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Sales and contracts
Proposals, quotations, agreements and getting paid, written so the other side can say yes.
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Sales and contracts6 min read
Bookkeeping basics for small business
Bookkeeping basics for a small business: what to record, how debits and credits work, a simple monthly routine and when to bring in an accountant.
Sales and contracts6 min read
How to write a business proposal that wins
How to write a business proposal that wins: what to put in it, in what order, how long it should be, and a free business proposal template to start from.
Sales and contracts6 min read
How to write a quotation that gets accepted
How to write a quotation clients accept: what it contains, how to price and word it, how long it stays valid, plus a free quotation template to fill in.
Sales and contracts6 min read
NDA basics: one-way or mutual, and when to use each
What a non-disclosure agreement does, when a one-way NDA fits and when a mutual NDA is fairer, plus the clauses to check before you sign or send one.
Sales and contracts5 min read
Payment reminder emails that actually get you paid
A payment reminder email template and the wording for each stage: when to send it, what to write, what to attach and when to move to a formal demand.
Sales and contracts5 min read
A price increase notice that keeps your customers
How to write a price increase letter to customers: decide a fair rise, tell them early, explain the reason clearly and answer pushback. Template included.
Sales and contracts5 min read
Ask suppliers the right way with a request for proposal
How to write a short request for proposal or quote that gets comparable offers: describe the need, set the rules, ask the same questions and choose fairly.