How to write Winning Business Proposals?

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   Writing a proposal involves more than just listing what you can do to complete the project. You must also demonstrate the knowledge and experience of your staff and the tools and resources you have to do the job better than anyone else. Writing a professional, concise and engaging proposal can be done by following a few key guidelines.
   
   Assess the size and scope of your business proposal. This will give you an idea of what to include and how much manpower to put behind its production. Large proposals might require the resources of numerous staff members, while smaller proposals can be assembled by just one person. Understanding the difference is key to your proposal planning process.
   
   Draft a list of the terms for the request for proposal (RFP). This determines the scope of what you need. For example, a comprehensive RFP might ask for a company's experience, business practices, staff resumes for those interested in working on the project and a detailed plan to accomplish the project. A simpler proposal might require only a business profile and detailed project plan.
   
   Gather all of the required supporting documentation. Assemble pertinent staff resumes and write up your business profile. The profile should be no more than a few paragraphs that state what you do and your company's overall purpose. Gather any important financial viability documents if the proposal calls for them. Include any additional company information, such as investor information, past experience on similar projects or contact information, which may be needed to assess your ability to carry out the proposed project.
   
   Write your main detail copy for the project. Focus on your skills as the propellant to get the project completed in a timely and efficient manner. State, without sounding overly confident, why your company is the best choice for the project, relying on past experience and the specific skills of those individuals planning to work on the project. Focus specifically on how you will accomplish the task, and don't promise more than you know you can deliver. Be concise in your writing; don't ramble on. Keep your prose simple, targeted and professional.
   
   Make a strong visual presentation file using all of the gathered documents. Your proposal should be professionally bound, with a cover page and plenty of pictures and graphics interspersed throughout. This will ensure it both looks professional and reads well. Moreover, a superior proposal presentation will make yours stand out among other entries.

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