Four Tips to Make Your Proposal Introduction Stand Out

To quote a song in the classic film The Sound of Music, bid writing needs to “start at the very beginning, a very good place to start.” A good introduction to a proposal section can make the difference between winning and losing a bid. A strong opening catches the reader’s attention and makes him/her more likely to focus on what follows. It also conveys a deep knowledge and appreciation of the buyer’s needs and teases an answer. A poor opening, or no opening at all, can alienate the reader. It makes the benefits and strengths described in the section harder to grasp.

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The Three Key Components of Proposal Writing

Many people struggle with proposal writing. Even those who normally can develop strong narratives have difficulty putting together good proposal content. As proposal professionals, we are constantly helping people write and rewrite (and rewrite and rewrite) their sections. Why is that the case?

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Four Tools to Help Your Proposal Writing

Proposal writing is a tricky business. The ability to craft a compliant, clear, compelling narrative is the number one challenge facing almost every organization. Whether a company competes in the Government or commercial sector, everyone seems to have trouble getting enough people to contribute, and to put together high-quality content.

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SPAC 2018 – A Great Trip and Conference

The theme for SPAC 2018 was “Proposals from Start to Finish.” Much of the imagery chosen by the organizers revolved around travel. Little did they know the challenge those of us from the DC area would have getting to Atlanta!

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