Articles - Proposal Writing en-us http://proofpositive.com N/A http://proofpositive.com editor@proofpositive.com 20 http://proofpositive.com/articles/481/1/How-to-write-a-successful-business-proposal/Page1.html The words can you send me a  " business proposal " are expected by any sales representative, marketing or public relations person. Even if writing a business proposal doesn't represent a very pleasant activity, savy marketers are happy to do it because it represents a potential business opportunity. admin@proofpositive.com (Ste fan) Wed, 20 Dec 2006 00:00:00 -0600 http://proofpositive.com/articles/482/1/Winning-Proposals-10-Guidelines/Page1.html The concept of proposals has accomanied business-activities throughout the past few centuries. In recent years this concept has become a more integral part of how we conduct business. If you are in any industry you should be completely aware of the entire affair; if not then you are doing something wrong or you are out of business. Having spent a few years as a consultant has taught me much about the entire proposal process, and about evaluating them as well. If you have seen what I have seen you would be amazed to learn that the majority of proposals evaluated were of an exceptional poor quality. admin@proofpositive.com (Riaan Pieterse) Sun, 26 Mar 2006 00:00:00 -0600 http://proofpositive.com/articles/480/1/Proposal-Writing-Strategies/Page1.html There are two main reasons to write a business proposal. Either someone has invited you to submit a RFP (Request for Proposal); or you are trying to gain support or funding from your employer or another organization. admin@proofpositive.com ( DJ Nelson) Sun, 26 Mar 2006 00:00:00 -0600 http://proofpositive.com/articles/479/1/How-to-Use-Color-and-Graphics-in-Your-Business-Proposals/Page1.html Most large and small businesses have their own unique brand. This includes their logo, packaging or any other kind of graphic. Writing a good business proposal often requires some thought whether to use graphics and color. info@proofpostive.com (Abe Cherian) Sun, 26 Mar 2006 00:00:00 -0600 http://proofpositive.com/articles/478/1/Proposal-Writing-Strategies/Page1.html When drafting a proposal the most important thing to keep in mind is that the reader is looking for benefits; they want to know how your product, service, or idea adds value to their operation. Therefore your proposal must be well-written and it also must clearly indicate how you can fulfill a current need. admin@proofpositive.com ( DJ Nelson) Sun, 26 Mar 2006 00:00:00 -0600 http://proofpositive.com/articles/477/1/How-to-Write-a-Successful-Business-Proposal/Page1.html The words " business proposal " are expected by any sales representative, marketing or public relations person. Even if writing a business proposal doesn't represent a very pleasant activity, marketing reprezentatives are happy to do it as they see a potential business opportunity. admin@proofpositive.com (Stefan D) Sun, 26 Mar 2006 00:00:00 -0600