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Drowning in Emails? How Proposal Managers Can Handle Email Overload

As a busy proposal manager, your inbox can often resemble a never-ending avalanche. The sheer volume of daily emails can be daunting, but fear not! You can regain control and… Continue reading Drowning in Emails? How Proposal Managers Can Handle Email Overload

Nailing the Challenging Parts of Proposals Now

Crafting compelling proposals can often be challenging. In a recent LinkedIn survey, we asked 157 bid and proposal professionals about the most difficult sections of a proposal to write. Here’s… Continue reading Nailing the Challenging Parts of Proposals Now

10 Essential and Emerging Skills Every Proposal Professional Should Have

Success in the bid and proposal field hinges on meticulous planning, strategic insight, and adaptive communication skills. The profession requires proposal professionals to be agile learners and innovative thinkers. In… Continue reading 10 Essential and Emerging Skills Every Proposal Professional Should Have

AI in the Spotlight: Where Do Bid and Proposal Professionals Stand?

In a world where artificial intelligence (AI) is revolutionizing industries from healthcare to finance, it’s no surprise that it’s also making waves in the field of bid and proposal management.… Continue reading AI in the Spotlight: Where Do Bid and Proposal Professionals Stand?

2024 Mega Bids – Updated

Lohfeld Consulting Group released its comprehensive list of 2024 Mega Bids, a critical resource for contractors in the federal sector. The list detailed some of the most significant upcoming bids… Continue reading 2024 Mega Bids – Updated

Alliant 3 Heads Up: Questions Due April 18

The General Services Administration (GSA) Contracting Office released a pre-solicitation packet with early draft attachments on April 10, 2024. GSA anticipates releasing the final solicitation in Q3 FY2024. GSA requests… Continue reading Alliant 3 Heads Up: Questions Due April 18

Mastering Office Politics in Bid and Proposal Management

Bid and proposal professionals often share a deep passion for their work, finding great satisfaction in developing solutions that support government and industry missions. This sense of accomplishment is amplified… Continue reading Mastering Office Politics in Bid and Proposal Management

100 Tips for Improving Proposal Writing Using Generative AI

While no artificial intelligence (AI) tool can ingest your request for proposal (RFP) requirements and pop out a winning proposal, AI can be your partner in enhancing proposal writing. In… Continue reading 100 Tips for Improving Proposal Writing Using Generative AI

Advice for New Companies Looking to Create Winning Government Proposals

Venturing into the challenging yet rewarding realm of government contracting requires more than ambition; it demands meticulous planning, unwavering dedication, and strategic resource allocation. Crafting government proposals necessitates significant investment… Continue reading Advice for New Companies Looking to Create Winning Government Proposals

Proposal Real Estate is Invaluable – Use it Wisely!

Each section of your proposal resembles a coveted piece of real estate in a bustling proposal metropolis. Here, every word counts, every sentence holds weight, and the space on each… Continue reading Proposal Real Estate is Invaluable – Use it Wisely!