Why You Shouldn’t Just Give a Quote to Potential Clients(webworkerdaily.com)
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Why You Shouldn’t Just Give a Quote to Potential Clients
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well no matter what it is, it's going to be too high. Stay strong and get paid what you want for the work that you do.
A "quote" isn't a number. It's text. With a number contained within somewhere, maybe.
Perhaps "proposal" is a better word.
Perhaps "proposal" is a better word.
You should know that the "I think we should talk, what's your budget" answer is pretty unfriendly, even though it makes business sense. When your prospect is reaching out to 5 different firms for a competitive bid, it's really annoying for them to have to convince you to cough up your rate.