SMPS Domains of Practice: Domain 4 - Proposals
Posted by Communications2 on Apr. 8, 2021 / Member Resource / Subscribe 0
Written by Emily Hymas, Jacobsen Construction
It’s proposal season! I know that most of our industry is buried in proposal work right now. Even though our schedules are packed, it’s important to still maintain focus on quality and improvement. To help you with these efforts—and to save you some time—I’ve rounded up my current favorite articles on proposal management. Enjoy!
- We all have limited time (especially right now), but this article shares why it’s so important to spend time planning your proposals. One minute spent planning saves ten minutes of execution!
- From kick-off meeting to shortlist interview, winning proposals demand a specific, individual strategy. Here are five tips on how to ensure your pursuits are more strategic and successful.
- Now that our clients are requesting more information in fewer pages, concise and compelling writing is critical to winning that project! Here’s another reason why concise writing is so important.
- Developing a truly client-focused proposal is an art. Here’s a simple way to ensure every part of your proposal speaks directly to the client.
- To learn how to craft excellent proposals remotely, SMPS HQ collected insights from 11 marketing experts. Check out their relevant and helpful advice here!
- Words matter! Here are six reasons to improve your proposal writing.
- Looking for ideas on how to revitalize your proposals? This article offers some great tips on how to develop an effective proposal with brevity.
Emily Hymas, MBA, has 16 years of A/E/C industry experience and is passionate about marketing, communications, and building enduring communities through design and construction. She has spent the entirety of her career at Jacobsen Construction and is currently the firm’s marketing manager. She is also serving as the 2020-2021 president of SMPS Utah.
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