For projects less than $20,000 we often consider a simple e-mail with the customer's acceptance by return e-mail enough of a paper trail to proceed. This is especially true for brand name corporations not in difficult financial circumstances.
The first e-mail below is a general proposal, the second e-mail explains pricing, and the third e-mail shows the customer's acceptance of the proposal and pricing. Notice that I cut and pasted my signature into the e-mail, which makes it more personal. This was a seminar which might be attended by two people or twenty. The seminar was voluntary, so we wanted to be paid $1500 even if no one showed up, and the company agreed.
From: Bill Frank at CareerLab [mailto:wsfrank@careerlab.com]
Sent: Thursday, June 14, 20— 4:41 PM
To:
Marylyn@6MviJ.com
Subject: Marylyn, Outplacement materials from CareerLab
Hi Marylyn,
Thank you for calling me this afternoon. I appreciated everything you told me about your company, and want to do everything I can to make you corporate transition successful. I've attached a document that explains an executive-level outplacement program as well as a price list. The prices are ala carte, so we can alter services to find something you like. This shows CFO at 10% of salary. We can adjust that down to lower levels, depending on what you want to offer.
A one or two-day workshop addresses all topics a participant needs to get their career moving forward. The same topics are covered; the only difference is the depth of coverage. In two days, for example, we have a lot of time to review letters and resumes, and practice interviewing skills.
- Managing Transition Feelings
- Skills and Interest Assessment
- Market Assessment
- Resume Development
- Cover Letter Writing
- 25 Strategies for Developing Job Leads
- Networking Skills and Tactics
- Leveraging the Power of the Internet (Executive Portfolio and LinkedIN)
- Interview Training
- Salary Negotiation Skills
- Closing a Job Offer
I'll be traveling and out of the office tomorrow, but will have my cell phone with me. Give me a call any time, and let's talk early next week to discuss.
Many thanks,
From: Bill Frank at CareerLab [mailto:wsfrank@careerlab.com]
Sent: Monday, June 25, 20-- 3:00 PM
To:
Marylyn@6MviJ.com
Subject: Marylyn, Outplacement agreement from CareerLab
Marylyn,
This is to confirm our agreement to provide a one-day outplacement workshop for up to 13 employees. We will provide the training and handouts, and you will provide meeting facilities and lunch for participants. The trainer's name is Erin Verity. Our fee for the day is $1500, regardless of the number of attendees. Because we are reserving a trainer for this session, the full fee is due even if no one attends.
The one-day workshop addresses all topics participants need to get their career moving forward.
For example:
- Managing Transition Feelings
- Skills and Interest Assessment
- Market Assessment
- Resume Development
- Cover Letter Writing
- 25 Strategies for Developing Job Leads
- Networking Skills and Tactics
- Leveraging the Power of the Internet (Executive Portfolio and LinkedIN)
- Interview Training
- Salary Negotiation Skills
- Closing a Job Offer
Please accept this agreement by return e-mail. We're looking forward to making this program a big success.
Many thanks,
Looks good. We agree to the terms of the agreement.
Marylyn Kristeen
303-555-1212 (Phone)
303-555-1313 (Fax)
Marylyn@6MviJ.com