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August, 2011
- Proposal Writing Tips - 37 Business Proposal Writing Tips Sent Wednesday, August 31, 2011 Proposal Writing Tips Tips, Tools and Templates for Proposal Writers 37 Business Proposal Writing Tips This short course on proposal writing reminds us that our business proposal does not stand alone. It is process of a larger process that involves planning, research, writing, editing, proofing, submission and acceptance. This list gives 37 ways to improve your next proposal. Scroll through it and tell me what I missed. Show that your response is logical and organized […]
- Proposal Writing Tips - Proposal Writing: How To Increase Your Success Rate Sent Tuesday, August 30, 2011 Proposal Writing Tips Tips, Tools and Templates for Proposal Writers Proposal Writing: How To Increase Your Success Rate What’s your success ratio with proposals? 25% is average. Very few get 50%. I help government agencies evaluate proposals. Most bids that come across my desk make the same errors, use the same flawed strategies and are never accepted. And the next time, they repeat the same mistake. Here are some ways to avoid this. It’s not painful, it just requires […]
- Proposal Writing Tips - RFP Checklist For Website Implementation and Support Sent Sunday, August 28, 2011 Proposal Writing Tips Tips, Tools and Templates for Proposal Writers RFP Checklist For Website Implementation and Support The final checklist in the Website RFP is for the Implementation and Support requirements. The implementation chapter of your website RFP needs to cover: Timelines Budgets Resources Website RFP Checklist - Implementation and Support Describe the following: Constraints - What timing, budget, and resource constraints exist? Project Management - Who […]
- Proposal Writing Tips - How to Improve Your Case Study Sent Wednesday, August 24, 2011 Proposal Writing Tips Tips, Tools and Templates for Proposal Writers How to Improve Your Case Study Case studies and white papers are very effective marketing tools if you want to promote the benefits of your product or services. Case studies are the first most popular device used to promote the business. If you plan to write a case study, this article will give you a better understanding about this type of business writing. What is a Case Study? Case studies […]
- Proposal Writing Tips - RFP Checklist for Content, User Interface & Design Needs Sent Monday, August 22, 2011 Proposal Writing Tips Tips, Tools and Templates for Proposal Writers RFP Checklist for Content, User Interface & Design Needs If you’re writing an RFP for a website, you need to describe the content types and graphic. This enables the bidder to create a prototype that will manage the different content assets and present it in an attractive manner to your customers. Download Request For Proposal Template for only $14.99 Website RFP Checklist - Content, User Interface, […]
- Proposal Writing Tips - RFP Checklist For Describing Website Technical Needs Sent Saturday, August 20, 2011 Proposal Writing Tips Tips, Tools and Templates for Proposal Writers RFP Checklist For Describing Website Technical Needs How do you describe the website’s technical needs in your RFP? The next section in your Website RFP is to describe how it works from a technical standpoint. For instance, this helps bidders understand if it can be integrate with MS, Oracle, or WebSphere. Without this technical details, they will not be able to prepare a valid solution. Download Now […]
- Proposal Writing Tips - How To Get Your Proposal Accepted By Difficult Evaluators Sent Thursday, August 18, 2011 Proposal Writing Tips Tips, Tools and Templates for Proposal Writers How To Get Your Proposal Accepted By Difficult Evaluators What’s your success ratio with proposals? 25% is average. Very few get 50%. I help government agencies evaluate proposals. Most bids that come across my desk make the same errors, use the same flawed strategies and are never accepted. And the next time, they repeat the same mistake. Here are some ways to avoid this. It’s not painful, it just […]
- Proposal Writing Tips - What is a Bid Manager? Sent Tuesday, August 16, 2011 Proposal Writing Tips Tips, Tools and Templates for Proposal Writers What is a Bid Manager? What are the roles and responsibilities of the Bid Manager during the proposal development process? The Bid Manager’s role is like that of the Project Manager on an IT project. Their role is to coordinate the team members, analyze the Request For Proposal, allocate resources, define the schedule, keep the deliverables on target, and ensure that the proposal is submitted on time. […]
- Proposal Writing Tips - Defining Objectives in Your Website RFP Sent Sunday, August 14, 2011 Proposal Writing Tips Tips, Tools and Templates for Proposal Writers Defining Objectives in Your Website RFP If you’re writing an RFP for a website or content management solution, you need to outline your online objectives and how the new site will drive your web site's content, design, functionality, and technology. Download Request For Proposal Template for only $14.99 Website RFP Checklist - Why Define Objectives? All of your business units need to understand what […]
- Proposal Writing Tips - 7 Mistakes to Avoid in Proposal Writing Sent Friday, August 12, 2011 Proposal Writing Tips Tips, Tools and Templates for Proposal Writers 7 Mistakes to Avoid in Proposal Writing What’s the main mistake that business writers make when writing their first proposal? The target audience is not clear, the format is incorrect and the tone is wrong. And, the solution doesn’t align with the requirements. So, how you can improve your proposals and win more projects that you bid on? Here are some guidelines to get you started. Proposal Writing: 7 […]