{"product_id":"writing-business-bids-fd-apmp-9781119174325","title":"Writing Business Bids and Proposals for Dummies","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAcquire the necessary skills to win business through proposals, bids, tenders, and presentations--this hands-on guide is your partner for success\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eYou have in your hands the collected knowledge and skills of the professional proposal writer. Proposal writing is a profession -- a growing and increasingly important one and an essential part of a broader group of business development professionals who plan and execute strategies for businesses who want to obtain new customers. Proposal writers have a professional organization -- the Association of Proposal Management Professionals (APMP) -- and their best practices are the foundation for this book.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eProposal writing is a skill you can learn, practice, and master; you can even go through a professional certification process to prove your mastery. \u003ci\u003eWriting Business Bids \u0026amp; Proposals For Dummies\u003c\/i\u003e is your no-nonsense guide to finding out what professional proposal writers know and for applying it to your own business.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIf you're a small- to medium-size business owner, a first-time proposal writer in a medium-size company, or a sales representative, you know that a written proposal (printed or electronic) is still a common, personal, and effective way to win business. Written in plain English, Writing Business Bids \u0026amp; Proposals For Dummies will help you to: \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eKnow the difference between reactive proposals (the RFP or request for proposal) and proactive proposals\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eFocus on the customer by going beyond their requirements to address their true needs\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eKnow your competition through research and analysis\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eWrite persuasively to develop a winning business proposal\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ePlan and use a repeatable proposal process\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eIncorporate a lessons learned aspect to your proposal process\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eUse tools and templates to accelerate your proposals\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eMotivate and lead your proposal team to ensure they're on the same page\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eUse graphics to enhance your proposals\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eLearn ways to automate your proposal development process\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAnd a whole lot more\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eAdditionally, you'll gain access to ten templates for building a proposal, find out ten common misconceptions about bids and proposals, and add a compiled list of online resources to your toolset. Grab a copy of \u003ci\u003eWriting Business Bids \u0026amp; Proposals For Dummies\u003c\/i\u003e to start sharpening your proposal writing skillset.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Neil Cobb, Charlie Divine\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1119174325\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781119174325\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e For Dummies\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 08\/09\/2016\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 432\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.25lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.10h x 7.20w x 1.00d","brand":"Neil Cobb","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":43994957578495,"sku":"9781119174325","price":25.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_95b88b1f-c063-4ea4-b3d7-41d262bd0ece.jpg?v=1683333183","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/writing-business-bids-fd-apmp-9781119174325","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}