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SoundsGreat-Elaine Singer · Posted: Mon Nov 28, 2005 9:31 am Post subject: Written Proposals

If you submit a written proposal for a job, do you include how you expect payment - like 50% up front for new clients, etc.? Or do you just include how much you expect to receive and then deal with the details once you get the job?
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Philip Banks · Posted: Mon Nov 28, 2005 9:54 am Post subject:

If someone wants a written proposal then they like detail so put in your full payment terms and conditions including late payment penalties.

Frank F · Posted: Mon Nov 28, 2005 9:59 am Post subject:

Like any good contract, a written "proposal" should be complete - sort of. You might consider adding a comment which states that this (the) document is a Proposal, it has a limited time to be accepted or rejected as prices may change, and a comment or two about how the costs may vary 10 to 15%.

Unless you state otherwise, the document you send is a bid/estimate and should be considered as a legal document which is binding upon both parties if accepted.

Explain it all in your "Proposal", you will not regret it.

Frank F

kgenus · Posted: Mon Nov 28, 2005 2:18 pm Post subject:

When I was in college I bought a stamp labeled "You Stole This From The Genus Collection" which was mainly a means to save my book and cd collection, from fellow students. I still use stamps today, a couple of stamps you should have in your arsenal are:

BALANCE DUE
COPY
DRAFT
ESTIMATE
FINAL
FILE
ORIGINAL
PAID
SHIPPED

Even though you have "Proposal" on your document, a nice stamp really sends it home. Come to think of it, I should probably order some pink envelopes....

Kevin
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Deirdre · Posted: Mon Nov 28, 2005 2:25 pm Post subject:

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