How to Write A Compelling Executive Summary [GUIDE]

By Harry Pritchett, CF APMP on Nov 8, 2018

You have just been tasked with writing the executive summary for a must-win proposal. 

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The Ultimate Proposal Playlist

By Sara Freeman Marchetto on Sep 27, 2018

We all have jams that amp us up. You know, the songs that get us up and moving no matter how tired we are. With all of the ups and downs that Proposal Professionals face on a daily basis, we decided to create a playlist to keep you motivated and smiling! 

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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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Turn Unsubstantiated Claims in Your Proposal into Credible Proof Points for a Higher Win Rate

By Ellen Perrine on Jul 16, 2018

An unsubstantiated claim in a proposal is a statement about any of your company’s capabilities, past experience and performance, product and service features/benefits, and discriminators that are not supported with a proof statement.

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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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Category Management 2018 Update: A Guide for Government Contractors

By Amber Hart on May 16, 2018

In September 2016, I set off to explore unanswered questions regarding Category Management in our Category Management article series. Initial questions were:

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