PDFs Part Three: Five Time-Saving Tips for Proposals
In today’s increasingly competitive marketplace, many professional services firms are submitting more proposals and dedicating more time to their research, development, and customization. For instance, in the legal field, a recent NexisLexis® study found that 42 percent of firms have increased their proposal volume over the last 12 months; only 7 percent have decreased. While this trend may seem like good news for proposal writers, few firms have made comparative increases in
PDFs Part Two: Four Ways to Streamline Proposal Reviews
The draft review and approval process can be stressful for any proposal writer. You just spent days crafting a clear, compliant document, and now various senior executives and subject matter experts—many with only a basic understanding of Microsoft Word formatting and review functions—are wading through it. Time is short and deadlines are closing in. What could possibly go wrong? Lots. We’re out to find a better way. So this week we’re exploring four ways that portable docume
PDFs Part One: Four Ways to Improve Electronic Proposals
Proposal professionals have long explored ways to optimize their hard copy submissions, from adjusting paper colors, tabs, and binding types to developing unique packaging materials. However, as many government and commercial organizations shift to electronic-only submission requirements, a new challenge has emerged: how to optimize a proposal file. That’s why this week we’re discussing four underused ways to improve the appeal and functionality of a proposal in portable docu
