Business
Going after that Big, Public Sector Client? 4 Steps to Make it Profitable
Working with government clients is very different from working with private companies. Here are four things to consider to battle the red tape and bureaucracy that can ruin a public sector project's profitability.Beyond the Brainstorm: How to Be a Better Collaborator
Effective collaboration is essential to the success of your business. It can lead to new solutions, skills, products, services, and bring your team closer together.What I Learned About Business From My Single Mom & Entrepreneur Dad
My parents have had very different careers. But I've learned valuable lessons from them both in terms of how I approach work, business, and entrepreneurship.From Freelance to Full Time: My Return to the Office
There’s a lot of advice out there about making the jump to freelance. How to set yourself up, the highs and lows. Fewer people talk about what it’s like when you go from freelance back to full time. I did it and lived to tell.Why We’re Not a Remote Team
Read any article from the tech world these days and you’ll find the consensus is that remote companies are the way of the future. Here’s why Proposify has chosen the more traditional path.What Your Client Wants (What They Really, Really Want)
You may think your agency specializes in digital marketing or web design, but what you actually specialize in is making your clients happy. And while there are some days when it seems like an elusive goal, it’s actually not that much of a mystery. Here's how to give your clients what they want and need from your company.Building an Internal Product? 5 Steps to Avoid Certain Death
If you run an agency you’ve likely been tempted to build, or have already built, your own software product between client projects. I’ve been there myself — and that’s why Proposify exists today. Here I share how to do it right to avoid failure.7 Activities Business Owners Should Do Every Day
This time of year entrepreneurs are often thinking about where to take their business in the next year. But even more important is asking yourself how exactly you’ll get there. That’s the hard part, and that’s what I’m asking myself. Here’s a look at the day-to-day tasks that I’m focusing on to make my company even stronger.Are You Really Listening to What Your Lead is Saying?
People want to be listened to. It makes them feel important, respected and understood. Making clients feel like they’re being listened to will strengthen your relationship with them, and help you close more deals.