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 title: How Documenso Helps Freelancers Close More Clients Efficiently
-description: Reducing friction when sending proposals is critical to close new clients. By using Documenso, freelancers can save time, enhance client interactions, and ultimately close more deals efficiently.
+description: Reducing friction when sending proposals is critical to closing new clients. By using Documenso, freelancers can save time, enhance client interactions, and ultimately close more deals efficiently.
 authorName: 'Timur Ercan'
 authorImage: '/blog/blog-author-timur.jpeg'
 authorRole: 'Co-Founder'
-date: 2024-06-03
+date: 2024-06-14
 tags:
   - Freelancer
   - Proposal
   - Productivity
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-Getting new clients, or maybe even your first client, to sign with you is at the very core of freelance work. Whether you develop software, create designs or market products, it all starts with a signature from you and your future customer. Closing a customer usually means agreeing on a proposal first and then signing a formal agreement afterward. Signing proposals and contracts is fast, easy, and painless with Documenso.
+Getting new clients, or maybe even your first client, to sign with you is at the very core of freelance work. Whether you develop software, create designs, or market products, it all starts with a signature from you and your future customer. Closing a customer usually means agreeing on a proposal first and then signing a formal agreement afterward. Signing proposals and contracts is fast, easy, and painless with Documenso, so let's take a look.
 
 ## Understanding Proposal and Contracts
 
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 > Agreeing on what needs to be done and terms for payment
 
-A proposal will include the scope of the work (what does the customer want done?), desired deliverables (documents, code, features, videos, etc.), timelines, payment terms (one-time, monthly, per hour), and prices (e.g. $60/ hour, $5k one-time). A proposal is important for both sides to be clear about the goal and the terms that apply. A customer usually decides if the offer is what they want based on the proposal.
+A proposal will include the scope of the work (what does the customer want done?), desired deliverables (documents, code, features, videos, etc.), timelines, payment terms (one-time, monthly, per hour), and prices (e.g. $60/ hour, $5k one-time). A proposal is important for both sides to be clear about the goal and the terms that apply. Customers usually decide based on the proposal if the offer is what they want.
 
 ### 2. Formal Contract
 
 > After the client signs the proposal, a contract can be signed, formalizing the agreement and adding detailed legal terms.
 
-Once the terms are agreed upon, a more formal document should specify the terms of working together, especially legal details such as confidentiality, indemnification, governing Law, etc. The contract provides clarity on legal details for both sides and formalizes their claims.
+Once the terms are agreed upon, a more formal document¨ should specify the terms of working together, especially legal details such as confidentiality, indemnification, governing Law, etc. The contract provides clarity on legal details for both sides and formalizes their claims.
 
 Sending one or even multiple documents to a potential client and having them send them back signed (in the worst case, they send it via actual mail) is time-consuming for both sides. It also introduces friction at a time when making it as easy as possible for your potential client to say yes should be your number one goal.
 
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 - Summary of major terms for the coming contract
 
 ## Sending the Proposal
-If you don’t have a Documenso Account yet, you can [create one for free](https://documen.so/signup?utm_source=blog-freelancer-proposal). Once you signed up you can upload your proposal PDF by simply dragging it onto the upload-area. Add your potential client as a recipient, add siganture field, an your are done! You can track the status if your proposal simply by clicking the Document in the overview. Documenso will also notify you, once the proposal is signed.
+If you don’t have a Documenso Account yet, you can [create one for free](https://documen.so/signup?utm_source=blog-freelancer-proposal). Once you sign up, you can upload your proposal PDF by simply dragging it into the upload area. Add your potential client as a recipient, add a signature field, and you are done! You can track the status of your proposal simply by clicking the Document in the overview. Documenso will also notify you once the proposal is signed.
 
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 ### Conclusion
 Sending a proposal to potential clients using Documenso makes getting to the first “yes” fast and easy. Seeing if your proposal was signed or even read helps you to get a feel for where you are in the process. You can use the [Documenso Free Plan](https://app.documenso.com/signup?utm_source=blog-freelancer-proposal) to send 5 proposals per month. Digital Signing in 2024 is the best practice for all professionals looking for the most efficient way to get business done. 
 
-> [Check out Part 2](https://documenso.com/blog) to learn about signing freelance contracts with Documenso.
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 Let us know what you think and what we can improve. Which field types are you missing? Connect with us on [Twitter / X](https://twitter.com/eltimuro) (DM open) or [Discord](https://documen.so/discord) if you have any questions or comments! We're always here and would love to hear from you :)
 
 Best from Hamburg\
 Timur
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