Back in the old days, a prospective academic author could submit a manuscript —sometimes even a barely reworked dissertation — and book editors would consider it for publication. Now, even if you’ve ...

Commercial design companies use contract proposals to avoid misunderstandings and misinterpretations by both the designer and the company requesting the layout work. T-shirt design preparation allows ...

The dissertation proposal and the specialty exam serve different purposes and should be viewed as separate activities, even though often executed concurrently. The dissertation proposal marks the ...

Outsourcing is enjoying a surge in respectability now that businesses of all types and sizes are striving to contain costs and operate more efficiently. Making the case for outsourcing often crosses ...

Q: I’d like to learn how to write grant proposals, with an eye toward doing it on a freelance basis. What’s the best and quickest way for me to learn this craft, and can you recommend any resources?

If you are working toward getting your first substantial grant funded, expect to spend at least a couple of months learning what a good grant is. Then expect to work on your proposal for another two ...

Writing grant proposals, one of the most common fundraising activities, has become increasingly complex. Grant writers have to navigate an ever-shifting archipelago of funders and funding philosophies ...

— -- "Can you send me a proposal?" In many lines of business — especially for consultants and professional and technical service companies — submitting proposals is an essential part of business ...

When sales professionals are tasked with putting together a proposal, many want to run the other way. But with the right knowledge, preparation and skills, proposals should be nothing to fear. Writing ...

I’ve said this before, but it’s still the best sports analogy around: You should approach most business projects like you are approaching the tee on a golf course. Here’s why. Anyone who plays the ...