Michael Huggins – How To Create Quotations and Proposals that Win

On average, 90% of the design work you’ll go after will require a detailed quotation or proposal. Even from current clients.

That’s why it’s so important to create a proposal that is as persuasive as possible.

Just by improving a few key elements in your template, you can increase your chances of success by 20% or more.

Do the math. That’s one more job you win out of every six you bid on!

In my NEW audio program, you’ll learn the latest best practices in creating and winning proposals.

Hosted by Michael Huggins, RGD
With Special Guest: Emily Cohen, Proposal Expert

Proposal Winning Strategies That Really, Really Work!

Over the years in my design business, I’ve won hundreds of quotations and proposals. And I’m eager to share with you what works and what doesn’t work.

But, in the audio program, you’ll benefit from more than just my expertise.

My special guest, Emily Cohen, is a specialist in design business success and a recognized expert in creating and winning proposals. She speaks, writes and consults on the topic across the country.

During the audio program, Emily and I will be explaining:

• How to use a proposal to get more business
• How to reply to a RFP, so you have the best chance of winning the work
• How to create a proposal template
• What prospects look for in a proposal. (What impresses them. What turns them off.)
• Should you include portfolio samples in a proposal? (The surprising answer.)
• How to identify the various decision makers in a proposal bidding situation
• Where to list your business so that you can receive more proposal invitations
• The basic elements of a winning proposal. (Miss just one and your chances of success decreases significantly.)
• How to present your proposal to increase your chances of success
• How to follow up on a proposal. (What to say. When to say it.)

And much more.

Must-Know Information

The effectiveness of your quotations and proposals will have a huge impact on your ability to attract interesting, good paying projects on a consistent basis. So I encourage you to take advantage of this audio program.

Let’s review what this audio program includes:

• The live 60 minute audio program. Led by Michael Huggins, publisher of ForGraphicDesignersOnly.com with special guest, Emily Cohen — the recognized expert in successful proposals.
• The studio-quality recording of the audio program that you can play back anytime on your computer, iPod, or MP3 player.
• The word-for-word transcript of the audio program — which you can use as a handy reference guide.