— -- "Can you send me a proposal?" In many lines of business — especially for consultants and professional and technical service companies — submitting proposals is an essential part of business ...

Back in the old days, a prospective academic author could submit a manuscript —sometimes even a barely reworked dissertation — and book editors would consider it for publication. Now, even if you’ve ...

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Most people write proposals in a panic. They rush through templates, recycling old content and hoping something sticks. No wonder conversion rates stay low. When you're up against a busy schedule and ...

In a column last February, I described the six main elements of a book proposal: overview, competition, market, author description, table of contents, and sample chapter. But I focused on one of ...

Distributing your business's project proposal as a PDF enables any client with a free PDF reader to view it in the format you intended. Even if you don't have Adobe Acrobat or another PDF creation ...

Similar to the irresistibly tasty Hostess Ding Dongs, a proposal cover letter should be brief, appealing, and packed with meaning. However, unlike that delicious treat, proposal cover letters can’t be ...

A big part of having a successful business is giving excellent customer service. Your job proposal is your best marketing tool because it demonstrates what the customer will experience if she hires ...