.  You’ve got to spill the client’s guts.  And then you’ve got to know what to do next.
Keep in mind that if [...]

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Selling Yourself: 10 Painless Prospecting Tips

by James K. Coan March 23, 2010
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Prospecting is where most new freelancers fail, because hard work is no substitute for the proper techniques.  Here are ten painless prospecting tips for how to get through to decision makers and what to say to them when you do.
Number 1: The objective of a cold call is to set a meeting. Period.
Don’t try to [...]

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NEW! 2010 Edition: Freelancing – The First 30 Days

by James K. Coan March 18, 2010
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Have you put starting a freelance career on hold because you haven’t been sure how to become a freelancer profitably?  The fact is, you can enjoy the freedom, flexibility and financial rewards of a freelance career right from the beginning, if you know how to find clients, win assignments and negotiate profitable fees.
This book about [...]

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