Pitches

Book Review: Strategic Tendering for Professional Services by Matthew Fuller and Tim Nightingale (Second Edition)

Back in May 2017 I reviewed the first edition of this book strategic tendering. And I have been recommending it ever since. So I was delighted when the authors did an extensive overhaul of the contents to publish the second edition in 2022. This review concentrates on the newer material Read More

Persuasive writing – Brand Voice and Tone of Voice

Delegates from law firms in Dublin, Manchester, Buckinghamshire and London joined me at the MBL workshop  on  persuasive writing. Some were lawyers (family, immigration and conveyancing) and some were in marketing/BD roles with a focus on pitches and tenders. We covered material to help craft clear, concise and compelling communications. Read More

2025-02-21T12:37:16+00:00February 21, 2025|Accountants, Kim's Blog, Lawyers, Management Skills, Marketing, Psychology, Selling|

Writing skills – Audience, Emotions and “Show don’t tell”

Last week, we gathered at the fabulous London offices of Norton Rose Fulbright for the PM Forum “Marketing and Business Development Writing Workshop”. (Details of future training workshops: PM Forum - PM Forum). Focusing on three key points Power of three - Writing and presentation basics (Video) (kimtasso.com) – I’ve Read More

2024-10-14T09:46:09+01:00October 14, 2024|Kim's Blog, Marketing, Selling, Web Sites|

Key Insights from the AI in Marketing training by Optix at PM Forum

Alastair and Samantha of Optix Solutions delivered a comprehensive and thought-provoking PM Forum training session. Delegates appreciated the provocative food for thought to make more proactive use of AI in their marketing and business development teams and activities. Opportunities quickly become threats so the need to get a handle on Read More

2024-09-18T09:02:22+01:00September 18, 2024|Kim's Blog, Marketing|

Pitches, tenders and proposals – Efficiency (systems) vs Effectiveness (selling)

At a PM Forum - PM Forum training workshop earlier in the month we welcomed an even number of law and accountancy firm delegates with a healthy number of consultancies also represented. Challenges were explored as we discussed topics including: pitch processes and plans, selling and writing techniques and presenting Read More

2024-05-23T10:15:43+01:00May 23, 2024|Accountants, Kim's Blog, Lawyers, Marketing, Selling|
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