Comments on: How Much is TOO MUCH in a Proposal?

By: Dina Eisenberg

Dina Eisenberg — Sun, 13 Sep 2009 18:36:48 +0000

Juliet, I’m with you. I regularly asked my readers to ‘steal this idea’ when I wrote a mediation business blog. I had so many ideas and so little time, it felt great if someone else carried them into reality.

And, on the rare occasion when someone does run with an idea I’d hope to do, I know they won’t be able to execute it with the style, grace, imagination or personality that I can. You can put lipstick on a pig, but…

Greatly enjoying this conversation. Thanks, Saundra!

By: Juliet

Juliet — Fri, 31 Jul 2009 07:00:59 +0000

Great post! Lisa, this post had me second guessing myself too. My proposal basically includes a list of my services with the fee. But Saundra has a great idea about including a possible inspiration board.

You’re right Saundra. There aren’t too many true original ideas. Most have been stolen or recycled. Just like in music or movies. I never live in fear that someone will steal one of my ideas. I love sharing!

By: saundra

saundra — Thu, 23 Jul 2009 17:26:54 +0000

Thanks Lisa! When I wrote that part, I figured someone would say….well bride’s want something “different and unique”.

All true, BUT with all the hoopla about “stealing” ideas on inspiration boards, then maybe it would be okay to show some of your previous work that may simply “prove” that you can do the design.

Just an idea!

By: Lisa

Lisa — Thu, 23 Jul 2009 15:30:55 +0000

I love the idea of including photos of past work in the proposals. I usually just do a layout of the services I would provide, along with the proposed fee but after reading this I see how mediocre that is .