There are few activities in the world of selling that are more time-consuming (but potentially lucrative) than writing sales proposals. They're a lot of work, but they're also the key to winning the ...

A proposal for building a factory is used when you are being considered along with other potential contractors. When you write your proposal, carefully plan and prepare an outline. Address every term ...

In some industries, writing business proposals is a crucial way to win new clients. Learn how to write a successful business proposal.

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 ...

First, a simple belief that I have: A proposal should never be a Christmas present that the recipient opens and is surprised by. Proposals are best when they are the recorded specifics that have ...

At the beginning of your new bakery business, you may need support from other parties to help your business take off. A proposal seeks support for a business endeavor, and you may benefit from writing ...

Software developers, web designers, and other IT professionals who are trying to build up a consulting business are often asked to provide the prospective client with a formal proposal explaining how ...

We offer all University affiliates access to an electronic version of the New Faculty Guide to Competing for Research Funding, a resource for those who are new to submitting proposals, and reference ...

Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. As an entrepreneur who writes proposals all the time, here’sthe one universal truth I can tell you about them: No two proposalsare ever ...

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 ...