There is nothing worse than hitting send on a design proposal and… crickets.

Your prospective client doesn’t get back to you for days, sometimes even weeks. You start to assume the worst. They’ve either thought, “No way!” to your proposal, or your email didn’t even go through.

It’s easy to start panicking or feeling like we’ve been rejected, but I want to remind you: people are busy. How many times have you seen an email in your inbox and told yourself you’d reply later, or just deleted it without thinking? 

People have so much going on these days, and that’s why it’s important to give them deadlines to respond. 

Today, I'm going to uncover a trick I’ve learnt that can really help you optimise your workflow and run your business better - setting expiry dates on your interior design proposals.

We'll talk about why an expiry date helps your business, including:

- Creating a psychological edge
- Protecting your time and resources
- Helping you plan and schedule effectively

We'll also discuss where to actually put your expiry date and how to make it clear to your potential client when sending through your proposal. 

Adding an expiry date to your proposals is more than just a business tactic; it’s about respecting your time and resources while making sure your clients are committed and serious. It’s a tiny tweak with massive benefits, aiding in better planning, quicker responses and a more professional approach.

I hope this inspires you to put your best foot forward and make sure your time, energy and expertise are valued the way they should be! 

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Previous episodes mentioned: 

How She Built This: Studio Gemma 

How you can start your interior design business as a Career Change Woman with Jane Ledger

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