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