TightWind is written by Kyle Baxter. Stay Hungry. Stay Foolish.

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Let’s face it, proposal writing generally sucks. It’s unpaid time spent in the hopes of winning a new project. If you’re pitching against other companies, the chances of winning are further diluted. But, it’s a necessary evil.

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Provide a timeline.
A detailed timeline with deliverables at key milestones will show that you have a process and have thought about the project from start to finish.

Look fantastic.
A well designed proposal will convert much better than one authored in Word. If you’re a designer, you gotta represent.

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