How to Streamline Your Sales Cycle with Free E-Signatures
In sales, there is one golden rule: Time Kills All Deals.
The longer a contract sits in a prospect's inbox—or worse, on their printer tray—the more likely they are to get cold feet, find a competitor, or simply change their mind.
If you are still sending PDFs that require your client to "print, sign, and scan," you are actively hurting your conversion rate.
Here is how switching to a free e-signature workflow can cut your sales cycle in half and help you close more revenue.
📉 The "Print & Scan" Friction Point
Imagine you just had a great demo. The client is excited. You email them the contract. Then... silence.
Why? Because you gave them "homework."
- They have to find a printer.
- They have to sign it.
- They have to find a scanner (or download a scanning app).
- They have to email it back.
Every step is a chance for them to drop off.
🚀 The E-Signature Advantage
With an e-signature tool like Inkless, the workflow changes:
- You upload the contract.
- You place the signature tags.
- You send a link.
- The client clicks and signs on their phone in 30 seconds.
No printers. No friction. The momentum from the call carries straight through to the signature.
🏢 Why Not Just Use DocuSign?
DocuSign is great, but it can be overkill for many sales teams, especially:
- Freelancers & Solopreneurs: You don't need a $40/month enterprise plan.
- Small Sales Teams: If you have 5 reps, that's $2,400/year just for signatures.
- Occasional Senders: Maybe you only close 2-3 big deals a month.
Inkless offers 90% of the functionality for $0. You get the speed and the legality without the overhead.
🛠 Best Practices for Faster Closing
- Pre-Fill the Boring Stuff: Don't make the client type their address. Fill it in for them before sending.
- Send Immediately: Send the contract while you are still on the phone or Zoom call. "I just sent the link, do you see it?"
- Mobile is King: Ensure your tool works on mobile. 60% of emails are opened on phones. Inkless is fully mobile-optimized.
🏁 Close the Deal Today
Don't let a clunky signing process cost you a commission check. Remove the friction. Make it easy for them to say "Yes."
Start streamlining your sales process today with Inkless.