Best for
Service businesses, freelancers, local businesses, and agencies.
Use this when
Within one business hour of an inquiry when possible, and always the same day.
The resource
Email body
Hi [First Name], Thanks for getting in touch about [Offer]. To answer your question directly: [plain, specific answer — no hedging]. A bit of useful context: most [Target Customer] we work with come to us when [common trigger situation]. Typical projects run [timeframe] and start around [Price], though it depends on scope. The fastest way to know if we're a fit is a short call. Does [Day] at [Time] work? If not, here's my calendar: [Link] If you'd rather keep it over email, just reply with: - What you're trying to achieve - Your rough timeline - Any budget range you have in mind [Your Name] [Business Name]
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