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From Proposal Writer to Deal Desk: Why Otterdeck Now Runs the Whole Engagement

Otterdeck started as an AI proposal writer, built on one insight: the work was never the bottleneck — the proposal was. But the mess after the yes turned out to be just as costly. Here's the story of how Otterdeck became a full deal desk that runs one engagement from brief to paid.

Invoice by the Milestone: Per-Milestone Billing, Client Proposal Actions, and a Batch of Deal-Desk Upgrades

Otterdeck now bills each milestone as its own invoice, lets clients accept, request changes, or reject a proposal, keeps every invoice as an editable draft, and gives Agency users reusable e-sign templates. Here's what shipped and how to use it on your next real deal.

Freelance Rate Calculator: Know What to Charge | Rate Deck

Rate Deck is a free freelance rate calculator. Work backward from the income you want to a defensible hourly, day, and project rate — in 14 currencies.

Quote in Your Client's Currency: Multi-Currency Support and a Batch of Upgrades

Otterdeck now quotes and invoices in 14 currencies, with password-protected links, per-currency analytics, smarter invoicing, and faster proposals.

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