Offorte Blog
Be inspired by Offorte in the field of proposals, sales, entrepreneurship and digital possibilities in these valuable articles.
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
The fact that a good sales conversation is the basis for a successful proposal is not 'rocket science'. But what is a good sales conversation and how do you convince a prospect? Sales conversations but different - understanding and convincing customers
Tuesday, May 7, 2024 - Create Proposal
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
The story behind Starbucks
The story behind Starbucks. Discover the entrepreneurial story behind this special company and be inspired. The story behind Starbucks
Wednesday, January 3, 2024 - Create Proposal
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
Monday, October 9, 2023 - Create Proposal
Monkey sandwich stories in proposals: deal breaker
In the world of sales, proposals are a crucial part of the process. It is the moment when potential customers get a first or second impression of your organization and the services or products you offer. Then of course you won't come along with a few monkey stories. But you could be wrong about that... Nonsense in proposals are deal breakers
Tuesday, September 19, 2023 - Create Proposal
The history of the proposal: from handshake to digital signature
Want to write about the history of the proposal? Of course! I immediately saw it in front of me: a guy who makes something out of a proposal using cuneiform script. Yes, there is no shortage of imagination. Afterwards, I don't even seem to be wrong that much, but more about that later. Making a proposal over time shows a significant evolution. Proposal history: from shaking hands to digital signatures
Tuesday, August 15, 2023 - Create Proposal
Using chatgpt when making proposals: smart?
No one can have missed it. For months, ChatGPT dominated the news and social media. We were presented with everything. Arguments for and against, possibilities and impossibilities, enthusiasm and fear. As you can imagine, as a content writer, I followed the discussions closely. In addition, I answered clients' questions, published a candid blog and now here on the Offorte website. And with pleasure, because: Is it smart or stupid to use ChatGPT when making proposals? is an interesting question. Read on to discover the pros and cons that may help you decide whether or not to use ChatGPT for proposals. Using chatgpt when creating business proposals
Wednesday, May 10, 2023 - Create Proposal
An 'About us' page in your proposal? Great!
The sales conversation and the proposal are the perfect moments to convince the customer or prospect that working with you (as reliable experts) is the best option. Fine, so far so good. But… don't overdo it make sure you present your company in the right place and in the right way. About us page in your proposal
Monday, April 3, 2023 - Create Proposal
Make a proposal for corporate organizations
Large, corporate organizations generally like to do business with peers. Nevertheless, more and more partnerships are being concluded with smaller companies and/or startups. This allows these large organizations to innovate faster. Smaller companies and startups in turn benefit from the knowledge, facilities and network of corporate organizations. This allows them to develop or grow better and faster. Great, that all looks good. However, corporates speak each other's language, but a 'smaller entrepreneur' had better prepare well in advance, also with regard to proposals. What can you take into account and what are the essentials in a proposal for large organizations? I did some research and listed a few things for you. Making proposals for corporate organizations
Saturday, March 18, 2023 - Product Updates
New proposal editor & viewer
We are excited to share our latest software release with you. After months of hard work, we are finally live. The new proposal editor & viewer help you even better to create smart, winning proposals. Read on to discover all the new features. Offorte has updated the proposal editor & viewer
Friday, March 10, 2023 - Create Proposal
Gender conscious quotes
Gender-aware, gender-neutral and/or inclusive communication will become the new standard. Move with the current era and adjust your writing style on your website, in your newsletters and of course also in your proposals. Write gender neutral proposals
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