Proposals are used in the workplace to obtain funding for projects. Whether those projects are in-house, such as a proposal to launch a new product, or geared toward a third party, such as when a ...

Good communication in business can make a huge difference in how you're perceived. Whether you're writing a formal proposal in letter form or just a business letter, using proper formatting and ...

Proposal writing can be overwhelming. It is a skill, and it is a skill acquired through practice. Few people enjoy rejection, but it happens. To make your proposal as compelling as possible and avoid ...

I'm in the thick of it every day: writing, reviewing or advising on proposals. Just recently, a proposal of ours swung open the doors to a leading Nigerian bank partnership. It’s these real-life ...

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 ...

Manage your time – Know the deadlines and plan ahead to obtain requirements like transcripts and recommendations. Follow directions carefully – Applications that are missing elements or submitted ...

If you are working toward getting your first substantial grant funded, expect to spend at least a couple of months learning what a good grant is. Then expect to work on your proposal for another two ...

Writing your very own textbook? Now that’s a challenge, and for many, an attractive one at that. You’ve taught the same class many times and never really quite found the book that fits your style of ...

Writing proposals is one of the toughest parts of the thought-leadership business model. You’ve listened to your client, taken notes, and uncovered their pain points. Now you have to translate that ...

Writing a book proposal may not be exactly like appearing on a reality-TV show, but thinking about it in that way might help to remind you what you’re up against. In case you spend your Monday nights ...