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 ...

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 ...

Applying for a small business grant is a competitive process. The grant money is supplied for specific types of businesses, and those responsible for dispensing the money must review a a litany of ...

Co-branding is everywhere, from synergistic product placement in entertainment to retail stores getting exclusive rights to fashion designers. When executed effectively, co-branding spreads brand ...

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 ...

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 ...

A proposal is a sales tool not an information packet. The purpose of the proposal is to make a persuasive case that leads to a sale. To win the business, your proposal must overcome the following ...

So you've honed your skills and you're ready to take the freelancing world by storm, but there seems to be a little snag in the plan: You aren't winning jobs. When I cut the cord on my "normal" 9-to-5 ...

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 ...

With planning, research, and clear writing, fund raisers can greatly improve their chances of preparing winning grant proposals, write Mary Hall, a professor in the nonprofit-leadership ...