Offorte Blog
Be inspired by offorte in the field of proposals, sales, entrepreneurship and digital possibilities in these valuable articles.
Friday, January 24, 2025 - Product Updates
The proposal management has been upgraded!
Managing your proposals just got a lot easier (and smarter)! We have been working hard on new functionalities that help you stay organized, save time and work more efficiently. The new proposal management is live
Wednesday, January 22, 2025 - Inspiration
Ikea: from match seller to furniture giant
When I say IKEA, what do you think of? I immediately imagine their big blue and yellow building, where it's always busy and where you can eat Swedish balls after spending hours looking for furniture with usually unpronounceable names. What preceded this global success? How Ikea grew from match sales to furniture giant
Tuesday, January 7, 2025 - Inspiration
Ben & Jerry's: Two friends make the world a better place
The road to success is often erratic with unexpected turns, blunders and lessons. That's what makes it interesting and inspiring, too. Take the story of Ben & Jerry's, the famous ice cream brand. The story behind Ben & Jerry's
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
A good sales conversation is the basis for a successful proposal. But what is a good sales conversation and how do you convince a prospect? Understanding and convincing customers in a sales meeting
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
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