I have been using just my contract in an envelope, but this past week end I began thinking...
scary i know :whistling
My logo is on my truck and my signs... but not on my business cards... (gonna change that)
Nor is my logo on my contracts... Space has become a problem on my contracts... but moving on...
I was thinking about including a 'cover' with my contracts... like the first page would have my logo and basic contact info, plus the services we provide, as well as our facebook and URL... maybe an email address... but keep it simple, yet to the point. center the logo (in color) on the first page... in the same format as my truck...
You need all that fluff on your contract if you think the world is gonna see it. Only the prospect who is price shopping the most faxes copies of your contract to other people who are you competition anyways. You should be more concerned about the details. We use an 8 1/2 x 17 that is full of details on the front and conditions on the back.
I use a presentation folder. Very cheap to purchase and very professional in appearance. It holds another business card. I insert other marketing material as well. Ie. BBB standing, current marketing material etc...
I also insert any appropriate vendor or material information that I can get my hands on for the particular job, professionally printed. For example, Sherwin Williams, Owens Corning etc.
Excellent! I have also used a binder system that is available at an office supply. Nice covers available in color or clear. Another way to show your prospective client that you can pay attention to details. That's the guy I want to hire.:clap:
Letter head at top of pg. 1.
Mailing address + lic info.
Job description.
Terms pg. 2.
Cost and payment schedule at the bottom.
I don't use a folder or any fancy presentation. Most of the time I'm asked to just e-mail it. Witch works well for me most of my clients live out of the area.
In fact my bids & contracts are one in the same, if you accept my bid just sign it & send it back to me along with your deposit then it becomes a contract.
A professional thorough & complete presentation will get their attention.
In a folder/binder with a professional looking cover page indicating your business name & the clients name/project...Then pages listing the scope,specs, contract etc.
Way better than the one in the handwritten generic "proposal" document.
I almost always email a proposal from quickbooks that has my company logo. My contracts are of coarse signed in person and they too have my company logo on them.
Quickbooks contractors edition has worked flawlessly for me.
you should have company letterhead..all your stationary should match..
its organized..professional..and marketing/branding.
however..only when actually signing..if you are just costing..simple email will be fine..
that's all i provide for costing/estimating unless am writing one up on the spot..which again is a customized proposal designed for my company..
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