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How Not to Come Second: The Art of Winning Business Pitches [Hardcover]

David Kean (Author)
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May 28, 2006
Seven practical and powerful pitch proposal techniques aimed at securing new clients and business make up the core of this indispensable guide to being the most organized, prepared, and best equipped in the competitive realm of new-business proposals. Valuable proposal checklists help ensure that a proposal pitch is complete before presentation and examples of successful pitches and information on what prospective clients look for, as well as common mistakes, are also discussed.

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  • Hardcover: 192 pages
  • Publisher: Cyan Communications (May 28, 2006)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 1904879624
  • ISBN-13: 978-1904879626
  • Product Dimensions: 8.5 x 5.8 x 0.9 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 11.4 ounces
  • Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,592,706 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars pitch success record, June 19, 2006
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This review is from: How Not to Come Second: The Art of Winning Business Pitches (Hardcover)
The only book i have read so far that took the blur off the always subjective pitch techniques and gave rationales and systematic approach making pitch teams understand the essence of how to come first. It became a must-read in our agency. Buying this book will change your pitch record!
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5.0 out of 5 stars Splendid :o), November 19, 2006
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This review is from: How Not to Come Second: The Art of Winning Business Pitches (Hardcover)
Very helpful. Down to basics. No long complicated paraphrasing. Simply: "Do this - then you'll achieve that!"
Of course not every rule can be applied in every situation. This book is a BIG HELPER for all involved in client contacts, not only in direct sales.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Fast guide to success, July 22, 2006
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This review is from: How Not to Come Second: The Art of Winning Business Pitches (Hardcover)
Tiny book that helps every communication professional. Packed with examples and cases it provides also great checklist for the winning the pitches.It's open, so you can adapt the approaches described in it.
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Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
pitching companies, pitching team, winning pitches, third rehearsal, pitch team, client team
Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
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