

Ten Ways You May Be Annoying Proposal Reviewers (Part Two)
Proposal writing is no easy task. But with all the time teams spend pouring over RFP requirements, it is surprising how little time is dedic


Seven Proposal Lessons from A Christmas Story
As we sat down for a fun-filled holiday movie, we couldn’t get our work—the big stack of proposals and marketing documents waiting in our of


Six Tips for Faster Text Formatting in Microsoft Word
According to data from Microsoft’s Customer Experience Improvement Program, today’s marketing and sales professionals rarely use MS Word to


Six New Time-Saving Features of Microsoft Word
If you work on proposals and/or marketing content, chances are you use MS Word. However, while most professionals use Word every day, many d


How Sequencing Can Improve Persuasion—and Win Rates
When it comes to proposals and presentations, order matters. In fact, studies have found that even with outstanding, prospect-focused...


Repetition: Making Prospects Remember Your Key Messages
Think about your most recent proposal or presentation. Did you use clear, simple messaging? Great. Did you limit your focus to the three...


Four Reasons to Keep Your Content Simple
Your prospects are bombarded with persuasive messages—400 a day, according to psychologist Kevin Dutton. Moreover, research shows that 81...


PDFs Part Three: Five Time-Saving Tips for Proposals
In today’s increasingly competitive marketplace, many professional services firms are submitting more proposals and dedicating more time...


PDFs Part Two: Four Ways to Streamline Proposal Reviews
The draft review and approval process can be stressful for any proposal writer. You just spent days crafting a clear, compliant document,...


PDFs Part One: Four Ways to Improve Electronic Proposals
Proposal professionals have long explored ways to optimize their hard copy submissions, from adjusting paper colors, tabs, and binding...