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Wednesday, October 16, 2024 - Sales

Stay top of mind with follow-ups after the proposal has been sent

You want to stay on the radar and increase the chances of a yes. I took a look at Robert Cialdini's 7 Principles and here are five creative and effective ways to track your proposal and increase your chances of success. Top of mind after proposal sending with follow-up activities

Thursday, October 10, 2024 - Product Updates

New prices for Offorte from 1 January 2025

Since launching Offorte in 2010, our software has evolved significantly. While we’ve continuously added value over the past 14 years, one thing that hasn’t changed is our pricing—we’ve never increased our prices. Now, to keep innovating and growing with you, we’re adjusting our prices for the first time. New prices for Offorte from 2025

Tuesday, October 1, 2024 - Inspiration

Coolblue: from student startup to e-commerce giant

Coolblue's' journey 'is one to enjoy! really another inspiring entrepreneurial story that starts with a couple of friends in a dorm room. Read more and get inspired! How Coolblue grew from startup to e-commerce giant

Tuesday, September 17, 2024 - Sales

The power of empathetic selling & how to translate this into proposals

The influence of empathy in the sales process is greater than you might think. When have you felt like a salesperson really understood you? Discover the power of empathy and how to translate this into your proposals. The power of empathetic selling in your proposals

Tuesday, July 2, 2024 - Proposal software

Small business CRM: game changer or redundant?

Is a CRM system suitable for small businesses? Learn how a good CRM system can help small businesses. CRM a game changer or redundant for small businesses?

Thursday, June 6, 2024 - Sales

Sales conversations but different

The fact that a good sales conversation is the basis for a successful proposal is not 'rocket science'. But what is a good sales conversation and how do you convince a prospect? Sales conversations but different - understanding and convincing customers

Tuesday, May 7, 2024 - Proposal Writing

Making proposals in financially uncertain times

“Can a prospect see that my business is doing badly based on my proposal?” This interesting question came to me. Tips for proposals in uncertain times

Saturday, March 30, 2024 - Product Updates

New contact management and functionalities

High time for a party at Offorte! We are launching a new version of customer management. After months of hard work, the job is done. Upgrade of customer management and functionalities

Tuesday, February 20, 2024 - Inspiration

Discover the entrepreneurial story behind Starbucks

The story behind Starbucks. Discover the entrepreneurial story behind this special company and be inspired. Learn the story behind Starbucks

Wednesday, January 3, 2024 - Proposal Writing

Increase your proposal conversions with call to actions

To get more results from your proposals, it is important to encourage the reader to take action. Learn all about call to actions in your proposals Use call to actions in your proposals

Tuesday, December 12, 2023 - Inspiration

Airbnb: How 3 air mattresses took the world by storm

How do you grow from 3 air mattresses to a global player? read this fascinating story about the origin and success story of airbnb. The inspiring story behind Airbnb

Monday, November 20, 2023 - Inspiration

Tips for sales professionals

Cold acquisition, qualifying leads, using your CRM... we give you 6 smart tips to take your sales game to a higher level. Smart and fun tips for sales professionals

Monday, October 9, 2023 - Proposal Writing

Monkey sandwich stories in proposals: deal breaker

In the world of sales, proposals are a crucial part of the process. It is the moment when potential customers get a first or second impression of your organization and the services or products you offer. Then of course you won't come along with a few monkey stories. But you could be wrong about that... Nonsense in proposals are deal breakers

Tuesday, September 19, 2023 - Proposal Writing

The history of the proposal: from handshake to digital signature

Want to write about the history of the proposal? Of course! I immediately saw it in front of me: a guy who makes something out of a proposal using cuneiform script. Yes, there is no shortage of imagination. Afterwards, I don't even seem to be wrong that much, but more about that later. Making a proposal over time shows a significant evolution. Proposal history: from shaking hands to digital signatures

Tuesday, August 15, 2023 - Proposal Writing

Using chatgpt when making proposals: smart?

No one can have missed it. For months, ChatGPT dominated the news and social media. We were presented with everything. Arguments for and against, possibilities and impossibilities, enthusiasm and fear. As you can imagine, as a content writer, I followed the discussions closely. In addition, I answered clients' questions, published a candid blog and now here on the Offorte website. And with pleasure, because: Is it smart or stupid to use ChatGPT when making proposals? is an interesting question. Read on to discover the pros and cons that may help you decide whether or not to use ChatGPT for proposals. Using chatgpt when creating business proposals

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