20 Laws of Winning Proposals

By Jim McCarthy on Sep 10, 2018

This time of year, the Government’s acquisition cycle is in full swing. Sometimes it helps to step back and consider what makes a difference between winning and losing government contracts.

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How to Develop a Proposal Plan Part 5: Proposal Writing

By Ellen Perrine on Sep 6, 2018

This article is the fifth installment of our Proposal Plan series that discusses Proposal Writing. 

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How to Develop a Proposal Plan, Part 4: Proposal Logistics

By Ellen Perrine on Aug 24, 2018

This is the fourth article in our Proposal Plan series that discusses the proposal logistics. 

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How to Develop a Proposal Plan Part 3: Win Strategy

By Ellen Perrine on Aug 17, 2018

This is the third part of our Proposal Plan series, that discusses developing the Win Strategy. 

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How to Develop a Proposal Plan Part 1: Understanding the RFP Requirements

By Ellen Perrine on Jul 16, 2018

In government proposals, experienced Proposal Managers develop a Proposal Plan to guide them through the proposal effort.

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How to Survive a Red Team Review and Learn From It

By Jim McCarthy on Jul 12, 2018

All of us have been there. If not, your day will eventually come. The Red Team Review members have done their pigeon-like thing. Now, your proposal writers are swimming in the after wash. How do you learn from it, keep moving, and improve your proposal?  

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How to Deliver The Perfect Proposal Basket to the Government

By Ellen Perrine on Mar 29, 2018

Spring never fails to remind me of the Easter Bunny and eggs! 

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7 Ways To Set Up a Winning Proposal Process On a Smaller Budget

By Raymond Thibodeaux on Jan 9, 2018

So much about developing proposals to win a government contract, is the scaffolding, the process.

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How to Manage Proposal Color Reviews When You Lack Time

By Doug Brisson on Oct 4, 2017

The progressive, sequenced structure of color-coded proposal reviews works. That is, it works on major proposals where you have lead time of 30 days or more, especially if there is a draft RFP that can help you jump start the process, and you have access to the client’s resources and Subject Matter Experts.

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Kissing The Blarney Stone: Proposal Team Fact vs. Fiction

By Ellen Perrine on Mar 17, 2015

Since it's St. Patrick’s Day, I got to thinking about some of the Irish legends, and the first one that came to mind was the legend of the Blarney Stone.

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