ELEV-EU 027: Developing Business Proposals and Reports

ELEV-EU 027: Developing Business Proposals and Reports

Course Number: ELEV-EU 027

Duration: One day

Price: $499.00

Description:

Mastering the art of business proposal writing is a critical skill for professionals seeking to influence and persuade through written communication. A well-structured and compelling proposal can make the difference between winning a contract or project and losing it to the competition. This course, “Business Proposal Writing and Reports,” equips your participants with the tools and knowledge they need to craft persuasive proposals and comprehensive business reports that stand out.

**Course Overview:**

In today’s business world, the ability to create a proposal that not only communicates your ideas effectively but also captivates your reader is invaluable. Our course takes participants through the entire proposal writing process, focusing on various types of proposals and delivering professional results. We will help participants understand why they are writing a proposal, gather information, and enhance their writing and proofreading skills. By the end of this program, they will be equipped to create compelling business proposals and reports that achieve desired results.

**Course Modules:**

Module One: Getting Started
– Icebreaker
– Housekeeping Items
– The Parking Lot
– Workshop Objectives

Module Two: Understanding Proposals
– What is a Proposal?
– The Proposal Writing Process
– Types of Proposals
– About Requests for Proposals

Module Three: Beginning the Proposal Writing Process
– Identifying Your Purpose and Your Audience
– Performing a Needs Analysis
– Writing the Goal Statement

Module Four: Preparing an Outline
– A General Format
– Special Sections
– Creating a Framework
– Getting Down to Details

Module Five: Finding Facts
– Identifying Resources
– Using the Internet as a Resource
– Organizing Your Information

Module Six: Writing Skills (I)
– Spelling and Grammar
– Working with Words
– Constructing Sentences
– Persuasive Writing
– Mastering Voice

Module Seven: Writing Skills (II)
– Creating Paragraphs
– Creating Strong Transitions
– Building to Conclusions

Module Eight: Writing the Proposal
– Educating the Evaluator
– Ghosting the Competition
– Using Illustrations

Module Nine: Checking for Readability
– Checking for Clarity
– Reading for Your Audience
– Using the Readability Index

Module Ten: Proofreading and Editing
– Proofreading Like a Pro
– Editing Techniques
– Checking the Facts
– The Power of Peer Review

Module Eleven: Adding the Final Touches
– Our Top Typesetting Tips
– Achieving a Professional Look and Feel
– Creating the Final Package

Module Twelve: Wrapping Up
– Words from the Wise
– Review of Parking Lot
– Lessons Learned
– Completion of Action Plans and Evaluations

**Course Highlights:**
– Understanding the proposal writing process
– Identifying the different types of proposals
– Developing an effective proposal outline
– Research and fact-finding techniques
– Enhancing writing skills and readability
– Crafting persuasive proposals
– Proofreading and editing like a pro
– Creating a professional and polished final package

Equip your team with the skills they need to create compelling business proposals and reports that not only capture the attention of decision-makers but also win new opportunities and drive success in your organization. Join us for this practical course to elevate your proposal writing and reporting skills to the next level.