Bids and proposals

Learn how to write, manage and master bid and proposals individually and as a part of a team. Our expert authors have been in the game of tendering, government contracting and proposal writing for more than 20 years.

Our authors

Alan Tawse

Alan Tawse

Tender Management Expert

30+ years of experience managing tenders and contracts for global oil and gas.

Cheryl Smith, Senior Content Writer - Xait

Cheryl Smith

Senior Content Writer

20+ years of experience managing and writing proposals for U.S. government contractors. 

Proposal writing mastery

Proposal Writing with AI Software: A Smarter Way to Approach
Proposal Software

Proposal Writing with AI Software: A Smarter Way to Approach

Proposal writing with AI software is all the buzz. Chatbots are churning out content, and promises of instant, AI-powered proposals abound....

September 04, 2024

7 Effective Proposal Writing Tips for Landing the Deal
Proposal Writing

7 Effective Proposal Writing Tips for Landing the Deal

Seven effective proposal writing tips help you showcase your expertise and demonstrate your experience. Because writing an effective propos...

September 04, 2024

How to Write a Tender Proposal: Cracking the Writing Code
Proposal Writing

How to Write a Tender Proposal: Cracking the Writing Code

How to write a tender proposal is a lot like crafting a key. Imagine a high-stakes opportunity locked away behind a door, secured by comple...

September 04, 2024

Elevate your proposal process

Proposal Development Process: Mastering the Game

Proposal Development Process: Mastering the Game

A proposal development process delivers a significant competitive advantage. It lays the foundation for a well-structured and responsive pr...

September 04, 2024

Proposal review process: 3 best practices

Proposal review process: 3 best practices

The proposal review process is a best practice for inspecting and improving content throughout the writing process. They are iterative, aim...

September 04, 2024

Proposal deadlines: Challenges and strategies

Proposal deadlines: Challenges and strategies

Meeting proposal deadlines is crucial in the highly competitive world of tenders and RFPs. Missing a deadline can not only result in disqua...

September 04, 2024

Proposal Win Strategy

Proposal Win Strategy

A proposal win strategy is a comprehensive plan outlining how your team will write a proposal that commands attention and sets your busines...

September 04, 2024

Proposal Structure: Mastering Your Outline and Layout

Proposal Structure: Mastering Your Outline and Layout

Proposal structure is the foundation of a winning proposal. Imagine; you’ve written a proposal that is client-focused and benefits-driven. ...

September 04, 2024

Proposal Team Structure: Hitting Deadlines with Quality Content

Proposal Team Structure: Hitting Deadlines with Quality Content

Proposal team structure is just as important as structuring your proposal outline; both communicate the results you want. If no one on your...

September 04, 2024

Proposal content management: Best practices

What is Proposal Management?
Proposal Management

What is Proposal Management?

Proposal management is a proven approach to developing a document that communicates a compelling solution to a client’s specific need or ch...

September 04, 2024

Proposal Management Process
Proposal Management

Proposal Management Process

The right proposal management process can mean the difference between winning and losing that coveted contract. Between getting shuffled to...

September 04, 2024

Proposal Content Management Software
Proposal Management

Proposal Content Management Software

Proposal content management software is today’s expert team lifeline; it saves time and ensures accuracy. Yet, many organizations still str...

September 04, 2024

The Expert Guide to Proposal Writing

Free premium content! This Guide uses team challenges to demonstrate how planning and persuasive writing techniques make proposals less challenging to write, more productive to review, and easier to understand, leaving no room for doubt when scoring.

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The Expert Guide to Proposal Writing

Free premium content! This Guide uses team challenges to demonstrate how planning and persuasive writing techniques make proposals less challenging to write, more productive to review, and easier to understand, leaving no room for doubt when scoring.

Industry Expert Insights

A Conversation with Proposal Professional: Jeremy Steward
Expert Insights

A Conversation with Proposal Professional: Jeremy Steward

Jeremy Steward is a 17+ year project management, commercial sales, and business development expert with the offshore energy sector. We caug...

September 04, 2024

A Conversation with Proposal Professional: Neal Levene
Expert Insights

A Conversation with Proposal Professional: Neal Levene

Neal Levene, CPP APMP, PMP, and 20+ year proposal expert, helps teams implement robust processes and drive strategic engagement and growth....

September 04, 2024

Proposal strategy

Proposal deadlines: Challenges and strategies
Proposal Process

Proposal deadlines: Challenges and strategies

Meeting proposal deadlines is crucial in the highly competitive world of tenders and RFPs. Missing a deadline can not only result in disqua...

September 04, 2024

Winning Proposals: A Strategic Approach
Proposal Strategy

Winning Proposals: A Strategic Approach

Winning proposals don’t happen by accident. They are the result of careful planning and strategic execution. Tired of pouring countless hou...

September 04, 2024

Proposal Win Strategy
Proposal Process

Proposal Win Strategy

A proposal win strategy is a comprehensive plan outlining how your team will write a proposal that commands attention and sets your busines...

September 04, 2024

Proposal software

Proposal Writing with AI Software: A Smarter Way to Approach
Proposal Software

Proposal Writing with AI Software: A Smarter Way to Approach

Proposal writing with AI software is all the buzz. Chatbots are churning out content, and promises of instant, AI-powered proposals abound....

September 04, 2024

Proposal Building Tool for Construction: Build Wins Faster
Proposal Software

Proposal Building Tool for Construction: Build Wins Faster

A proposal building tool for construction means having the right tool for the job. Imagine constructing a house by hand. It’s possible, but...

September 04, 2024

Proposal Content Management Software
Proposal Management

Proposal Content Management Software

Proposal content management software is today’s expert team lifeline; it saves time and ensures accuracy. Yet, many organizations still str...

September 04, 2024

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