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"How to Write a Winning Business Proposal: Work at It to Keep It Simple and Short"
"Repetition: It May Help Sell Goods and Services - It Won't Sell the Client on Your Business Proposal"
"Did You Win That Proposal? Why You May Be Waiting to Hear From the Client, and What to Do About It"
"Building Your Business: How a Speculative Proposal or Concept Paper Might Boost Your Marketing"
"How to Write a Proposal: Some Challenges in Figuring Out That Proposal Budget"
"How to Win a Business Proposal: Find Ways to Make Your Company a Standout"
"Business Writing: How to Help an Entrepreneur Whose First Language Is Not English, Write a Proposal"
"How to Write a Proposal: If Your Perceptions Differ From Your Client's, Clarify or Defuse Them Fast"
"How to Execute That Proposal: How Much Does the Client Need to Know?"
"How to Write a Proposal: Knowing Your Competitors' Strengths and Weaknesses Is a Competitive Edge"
"How to Write a Proposal: The Importance of Understanding the Client"
"How to Write a Proposal: Put That Filler Material Where It Belongs - In the Garbage"

"How to Write a Last Minute Proposal: Keep It Brief, Get No Sleep, and Good Luck"
"How to Win the Proposal - That Case Study Might Just Be Your Most Successful Weapon"
" How to Write a Proposal: Knowing Where To Turn When Nothing Works and Everything's Blocked"
"Do You Set Funds Aside to Develop Future Business? It's a Smart Practice, Especially in This Economy"
" Allocating Time for New Business Development: Just One of The Challenges Facing Busy Entrepreneurs"
" Should You Turn Down This Business Proposal: 8 Reasons You Should Seriously Consider This Option"
"Staffing That Business Proposal: Why You Need to Put Together a Great Team"
"Unsolicited Proposal or Speculative Proposal: Why You Might Want to Pursue This Kind of Opportunity"
"How to Write a Proposal: Making the Best Possible Use of Your Team"
"Your Business Proposal or Project Proposal Is Useless If You Fail to Deliver It on Time"
"Error Proof Your Business Proposal or Business Project By Reading Your Work Out Loud"
"Structuring That Business Proposal: Making Sure That the Logistics Are Taken Care Of"
"How to Write a Proposal: When Should You Provide References to a Client?"
" Writing That Proposal: How to Find the Missing Pieces? Persistence Is Everything"
"Keep That Small Business Proposal Short and Let Your Executive Summary Be the Driver"


April 2010
"Are your writing habits working for you or against you?"


March 2010
"Capture that idea - before it gets away from you"
"How can I find time to think about my business? Go on a retreat."
"Editing in chunks - it's manageable, satisfying and smart. Try it"
"Editing your proposal - seven steps to a better result"
"Sales letters - do you write them the right way round?"
"The soul of many proposals is not the price, not the idea, but proof - the case history"
"What if they steal my proposal idea?"


February 2010
"When the mind goes blank - just write"
"Time-saving proposal tips for your very small business"
"Deadlines deliver; Are you ready? Are you prepared?


January 2010
"A plea for KISS"
"How survey reports can help decision makers"
"What clients don't want to see in your business proposal or report"
"We're all great communicators - right?"
"That pause button is there for a reason"


May 2009
"Make your business proposal or report a pleasure to read"


April 2009
"Freewriting can break that proposal or project wide open! Try it!"
"Writing the right proposal - why your client will thank you"
"Developing your proposal - impressions that can win over clients"

January 2009
"Winning Proposals in Challenging Times"
March 2008
"How to Write Proposals and Reports - Get to The Point Why Don't You!"

"How To Write Winning Proposals For Your Very Small Business - Short, But Sweet!"

February 2008
"Writing That Sales Proposal - How To Help Tilt The Decision In Your Favor"


"A superb, easy-to-use guidebook recommended for business writers of all skill and experience levels"

Business Shelf, The Midwest Book Review

Recent articles

"How to Write a Winning Business Proposal: Work at It to Keep It Simple and Short"

"Repetition: It May Help Sell Goods and Services - It Won't Sell the Client on Your Business Proposal"

"Did You Win That Proposal? Why You May Be Waiting to Hear From the Client, and What to Do About It"

"Building Your Business: How a Speculative Proposal or Concept Paper Might Boost Your Marketing"

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