In a column last February, I described the six main elements of a book proposal: overview, competition, market, author description, table of contents, and sample chapter. But I focused on one of ...

Good communication in business can make a huge difference in how you're perceived. Whether you're writing a formal proposal in letter form or just a business letter, using proper formatting and ...

The words "send me a proposal" are music to the ears of many consultants. Even though they might not really enjoy writing proposals, most consultants jump at the chance because they believe that ...

Your research proposal also needs to persuade someone about how and why your intended project is worthwhile. In your proposal you will need to explain and defend your choices. Always think about the ...

As a business owner who's branched out into public speaking, you've created a niche for your services in the marketplace. To keep track of upcoming speaking events, you've probably created a database ...

Once you have passed your comprehensive exams, the time has come for you to complete the dissertation proposal. In this memo, I give you some of my thoughts on ways to approach the proposal. Also, I ...

There are few activities in the world of selling that are more time-consuming (but potentially lucrative) than writing sales proposals. They're a lot of work, but they're also the key to winning the ...

Jennifer Simonson is a business journalist with a decade of experience covering entrepreneurship and small business. Drawing on her background as a founder of multiple startups, she writes for Forbes ...