Pitching

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

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|

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|

Book review: All you need to know about commercial awareness by Christopher Stoakes

I facilitate various workshops designed to increase commercial awareness. For young professionals. And it’s good to be able to recommend reliable sources of information at those sessions. This short (130 pages) information-packed book was revised in 2019. And I commend it to those looking to initiate their commercial awareness journey. Read More

2023-08-24T15:46:17+01:00August 24, 2023|Kim's Blog, Management Skills|
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