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Articles by Ian Lauder

• How to Write an Advertising or Marketing Proposal
  Learn how to write a business proposal for a marketing or advertising situation. Anyone can slap a price quote together but that isn't often a winning strategy. You need to show your potential client that you can be trusted to deliver on the services they need. This article will show you just how to do that.
  Published 28May2012, viewed 39 times

• How to Write an Import/Export Business Proposal
  How do you go about landing a new client in a complex industry such as the import/export business? A business proposal is more than just a simple price quote or a brochure. You need to prove you are the right choice and the best way is with an easy to follow persuasive proposal.
  Published 21May2012, viewed 41 times

• How to Write a Media Services Proposal (Photography, Audio, Video, Multimedia)
  If you are in a media service business like photography or creating video production or sound recordings, then you are always looking for new clients. This article will help show you how to pitch the job to the client.
  Published 14May2012, viewed 32 times

• How to Write a Vending Business Proposal
  Are you planning on buying or selling a vending business or perhaps placing vending machines and need to write a business proposal to clinch the deal? Learn how to put together a comprehensive proposal here.
  Published 07May2012, viewed 80 times

• How to Write a Short Quote or Bid Proposal
  Are you working in a business where you need to constantly dash off a short price quote or bid for each potential customer? You could just dash off a few notes and numbers on a piece of paper, but that is not likely to inspire confidence. See how to produce a short quote proposal or contract.
  Published 30May2012, viewed 80 times

• How to Write a Research Proposal
  Have you been tasked with writing a research proposal and need help getting started? Although each research proposal will be unique because each research project is different, there is a definite structure to all proposals. Learn how to get your project started on the right track.
  Published 23May2012, viewed 115 times

• How to Write an Energy / Resources Proposal
  The price of natural resources is up all over the world, and energy is a growth business right now. So how are you going to go about launching your project or selling your products and services in this industry. Read this article to find out how.
  Published 17May2012, viewed 49 times

• How to Write a Case Study Report
  So you have to write a case study. How do you get started? What do you need to write about? How do you structure your document? This article will show you how to get the job done.
  Published 09May2012, viewed 39 times

• How to Write a Safety Proposal, Plan or Report
  Are you an expert in the field of safety or are you having to become one? The world can be a dangerous place and steps must be taken to protect workers and the public. This article will show you how put your plan or proposal in writing.
  Published 02May2012, viewed 72 times

• How to Write an Insurance Business Proposal
  If you are in the business of selling insurance, then you know that many clients are looking for customized insurance packages. But how are you going to respond with a custom proposal? This article will show you just how to do that.
  Published 25Apr2012, viewed 91 times

• How to Write a Book Publishing Proposal
  How do you go about getting an agent or a publisher? Book publishing proposals are a specialty niche of proposal writing. This article will help show you how to land that book publishing deal.
  Published 18Apr2012, viewed 167 times

• How to Write a Feasibility Study
  So you have to write a feasibility study. How do you get started? What do you need to write about? How do you structure your document? This article will give you the road map to get you through it.
  Published 11Apr2012, viewed 90 times

• How to Setup Your Records Management Program
  The six phases of your small business Records Management Program are the same that the larger corporations use but are scaled to fit your business needs. If you can't afford records management software that costs tens of thousands of dollars or even the thousands it would cost to hire a consultant to setup your program's documents - learn how to do it yourself.
  Published 04Apr2012, viewed 167 times

• How to Write a Student Project Proposal
  How do you go about getting that student project on writing a proposal started? Many college courses require students to write hypothetical business proposals. Students are also commonly tasked with writing proposals to pitch a student project (in which case it's not hypothetical). You'll have to do some creative thinking since your project will most likely all be hypothetical. This article will help show you how to get the project done.
  Published 30Mar2012, viewed 28 times

• How to Write a Home Care Services Proposal
  You may be experiencing diminished demand as more homeowners and small business owners do their own work at their homes and businesses. How are you going to get the jobs you want? You need to start writing persuasive proposals. Anyone can whip out a short quote, but that isn't a winning strategy. You need to show your potential clients that you can be trusted to deliver. This article will show you how.
  Published 21Mar2012, viewed 193 times

• How to Write a Graphic Design Project Proposal
  How are you going to get the jobs you want? You need to master the art of writing a proposal. Anyone can whip out a price quote and send out mass emails, but that isn't a winning strategy. You need to show your potential clients that you can be trusted to deliver. This article will show you just how to do that.
  Published 15Mar2012, viewed 167 times

• How to Write a Wedding Planner Proposal
  Learn how to write a winning wedding planning business proposal. A simple price quote is rarely a winning strategy. You need to show your potential client that you can be trusted to manage their special day.
  Published 07Mar2012, viewed 163 times

• How to Write a Mining Industry Business Proposal
  The price of minerals is up all over the world, and mining is a growth business right now. So how are you going to go about pitching your ideas to the people that need to hear them? Read on to find out more.
  Published 29Feb2012, viewed 82 times

• How to Write a Project Proposal
  Need to write a proposal to pitch a project to a client? Learn the fine nuances that can make or break your project proposal. This article will show you how to do just that.
  Published 22Feb2012, viewed 116 times

• How to Write an Internal Company Project Proposal
  An internal company project proposal is not much different than any other project proposal. Learn the fine nuances that can make or break your project proposal such as making sure you make your boss look good too. This article will show you how to do just that.
  Published 15Feb2012, viewed 189 times

• How to Write a Sponsorship Proposal
  How do you get support from a sponsor? You may need money, equipment or manpower from one or more sponsors to get your project off the ground. Or perhaps you are the one on the other end of the deal - the party who wants to offer a sponsorship deal. Read on to find out how it's done.
  Published 15Feb2012, viewed 490 times

• How to Write a Sports Proposal
  How do you go about pitching a sports proposal? That can mean so many things; it's hard to know where to get started. Maybe you want to open a new gym, get funding for a school or youth program, introduce a new product, or promote an adventure tourist activity. This article will show you how to get the support you need to achieve your goals.
  Published 08Feb2012, viewed 659 times

• How to Write a Training Services Proposal
  Learn the basics of a winning training services proposal. Anyone can slap a price quote together, but that isn't often a winning strategy. You need to show your potential client that you can be trusted to deliver on the training they need. This article will show you how to do just that.
  Published 25Jan2012, viewed 571 times

• How to Write a Healthcare or Medical Business Proposal
  Are you in the healthcare field? How are you going to attract the clients you need, or secure your funding so your business can succeed? You need to show that you can be trusted to deliver. This article will show you just how to do that.
  Published 18Jan2012, viewed 415 times

• How to Write a Personal Care Services Proposal
  Are you in the business of taking care of people? How are you going to land the contracts you need, or secure that loan or grant so you can keep providing your services? You need to show your potential client that you can be trusted to deliver on the services they need. This article will show you just how to do that.
  Published 11Jan2012, viewed 302 times

• How to Write a Security Business Proposal
  Are you an expert in the field of security? Do you know how to win new clients and gain more business share? Anyone can slap a price quote together but that isn't often a winning strategy. You need to show your potential client that you can be trusted to deliver on the services they need. This article will show you just how to do that.
  Published 04Jan2012, viewed 632 times

• How to Write a Faith-Based Business Proposal
  How does a faith-based organization write a proposal to get the support they need? In order to get the material and financial support you require, you must prove your project is worth funding and that you have a plan to deliver services to those who need them. Read on to find out more.
  Published 28Dec2011, viewed 232 times

• How to Write a Proposal for a Non-Profit Organization
  How does a non-profit write a proposal to get the support they need? In order to get the material and financial support you need, you must prove your project is worth funding and you can be trusted to deliver on your promises. Read on to find out more.
  Published 21Dec2011, viewed 533 times

• How to Write a Business Plan Funding Proposal
  You have a great idea for starting a new business or expanding your current one. But how are you going to secure that funding? You need to write a business proposal to lay out your plans and request the funds. This article will show you just how to do that.
  Published 14Dec2011, viewed 503 times

• How to Write a Green / Environmental Business Proposal
  Learn the basics of a "green" environmental business proposal. Anyone can slap a price quote together but that isn't often a winning strategy. You need to show your potential client that you can be trusted to deliver on the products or services they need. This article will show you just how to do that.
  Published 08Dec2011, viewed 365 times

• How to Effectively Use Color in Business Documents
  There is much more to selecting a design and color scheme for your business documents than simply grabbing any design off the shelf. You have to consider the end result you want and the message you are trying to convey. Learn the meaning of colors and how to effectively apply them to your business proposals and marketing messages.
  Published 30Nov2011, viewed 148 times

• How to Write a Hospitality Business Proposal
  Learn the basics of a winning proposal in the hospitality industry (hotels, travel and tourism, restaurants, events, etc). Anyone can slap a price quote together but that isn't often a winning strategy. You need to show your potential client that you can be trusted to deliver on the services they need and want. This article will show you just how to do that.
  Published 24Nov2011, viewed 358 times

• How to Write a Government (GSA) Contract Proposal
  Do you want to do business with the U.S. government? Federal government agencies buy billions of dollars of products and services from private businesses every year. To win a contract with the government, you'll need to write a government contract proposal. This article will show you how to assemble and write a detailed document with all of the required details.
  Published 16Nov2011, viewed 322 times

• How to Write a Real Estate or Property Business Proposal
  Learn the basics of a real estate industry proposal. Anyone can slap a price quote together but that isn't often a winning strategy. You need to show your potential client that you can be trusted to deliver on the products or services they need. This article will show you just how to do that.
  Published 09Nov2011, viewed 1188 times

• How to Write an Employment or Human Resources Business Proposal
  Learn the basics of an employment, staffing or human resources proposal. Anyone can slap a price quote together but that isn't often a winning strategy. You need to show your potential client or employer that you can be trusted to deliver on the services they need. This article will show you just how to do that.
  Published 02Nov2011, viewed 454 times

• How To Follow Up Your Sales Proposal With An Information Packet - And Win More Business
  You need every edge these days to win more business. Leverage your business's collateral material and create information packets as additional sales pieces. Leave behind a longer lasting impression by educating your clients with an information packet instead of just leaving behind a business card. Read this article to learn how.
  Published 30Oct2011, viewed 391 times

• How to Write a Winning Services Sales Proposal
  Learn the basics of a winning services sales proposal. Anyone can slap a price quote together but that isn't often a winning strategy. You need to show your potential client that you can be trusted to deliver on the services they need. This article will show you just how to do that.
  Published 23Oct2011, viewed 431 times

• How to Write a Winning Product Sales Proposal
  Learn how to go about creating a product sales proposal that will sell more products. Anyone can slap a price quote together, but that isn't often a winning strategy, especially when there is so much stiff competition. You need to show your potential customer that you can be trusted to deliver what they want and need. This article will teach you how.
  Published 16Oct2011, viewed 1025 times

• How to Write a Winning Transportation Industry Business Proposal
  Learn the basics of a winning proposal for a transportation business, such as shipping, logistics or personal transport service sales. Anyone can slap a price quote together, but that isn't often a winning strategy. You need to show your potential client that you can be trusted to deliver on the services they need. This article will teach you just how to do that.
  Published 02Oct2011, viewed 604 times

• How to Write a Winning Financial Services Business Proposal
  Learn how to go about creating a financial industry business proposal that will win more clients. Anyone can slap a price quote together, but that isn't often a winning strategy, especially when there is so much stiff competition - and financial anxiety. You need to show your potential client that you can be trusted to deliver on the services they need. This article will teach you how.
  Published 25Sep2011, viewed 459 times

• How to Write a Response to a Government RFP (Request for Proposal)
  Responding to a government RFP can seem like a daunting task. There are really no consistent standards that all government agencies consistently follow, and they never give you all the material you need to write your proposal. This article will show you how to fill in the gaps and write a detailed RFP response for federal, county, state and local government proposals, grants and contracts.
  Published 18Sep2011, viewed 589 times

• Sell Yourself Effectively By Writing Your Resume As A Business Proposal
  Too many people think of a job in terms of what they want or need, and writing from that perspective creates resumes that are doomed to fail. Write your resume in terms of a business proposal to show prospective employers why it is in their best interest to hire you and highlight what you can do for them. This article will teach you how.
  Published 11Sep2011, viewed 331 times

• How to Write an Information Technology (IT) Business Proposal
  Learn the basics of a winning IT proposal, such as hardware, software, intranet, product or service sales. Anyone can slap a price quote together but that isn't often a winning strategy. You need to show your potential client that you can be trusted to deliver on the services they need. This article will show you just how to do that.
  Published 02Sep2011, viewed 483 times

• How to Write a General Contractor Business Proposal
  Learn the basics of a winning general contractor proposal. Anyone can slap a price quote together but that isn't often a winning strategy. You need to show your potential client that you can be trusted to deliver on the services they need. This article will show you just how to do that.
  Published 28Aug2011, viewed 713 times

• How to Write a Food Industry or Catering Business Proposal
  Learn how to go about creating a food industry business proposal that will win more clients or sell more products. Anyone can slap a price quote together, but that isn't often a winning strategy, especially when there is so much stiff competition. You need to show your potential client that you can be trusted to deliver on the services they need. This article will teach you how.
  Published 21Aug2011, viewed 588 times

• How to Write a Winning Janitorial Business Proposal
  Learn the basics of a janitorial or cleaning business proposal that will win more clients. Anyone can slap a price quote together, but that isn't often a winning strategy, especially if there is any competition. You need to show your potential client that you can be trusted to deliver on the services they need. This article will teach you how.
  Published 10Aug2011, viewed 705 times

• How to Write a Winning Web Designer Proposal and Contract
  Learn the basics of what goes into a winning web developer business proposal. Anyone can slap a price quote together and send out mass emails, but that isn't a winning strategy. You need to show your potential client that you can be trusted to deliver on the services they need and provide a detailed contract to protect all parties. This article will show you just how to do that using a unique trust based approach.
  Published 03Aug2011, viewed 839 times

• 10 More Reasons Why You Didn't Win the Project
  Not losing a client or contract is even more important in todays economy. There is even less margin for error these days to stay in business. Many business proposals are rejected due to easy to correct mistakes. This is the 2nd installment in the top 10 reasons why you may have failed to land the client or project.
  Published 30Jul2011, viewed 212 times

• How To Write A Winning Event Planner Business Proposal
  Learn the basics of a winning event planning business proposal. Anyone can slap a price quote together but that isn't often a winning strategy. You need to show your potential client that you can be trusted to deliver on the services they need. This article will show you just how to do that.
  Published 24Jul2011, viewed 771 times

• Top 10 Reasons Why You Didn't Win the Project
  In a bad economy there is even less margin for error for businesses to succeed. Writing a winning proposal is much more than simply filling out documents and putting them in front of a prospect. There may be many reasons why your proposal did not make the final cut. This article outlines 10 common mistakes and reasons why business proposals, contracts and bids are lost and how to avoid them (when possible).
  Published 17Jul2011, viewed 220 times

• How To Sign And Send Your Contracts On Your iPad
  Turn your iPad into a business tool. Tired of lugging around folders of paper contracts while out of the office? Wouldn't you like a better way to edit your contracts, get signatures and digitally organize your contracts? This article will teach you how to use your iPad to build an efficient and streamlined digital contract management workflow.
  Published 03Jul2011, viewed 499 times

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