FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions:
What questions should I ask a proposal writing service?
1. What is your proposal writing experience?
2. What is your proposal response process?
3. How do I need to contribute to the response process?
4. What is your proposal win rate?
How long does it take to respond to an RFP?
A standard RFP response usually takes 2- 4 weeks, but timelines vary by complexity, team size, and the quality of your existing content.
How long does it take to complete a grant application?
The typical turnaround time for an average grant submission is 2- 3 weeks; however, this ranges depending on industry and project scope.
What’s the difference between an RFP, RFQ, and RFI?
RFP (Request for Proposal) seeks a complete solution with pricing and methodology; RFQ (Request for Quotation) mainly requests price quotes for defined goods/services; RFI (Request for Information) gathers market data and does not award a contract. Understanding these distinctions helps allocate effort. RFIs can influence a future RFP; RFQs are price‑driven; RFPs evaluate approach, team, and value alongside price.
What makes a winning proposal?
Winning proposals combine clear value, strict compliance, and persuasive storytelling and answer the “So what?” with measurable benefits and proof points.
Do you work with tight deadlines or last‑minute RFPs?
Yes. We can mobilize quickly for fast‑turn RFPs, often within 48 – 72 hours, provided we have the necessary inputs.
What’s included in your proposal management service?
End‑to‑end support: bid/no‑bid analysis, content planning, writing, editing, graphics, compliance checks, and submission.
What are best practices for proposal submission?
Upload your final documents well before the deadline, double-check file names, signatures, and required forms, and follow every instruction on page limits, file formats, and attachments precisely.
How can I Improve my proposal win rate?
Conduct a debrief or post-mortem after every bid (whether you win or lose); maintain a content library of vetted material, and strengthen capture planning and client relationship development months before the RFP is released.
Why should I outsource my proposal response work to you?
There are many reasons our clients outsource their proposals and grant writing to us. Perhaps you have never written an RFI, RFQ, or RFP before? Or you have previously written proposals, but have a low win rate? In other cases, clients discover the perfect opportunity, only to learn that the deadline is quickly approaching. Regardless of the reason, we have the resources and requisite skills to write a winning proposal on a short timeline. Let our specialists put their years of experience to work for you.