The BidSimple blog
Practical guides on proposals, quoting, and getting paid — no fluff.
June 25, 2026
How to Write a Construction Bid That Wins (Without Being the Cheapest)
Most residential jobs don't go to the lowest bid — they go to the bid that made the client feel safest. Here's the structure that does it.
June 18, 2026
Proposal vs. Quote vs. Estimate: Which One Should You Send?
The three documents get used interchangeably — but they carry different legal weight and win different kinds of work. Here's when to send each.
June 11, 2026
7 Freelance Proposal Mistakes That Quietly Kill Your Close Rate
You're probably not losing gigs on price. These seven proposal mistakes — from burying the outcome to unlimited revisions — are the likelier culprits.
June 4, 2026
Deposits, Progress Payments, and Getting Paid: Payment Terms for Trades
How much deposit to ask for, how to structure progress payments, and the terms that keep small businesses out of collections.
May 28, 2026
How to Write a Statement of Work (SOW) for Consulting Projects
The SOW is where consulting engagements are won or lost — usually lost, to scope creep. A section-by-section guide to writing one that holds.
May 21, 2026
Are Electronic Signatures Legally Binding? What Small Businesses Should Know
Yes — under the ESIGN Act, e-signatures have carried the same legal weight as ink since 2000. Here's what makes one valid, in plain English.