On thinking to become entrepreneur 3--Proposals, client quotes and terms & conditions

Creative businesses that provide services or are commissioned often have to provide proposals. These can include a brief, a financial quote, and terms and conditions.

Proposals are an important tool for the client when deciding whether to use you or a competitor, but they are also communication tools before and during the process of delivering services to your client. Both parties need to agree what will be provided, how long it will take and what the costs are.

Doing business without detailed quotes and terms and conditions often leads to miscommunication, which can result in increased stress and time-wasting on both sides, resulting in loosing customers and money.