Throwback Thursday: October 10, 2024
In today's edition of Throwback Thursday, we address Access consultants' biggest fear: the dreaded software proposal.

With over a million words scattered across more than 1,300 articles on this blog, you've probably missed a few things here.
That’s why each week in "Throwback Thursday," we’ll revisit some standout posts. Expect a blend of my personal favorites, insightful articles from other great minds, and a touch of coding humor to keep things light.
Highlights from NoLongerSet.com
How Not to Propose
Features don’t sell software.

The Biggest Mistake Access Developers Make When Writing a Custom Software Proposal
I made this mistake myself for years. The good news is it is very easy to fix!

How Access Developers Can Charge Their Existing Clients More (Without Feeling Guilty)
When you offer only a single option, a proposal is an ultimatum. Add in some monopoly power, and that proposal can start to feel like extortion.

Wisdom from Around the Web
5-Page Project Proposal Template for Freelancers and Solo Consultants | Jonathan Stark
Are you sick of wasting days writing proposals that don’t close?

Developer Humor
Can’t you just throw something together?

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