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#1 (permalink)   04-22-2008 EditingEtc Contributing Member   Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 51 Responding to a Inquiry Ok, so another hit through the Quote Request on my website. I'm always so critical about my first response to potential clients. This is how I've reposnded and I would appreciate your honest opinion on if/how you would tweak the response. Quote: "Thank you kindly for contacting me regarding your need for writing assistance. This is something that I can quickly handle for you. Have you chosen the companies these letters are intended to go to? You mention that you are looking for 8 letters each with a different spin. I visited your website and it has a lot of exciting information that could intrigue a potential sponsor. Please call me at your convenience to discuss the content of your letters and I will get the first one drafted for you so you have a feel for my writing style. Putting business first, though, I require a deposit before I start work since our business relationship has not yet been established. My fee is $XX/hr. It would take me 30 mins. to draft a letter, which would include formatting and editing after the initial creation. If you're looking for 8 letters, 4 hours is the estimated timeframe. You're looking at a fee of $XXX for this project as it stands with the information you gave me. However, we will have a conversation and make sure I'm understanding your needs correctly. My cell phone number is _______________. I look forward to speaking with you, Bethany Lee ------------------------------------------------------------ www.editingetc.com Have a pleasantly productive day! __________________ http://www.editingetc.com Have a pleasantly productive day, Bethany Lee

#2 (permalink)   04-23-2008 ChristinaVOS Active Member Company name: VOSTeam/Business Darlings/PainlessWP Business Darlings: Free Ebook!?!? Count me in- NOT! My latest Twitter: RT @VAIntern: VAIntern- get your Tasks DONE! http...   Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Upstate NY Posts: 886 Re: Responding to a Inquiry Bethany, Very nice letter there. One thing though, some people are put off by the "you call me". If you have a # to reach this potential client, it would seem more professional for you to pursue them. If you don't have a # maybe you could request one in the letter. Just my 2c __________________ ~Christina|BD Mag|VOSTeam

#3 (permalink)   04-23-2008 tildavirtual Junior Member Latest blog post: It?s our 6th birthday today!   Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Australia Posts: 382 Re: Responding to a Inquiry I would even go so far as to say "I have Tuesday or Thursday at 2pm available this week. Which day suits you best for me to call you?" __________________ Kylie Short Tilda Virtual Services - Making virtual personal

#4 (permalink)   04-23-2008 StephanieP Active Member Company name: Still TBD (but getting close...lol) My latest Twitter: Stay at home mam earns $974/wk work from home jobs...   Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Davis, West Virginia Posts: 877 Re: Responding to a Inquiry I love the idea of providing them with a couple of different times to choose from. Even if this is your first client, it gives the impression that you are a busy VA. __________________ Stephanie New VA in the research phase :daisy: