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Are you a small business owner struggling to grow your business? Or perhaps you work for a larger company drowning in RFPs and other solicitations. For either of these cases, proposal consultants can be your competitive edge in managing the heavy lift of RFP-based proposals while achieving 100% compliance and creating responsive, winning proposals.
Brochures and business capability statements are essential to a small business sales and marketing strategy. But what are the differences, and when is it best to use each? Let’s explore the who, what, when, where, why, and how of standard sales and marketing collateral.
Collaboration is critical for writing dynamic and winning proposals and can significantly influence the quality and effectiveness of the entire procurement process.
As a certified disability-owned business, Once Upon an RFP is committed to fostering a culture of acceptance and accessibility in a diverse world. We’re compiling an ever-growing list of resources to help you reach your accessibility and readability goals.
Collaboration is critical for writing dynamic and winning proposals and can significantly influence the quality and effectiveness of the entire procurement process.
Are you curious about the color team reviews and how to use them for successful proposal development? This blog pushes past confusing color names and breaks down the reviews in simple terms.
Building productive relationships with SMEs is critical for developing innovative and accurate solutions to meet your client’s needs.
While we find writing proposals pretty cool, it’s not the first thing people think of when they think about professional writers.
Every year, the DHS releases a multiple-award Indefinite Delivery / Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract suite known as PACTS III.
RFPs are a formal way for entities to solicit bids and proposals from potential suppliers, contractors, or service providers to fulfill specific needs or projects. As such, the world of procurement can be pretty complex. Below, we’ve answered five of the most Googled questions about RFPs.
In the vast forest of business opportunities, navigating the world of Requests for Proposals (RFPs) can be a daunting task. Like Goldilocks’s quest for the perfect fit in the fairy tale, businesses must select RFPs that align perfectly with their capabilities and goals judiciously.
For proposal professionals, the start of a new year isn’t just a time for personal resolutions; it’s an opportunity to commit to professional growth and refinement.
Modernizing your proposal process involves incorporating innovative tools, streamlining workflows, and optimizing content creation to improve efficiency and quality.
Last year, our proposal writers wrote a letter to Santa asking for some cool tools to help them. Here’s what was on their wish list. Many of these tools are available to you as well. You might already have them right next to the elf on your shelf.
As a small business owner, you face many challenges from the get-go. You might run up against development roadblocks such as limited resources, financial constraints, and confusing compliance standards. Or you might struggle with building your branding, marketing, and visibility.
Responding to IT RFPs is akin to entering a labyrinth. If the winding paths and unexpected turns leave you feeling lost, you’re not alone. The pathways to success are numerous and often convoluted, with challenges around every corner. Yet, those who approach this maze with a map—a clear strategy and a keen understanding of the rules—will find their way through its twists and turns to the prize at the center: a winning proposal.
Just as a successful Thanksgiving meal requires thoughtful planning and preparation, crafting an effective capture management strategy requires a strategic approach in selecting the right RFPs (Request for Proposals). This journey, much like preparing a memorable Thanksgiving dinner, involves identifying your main ingredients (core RFPs), complementing them with the right sides (supplementary opportunities), and garnishing your choices with strategic insights to enhance your selection. Each step, from selection to strategic positioning, is crucial in crafting proposals that stand out.
The Democratic National Convention (DNC) 2024 is coming to Chicago! Regardless of your politics, this will be a big event that brings a lot of revenue to Chicago and Illinois businesses. A lot of that money will arrive with the crowds in August. The DNC 2024 Host Committee is planning the event and has already issued 5 Requests for Proposals (RFPs).
Requests for Proposals (RFPs) are crucial in business, serving as structured guides that outline a company’s project needs to potential bidders. This blog breaks down the key components of RFPs, from stating clear objectives and submission guidelines to detailing budget considerations and technical requirements. We’ll also touch on how proposals are evaluated and the importance of setting clear terms and conditions. Let’s dive into the structure and significance of RFPs in the business world
Being added to Request for Proposal (RFP) bid invitation lists typically involves actively engaging with relevant organizations and agencies and demonstrating your qualifications and capabilities.
An RFP (Report for Proposal) and a grant are both methods of soliciting or providing funding, but they are typically used in different contexts and have some key differences.
A bidder’s conference aims to provide potential bidders or proposers with additional information and/or clarify the project’s requirements, scope, terms, and conditions.
Once Upon an RFP provided RFP Support & Consulting for Evalv IQ on September 2022 for Proposal No. 692-23 for Software as a Service (SaaS), Cybersecurity Assessments, and Related Products and Services with the Texas Association of School Boards, Inc. (TASB)
Where can I find Grant Opportunities for my small business? Grant funding is not a loan and generally does not have to be paid back.
Many of our clients have experience responding to RFPs internally. They have been successful in their proposal efforts thus far and are initially hesitant to enlist professional proposal support. However, writing proposals can be time-consuming and overwhelming, especially when balanced with day-to-day responsibilities.
The RFP (Request for Proposal) process is a formalized process organizations use to procure goods or services from external vendors. It typically involves the following steps:
Once Upon An RFP provides Grant Application Support & Consulting for a Women’s Mental Health and Wellness provider.
For many professionals, the vast world of bidding and procurement is entirely uncharted. Therefore, it makes sense that not everyone has heard of what we actually do here at Once Upon an RFP. We like to say we’re the partner you never knew you needed!
Once Upon An RFP provides Proposal Support & Consulting for a technology solutions provider and administrator in the Education industry.
Once Upon An RFP provided RFP Support & Consulting for a Consulting & Contracting LLC on November 2022 for RFP#. 30-2223013 – ApprenticeNC Equity Outreach.
Once Upon an RFP Receives 2022 Best of Villa Park Award
Villa Park Award Program Honors the Achievement
VILLA PARK November 8, 2022 — Once Upon an RFP has been selected for the 2022 Best of Villa Park Award in the Consultant category by the Villa Park Award Program.
August 22, 2022, Once Upon an RFP turns four years old. Since 2018, we’ve blossomed from a one-woman operation to a rapidly growing team of proposal consultants, communications coordinators, marketing specialists, operations gurus, and program managers.
Small Business Toolkit (SMB Toolkit) is the one-stop-shop for businesses that work with Government and Big Corporate.
Designed for solopreneurs, SMB Toolkit will take you from chaos to done. We offer services ranging from anchoring established businesses to a complete overhaul for your brand and company.
Maximizing readability consists of helping your readers find and comprehend information efficiently. Whether writing blogs or responding to bids, it is crucial to keep your readers in mind and adjust accordingly.
Want to take your laundry list of to-dos from chaos to done? We offer comprehensive support for RFPs, proposal professional training, and business certifications.
RFPs and bidding processes are lucrative options for small business owners seeking stability. But first, what is procurement, and how can these processes help small businesses?
If you’re not quite a social butterfly, you might be a social moth instead.
The business world expects entrepreneurs and working professionals to exude confidence and charisma. Being anxious, shy, and introverted is too often looked down upon. However, we can actually leverage anxiety, shyness, and introversion to create meaningful, affirming connections.
Finding joy in your profession is the key to long-term success. But what happens when you lose sight of your priorities or dread each workday?
Proposal myths are rampant in the industry. From misunderstanding compliance to overestimating pricing, let’s set the record straight.
Why should small businesses invest in diverse certifications?
This is a common question we receive, so we thought we should address it and end the confusion once and for all!
Amid burnout, overwhelm, and frustration, it can feel impossible to find balance. In this instance, it is vital to take a step back and assess where you might be experiencing an imbalance.
Whether you are interviewing via Zoom or conducting virtual client meetings, your background, lighting, and camera angles can affect how others in your meeting perceive you. In the before times, how we dressed or styled our hair changed others’ perceptions. In present times, our virtual setup can have a similar effect.
It’s all too easy to create an unproductive work environment while working from the comfort of your own home. A little self-care and a workspace free from distractions will boost productivity and enhance your remote work experience.
Working from home can be isolating. Long days without human interaction can make you feel lonely, frustrated, and uninspired. We’ve compiled ways to boost interaction and productivity to combat isolation.
With remote work comes much more freedom than in-office work. Whether you are an entrepreneur, a consultant, or a full-time employee, staying on track with tasks and deadlines can be difficult.
“The Great Resignation” has been a thing for a while now. We think it’s time to call it what it is: a talent crisis. It impacts every industry, including proposals, and there’s more than one cause.
Whether for holidays, birthdays, or as a thank you, here is a list of gifts to surprise and delight the proposal writer in your life!
If you are a small business owner looking to grow your client portfolio, a Signature Proposal might be the best next step in your business process. But what is it?
We at Once Upon an RFP often like to joke that RFPs covertly run the world. They really are the best kept secret. Billions of taxpayer dollars filter through procurement processes and result in the exchange of goods and services.