How to Create an Electronic Signature & E-sign Your Documents

In theory, e-signatures should be quick and easy.

But if you’re the one sending the documents, then you need to do all of the setup work. (And that’s where things get complicated.)

If you need to add an electronic signature to a document, you’re in the right place.

In this guide, we’ll show you how to collect e-signatures on your proposals, PDFs, Google Docs, and Microsoft Word documents.

We cover a variety of e-signing methods so you can choose the right one for your use case and make sure your legal bases are covered.

The best tips for winning sales docs, straight from the proposal experts to your inbox.

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How to Handle Any Sales Objection [+20 Common Objections]

Objections. They’re everywhere.

If you’re in sales, you hear them every day.

Some objections are easy to handle (you just answer a question).

And some of them feel insurmountable—those hard no’s, hang ups, and don’t contact me agains.

There’s a lot at stake with how you choose to respond to these challenges. Your attitude to handling sales objections can mean the difference between overshooting your quota…and falling very short.

Whether you’re new to sales or are experienced but looking for a fresh perspective, we’ve got you covered.

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Qwilr Alternatives

Top 15 Qwilr Alternatives in 2023: Proposal & E-Signature Tools

Qwilr is a platform for creating and sending proposals that can be used by sales teams, marketers, customer success managers, and recruiters.

And while there are several different use cases that Qwilr succeeds at, it does have some serious downfalls that can really affect the speed of your proposal workflow and your closing rates.

In this article, we cover why it’s worth switching to a Qwilr alternative, what to look for in your next proposal tool, and the top options to consider.

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How to Insert a Signature in Word [4 Simple Methods]

Are you tired of printing out documents just to add your signature?

Well, you're in luck.

Today we're diving into four super easy methods to add a signature to your documents without the hassle of pens, paper, printer ink, scanners, and the like.

We've got some smart tricks up our sleeves, with signing methods that will work for any use case.

Need to sign a document for personal reasons? Methods 1 and 2 are totally free.

Need to collect a legally binding signature on a business contract? Skip to Methods 3 and 4

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Step-By-Step Guide to Writing a Grant Proposal

Writing a grant proposal is incredibly time-consuming.

No joke. It's one of the most complicated documents you could write in your entire life.

There are different requirements, expectations, and formats—not to mention all the prep work you need to do, like market research and clarifying your project timeline.

Depending on the type of company or organization you represent and which grants you’re applying for, your grant could run anywhere from a dozen to a hundred pages. It’s a lot of work, and we’re here to help.

In this guide to grant proposals, we offer writing steps and examples, as well as resources and templates to help you start applying for funding right away.

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Guide to a Career Path in Sales [+ 6 Options for Growth]

Your career path in sales can follow a common trajectory…or take you on a wild adventure. It's all up to you.

Will you specialize in selling technical products? Train a team of 50 reps? Or maybe become a Chief Revenue Officer someday?

Starting your career in sales opens up a world of potential for new life experiences and high earnings. (And all of this potential makes the downsides of cold calling and cold emailing people totally worth it.)

But with so many different industries and roles at your fingertips, it can be hard to know which way to turn.

If you want to take your sales career into your own hands, then keep on reading.

We've got a list of common sales positions, the main options for career growth, and tips to help you advance your career at any stage.

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What Is Revenue Operations? Benefits, Functions & Ways to Improve

Today’s business leaders favour a holistic, aligned approach to driving revenue—forsaking the old-school siloes where sales, marketing, and support teams work separately and rarely talk to one another.

The act of joining these different customer-facing teams together is known as revenue operations.

It’s a growing field in terms of both internal roles and outside consulting.

Companies want to work more efficiently, win over more customers with a stellar experience, and optimize revenue.

In this guide, we dive into what revenue operations is exactly and how you can audit and improve your own.

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Smart Sales Discovery Questions

30 Smart Sales Discovery Questions [+ The Ideal Call Structure]

The goal of a discovery call isn't to get the person on the other end of the line to say “yes” to working with you.

The goal is to accurately diagnose their problem and present the next best step for them to take.

To do that, you need to ask the right sales discovery questions.

But what do you ask? And when?

We’ve got all of the questions you need, plus tips on how to structure your discovery sessions.

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How to Add an E-Signature to a PDF Document [4 Easy Ways]

Need to sign a PDF? No problem.

There are several different ways to go about this—keep scrolling for simple tutorials.

We've rounded up 4 easy methods for adding e-signatures to PDF documents.

Methods 1 and 2 are totally free and are perfect for adding a signature doodle to a PDF.

Methods 3 and 4 are better for business use, as you can be sure that the signatures are legally binding. These methods aren't free but they are low-cost. They also offer important business features like smooth client experiences, document templates, document tracking, client activity tracking, and secure online document storage.

Read on for details on all 4 methods. Plus, grab our tips on how to streamline your e-signature process and take the client experience to the next level.

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