RFP's are for Losers
I hate RFP's (request for proposals). Why? Because it is a big song and dance 90% of the time. Typically a client that is looking for an RFP has the following characteristics:
1. Is looking for cheap labor and is seeking a bidding war to get a good deal.
2. Is still unsure about what his/her goals are and so has unclear project definitions.
3. Is usually a cold-lead, which I usually pass on.
When I was first getting started I chased down every RFP I could. Killing myself to get every detail right and then I waited, waited and waited for a decision. What a nightmare.
So when I get emails from web sites screaming about how awesome the RFP process is I laugh my ass off (LMAO). Because all the people that answer the RFP are doing nothing but turning each other into a commodity.
This is why I like sites where I can be contacted one on one or sites that allow me to contact businesses directly. That way there is no "hiding" behind a silly RFP tool.
This is just my perspective. Feel free to share yours folks.
Jason Murphy
1. Is looking for cheap labor and is seeking a bidding war to get a good deal.
2. Is still unsure about what his/her goals are and so has unclear project definitions.
3. Is usually a cold-lead, which I usually pass on.
When I was first getting started I chased down every RFP I could. Killing myself to get every detail right and then I waited, waited and waited for a decision. What a nightmare.
So when I get emails from web sites screaming about how awesome the RFP process is I laugh my ass off (LMAO). Because all the people that answer the RFP are doing nothing but turning each other into a commodity.
This is why I like sites where I can be contacted one on one or sites that allow me to contact businesses directly. That way there is no "hiding" behind a silly RFP tool.
This is just my perspective. Feel free to share yours folks.
Jason Murphy
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Comment by Sue L Canfield on June 29, 2009 at 9:34pm -
Jason, I completely agree. I've never completed a RFP and am not interested. I've never found it necessary in order to grow my business. Word of mouth referrals are the way to go! And if you're just getting started, I highly recommend offering services to people you know either in trade for their product or service or even for free. We have to start somewhere.
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