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Don’t let the “executive” in the word fool you–writing one for your proposal might be easier than you think.  An executive summary is simply a concise, engaging overview that highlights the most critical aspects of your proposal. Think of it as a snapshot that gives your readers a clear picture of what to expect.  Let’s … Read more

Proposal writing is more than just putting words on paper—it demands a deep understanding of your audience. In fact, many organizations invest in professional proposal writers for high-stakes projects because they know how crucial it is to get it right. So how do you do just that? Let’s go through four real-world examples of successful … Read more

A project proposal is a detailed document that outlines the objectives, scope, methodology, and timeline of a proposed project.  Think of it as a formal plan you present to stakeholders, sponsors, or decision-makers to get their approval, funding, or support. The goal of the project proposal is to:  Take a look at this project proposal … Read more

A winning business proposal presentation has two key parts: the presentation deck, and the delivery itself.  In this article, I’ll be going through how to structure each part of the presentation deck, including some examples to give you a better idea on how to best write those sections. After that, we’ll be going through some … Read more

You have a unique idea, a prototype, or maybe even some solid revenue forecasts to show that it’s only clear skies ahead.  And yet that’s not always enough. Investors see hundreds, if not thousands, of proposals every year.  Most proposal writers give advice from the POV of the business owner, but this time we talk … Read more

Writing a grant proposal is nerve-wracking. Some even hire specialized grant writers just to secure the bag. So how do you write a winning grant proposal? Be sure to check the founder’s application guidelines to get a clear idea of the format and their specifications. The rest is all about providing quantifiable data to support … Read more

winning business proposal isn’t just about outlining what you offer—it’s about creating a roadmap to success that gets clients and team members on board. But how do you actually do that? Instead of jumping ahead to the writing part, we recommend newbies to start with the client discovery phase. I talk more about why that’s … Read more

If you thought you knew how ruthless research reviewers can be, you might want to think again. 21% of research papers get rejected without even a peer review. That means panelists look through a proposal, see some glaring errors, and move on to the next one. Yikes. So how do you write a successful research … Read more

There isn’t really a “standard” business proposal format because proposals should be tailored to your audience. For instance, there are different proposal templates for:  A construction bid proposal would have a breakdown of materials in the Cost section; a proposal for a software adoption initiative would focus on other things like implementation timeline. If you’re … Read more