Yearly Archives: 2021

4 Tips for Virtual Reviews

Proposal professionals have learned a great deal on how to handle remote bid development and management over the past year. I expect the changes made as a result of COVID-19 will remain with us even when we return to our new normal. One of the most important changes, in my view, is the increased acceptance

By |2021-12-31T22:18:23-05:00December 31st, 2021|Categories: Blog, Featured Article|0 Comments

Recent Decisions Highlight Extra Diligence Needed When Acquiring a Government Contractor

Two recent decisions by the U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO), one of the forums that hears protests by disappointed bidders for Federal Government contracts, highlight some of the extra steps that buyers of businesses performing government contracts may need to take before closing a deal. A basic principle of Government contracting is that the Government

By |2021-12-31T20:47:52-05:00December 31st, 2021|Categories: Blog, Featured Article|0 Comments

Six tips for better content reuse

Six tips for better content reuse - determine whether it contributes to increased proposal wins both in percentage and in volume. Originally published on Lohfeld Consulting's Blog at https://www.lohfeldconsulting.com/blog/2021/08/six-tips-for-better-content-reuse/ Proposal content reuse at its best improves productivity and make the most of your bid and proposal (B&P) resources. Every company reuses proposal content, whether they

By |2021-12-31T20:43:53-05:00December 31st, 2021|Categories: Blog, Featured Article|0 Comments

The Benefits of RFP Automation Software for Proposal Managers

Originally posted on Visible Thread's blog - https://www.visiblethread.com/2021/09/the-benefits-of-rfp-automation-software-for-proposal-managers/ A Request for Proposal (RFP) is a document issued by a government or organization’s procurement department. It invites proposals from contractors to bid on a project.  The RFP process allows the buying organization to compare and contrast the businesses that are interested in carrying out the work

By , |2021-12-31T11:32:14-05:00December 31st, 2021|Categories: Blog, Featured Article|0 Comments

Winning Pitch Decks and Oral Proposals with Mike Parkinson

New Year, new business! Check out Mike Parkinson's presentation below on winning pitch decks, oral proposals, and persuasive presentations... https://youtu.be/tun6GD0PU8Y  

By |2021-12-31T11:39:39-05:00December 29th, 2021|Categories: Blog, Featured Article|0 Comments

13 Steps To A Successful Job Interview

With the New Year right around the corner, this article by Cella, Inc. may have just the tips you need to start looking for a career change. As intimidating as a job interview can be, there are ways to alleviate your nervousness and enter the conversation with a prospective employer feeling ready and self-assured. The

By |2021-12-27T21:25:56-05:00December 27th, 2021|Categories: Blog, Featured Article|0 Comments

Shipley Tips: Everybody Gets a Trophy—Celebrate the Proposal Team, Win or Lose

Reprinted from https://www.shipleywins.com/blogs/ While the phrase, “everybody gets a trophy” has become aligned with a sense of entitlement, or the idea that one person works hard and the rest of the team reaps the benefits, I would argue that this phrase still has some merit. The phrase can apply to our proposal and business development

By |2021-12-14T19:48:03-05:00December 14th, 2021|Categories: Blog, Featured Article|0 Comments

How does the government evaluate a proposal PWS?

Developing a comprehensive and effective PWS is a great way to show the government that you understand the work Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 37.602 gives the Federal Government the freedom to decide if the acquiring agency or the bidder prepares the Performance Work Statement (PWS). When the offeror prepares and submits the PWS as part of

By , |2021-11-23T07:18:23-05:00November 23rd, 2021|Categories: Blog, Featured Article|0 Comments
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