Architects and designers are usually required to prepare and submit proposals in order to secure new business and the success of these proposals has a direct impact on the success or failure of any given firm.
- Architectural firms spend an average of £'000s preparing proposals. This guide offers full coverage of how to create a proposal that will get the job
- Looks at how to personalise proposals as well as effectively targetting it to maximise success rates
PART I: PROPOSAL PLANNING.
What's So Special About Writing a Proposal?
Setting the Stage for Winning Proposals: Marketing.
Setting the Stage for Winning Proposals: How Much Should You Spend?
Setting the Stage for Winning Proposals: Types of Proposals.
To Bid or Not to Bid? The Go/No-Go Decision.
Your Proposal Strategy.
Your Proposal Plan, Your Team, and the Process.
PART II: PROPOSAL ELEMENTS.
Up Front: Cover Letter, Table of Contents, Executive Summary.
Résumés.
Scope of Services and Approach.
Schedule, Budget, and Fee.
Related Experience.
Additonal Materials: SF 254/255 Forms, Appendix; and Management Proposal.
PART III: PROPOSAL DEVELOPMENT.
Giving Your Proposal Finesse: Writing and Graphics.
The Red Team Review.
It's Ready, Now What?
PART IV: PROPOSAL PRESENTATION.
Your Presentation Team.
Your Presentation Contents.
Visuals.
Preparing and Rehearsing.
Afterwards.
Index.
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Architects Essentials of Winning Proposals presents a complete, organized approach to writing, designing, and presenting proposals that grab clients attention, stand out from the crowd, and win contracts! Effectively evaluate opportunities and put your efforts into the work youre most likely to win. Youll learn how to design a proposal-writing process and create a proposal team that analyzes client needs and focuses each proposal on demonstrating how your firm will meet those needs. Youll discover winning ways to personalize proposals, increase success rates, and make the entire proposal process more cost-effective.
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