Being in business, I’ve had many meetings with others discussing how we can do business together and what the terms would be. First impressions make a big difference. I’m not judgmental, but if someone comes in with a sharp suit and good material…I’m listening.

One of the presentation items that I personally perfer are business folders. When someone hands me a proposal, the first thing I see is the folder that it is in. If it’s in a plain vanilla folder, I’m not going to be as excited about it. However, if it’s in a sharp looking, well designed folder I’m going to be more excited when I look at the proposal.

Perception is reality. If people perceive your presentations as well put together, they will be more favorable to reviewing it and accepting it. If it looks like trash coming in, there’s going to be a lot more scrutiny and questioning. Be prepared and make sure your proposals look sharp and clean with unique custom folders specific for your proposal.

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