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How to write a Winning
      Proposal
       Juan Carrillo
      October 2012
      MATC Fall 2012
References

The articles and ideas to present my proposal in my assignment # 3 for
         my Technical Reporting Session have been taken from
"I Already Have an Account." TEC Registration. N.p., n.d. Web. 30 Oct.
                                 2012.
  <http://www.technologyevaluation.com/research/articles/seven-
   magic-questions-how-to-improve-your-win-ratio-by-selling-value-
                       instead-of-price-18732/>.
                                  And
"I Already Have an Account." TEC Registration. N.p., n.d. Web. 30 Oct.
2012. <http://www.technologyevaluation.com/research/articles/how-
                 to-write-a-winning-proposal-18632/>.
How to write a Winning Proposal
 Create client-centered, persuasive proposals.
   What is the client's problem?
   Why is it a problem?
   What objectives does the client have in mind for a
    successful solution? How will the client measure
    success?
   Which of those objectives is most important?
How to write a Winning Proposal
 Provide your client with enough information.
   Evidence that you understand the client's business
    problem or need.
   A compelling reason for the client to choose your
    recommendation over any others.
   Evidence of your ability to deliver on time and on
    budget
   "Can they really do this?"
      Responsiveness: Are we getting what we need?
      Competence: Can they really do it?
      Value: Is this the smartest way to spend our money?
How to write a Winning Proposal
 Basic structure
   Summarizing the client's needs.
   Showing their potential for gain or improvement.
   Recommending your solution.
   Substantiating that you can do the job.
How to write a Winning Proposal
 There are two "Ps" in successful proposal writing:
 Personalization
   Customers expect more today
   You have listened to them and remember what you
    learned about them
        View customers as individuals
        Shows what it's relevant to them.
        Use the customer's language
        Then they will assume that the entire proposal has been
         personalized to them.
How to write a Winning Proposal
 Primacy
   Meeting a perceived need
   Delivering superior value or return on investment
    (ROI)
   Complying with the specification
   Proven vendor competence

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Winning proposal

  • 1. How to write a Winning Proposal Juan Carrillo October 2012 MATC Fall 2012
  • 2. References The articles and ideas to present my proposal in my assignment # 3 for my Technical Reporting Session have been taken from "I Already Have an Account." TEC Registration. N.p., n.d. Web. 30 Oct. 2012. <http://www.technologyevaluation.com/research/articles/seven- magic-questions-how-to-improve-your-win-ratio-by-selling-value- instead-of-price-18732/>. And "I Already Have an Account." TEC Registration. N.p., n.d. Web. 30 Oct. 2012. <http://www.technologyevaluation.com/research/articles/how- to-write-a-winning-proposal-18632/>.
  • 3. How to write a Winning Proposal Create client-centered, persuasive proposals. What is the client's problem? Why is it a problem? What objectives does the client have in mind for a successful solution? How will the client measure success? Which of those objectives is most important?
  • 4. How to write a Winning Proposal Provide your client with enough information. Evidence that you understand the client's business problem or need. A compelling reason for the client to choose your recommendation over any others. Evidence of your ability to deliver on time and on budget "Can they really do this?" Responsiveness: Are we getting what we need? Competence: Can they really do it? Value: Is this the smartest way to spend our money?
  • 5. How to write a Winning Proposal Basic structure Summarizing the client's needs. Showing their potential for gain or improvement. Recommending your solution. Substantiating that you can do the job.
  • 6. How to write a Winning Proposal There are two "Ps" in successful proposal writing: Personalization Customers expect more today You have listened to them and remember what you learned about them View customers as individuals Shows what it's relevant to them. Use the customer's language Then they will assume that the entire proposal has been personalized to them.
  • 7. How to write a Winning Proposal Primacy Meeting a perceived need Delivering superior value or return on investment (ROI) Complying with the specification Proven vendor competence