As bid and proposal professionals, we often communicate with strangers or people with whom we only have a slight acquaintance to get the needed information to create winning proposals. We… Continue reading Engaging Strangers: The Communication Edge in Proposals

After working tirelessly on several proposals over an extended period, I noticed myself slipping into a state I call “Proposal Brain.” The symptoms are all too familiar: fatigue, forgetfulness, apathy,… Continue reading Proposal Brain: How to Overcome the Fatigue of Proposal Writing

Scaling your business development (BD) efforts is essential to sustained growth. But scaling isn’t just about taking on more opportunities—it’s about doing so in a way that’s strategic, disciplined, and… Continue reading Empower Business Growth by Learning How to Scale BD Resources

Knowing how to leverage the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) codes can be a game-changer for your business in the federal government marketplace. This blog outlines eight powerful strategies… Continue reading Empower Your Business Growth by Using NAICS Codes Strategically

Artificial intelligence (AI) and Generative AI (GenAI) have quickly emerged as game-changers in the bid and proposal industry, promising to enhance efficiency and quality. But is AI delivering on the… Continue reading Is AI Delivering on its Potential for Proposals Now? Survey Says…

Picture this: You’ve invested weeks of hard work and resources into crafting a proposal, only to watch it unravel during the Pink Team review. The disappointment is gut-wrenching. But why… Continue reading Pink Team Perfection: How to Avoid Common Mistakes and Win

Winning a government-wide acquisition contract (GWAC) sets agencies and their contractors up for long-term success by giving them an easy and cost-effective method to compete with their requirements and contractors’… Continue reading Victory Against the Odds: GWAC Survival Tactics

Imagine being at the forefront of winning multimillion-dollar contracts, leading innovative projects, and continuously advancing your career. These achievements are not just for the lucky few—they are attainable for anyone… Continue reading Ascend to New Heights: Invest in Your Career

Unsuccessful proposal reviews are a massive headache for capture and proposal managers because they waste valuable time, diminish team morale, and reduce the likelihood of winning contracts. Yet, even the… Continue reading Why Proposal Reviews Fail and How to Fix Them

As we stand on the brink of Government Fiscal Year 2025 (FY2025), continued advancements in technology, evolving security measures, and potentially even a new presidential administration are set to transform… Continue reading Winning More Government Contracts in a Changing Landscape