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Successful Proposal Strategies for Small Business: Using Knowledge Management to Win Government, Private-Sector, and International Contracts
Robert S. Frey Manufacturer: Artech House Publishers ProductGroup: Book Binding: Hardcover Similar Items:
ASIN: 1580533329 |
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Expanded and revised again for its Third Edition, this popular book and its companion CD-ROM are highly accessible, self-contained desktop references developed to be informative, practical, and easy to use. They help small and mid-sized businesses as well as non-profit organizations and public-sector agencies to achieve effective, efficient, and disciplined business development, proposal development, and knowledge management (KM) processes. These, in turn, contribute to increased contract awards and enhanced levels of revenue. Using this book, any small company or organization with a viable product or service can learn how to gain and keep a client's attention, even when working only a few employees. Entrepreneurs can use this resource to assist in the establishment of best-of-breed business development, proposal development, knowledge management, and publications infrastructures and processes within their organizations. In many ways, a small company's future performance in the marketplace will be a direct result of how effectively it chooses to implement the disciplined business development, proposal development, and KM processes and methodologies as well as the modes of thinking presented in this work. All 18 chapters have been updated and expanded to provide you with the very latest guidance on effective proposalingso essential to the growth and development of your organization.CD-ROM Included! Features useful proposal templates in Adobe Acrobat, platform-independent format; HTML pointers to Small Business Web Sites; a comprehensive, fully searchable listing Proposal and Contract Acronyms; and a sample architecture for a knowledge base or proposal library.
Recent reviews of the Second Edition of this work have been published in Business Week (New York); Minorities and Women in Business (Washington, D.C.); Canada One Magazine; E-merging Business magazine (Pacific Palisades, California); Small Business Advisor (Los Angeles); and Women's Business of South Florida (Hollywood, Florida). Amazon.com, where it ranks in the top 1% of sellers, includes 10 exemplary reviews of the Second Edition of the book, as well.
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Knowledge-Based Mentorship!.......2003-02-19
Fellow Small Business CEOs, Institutionalize this Material!!.......2002-12-10
Frey mentors you to success with regard to every aspect of proposal management. Frey's style is not staid and wooden. To the contrary, his love for his audience and his desire for their proposal management success shines forth. I would pay twice as much for the book. My company's proposal win rate this year alone proves the worth of the material in these pages. Invest in it, do what it says, and prepare for the reward.
Excellent Source of Proposal Management Information.......2002-11-20
An Indispensible Resource for Small Govenment Contractors.......2002-05-21
In addition to his complete yet concise discussion of nuts-and-bolts proposal issues such as organization of the proposal volumes, establishing the role of the proposal manager, and so on, Frey demonstrates how an effective organization of corporate intellectual capital can be a critical resource in the marketing proposal process. Importantly, he provides step-by-step procedures for creating such an added-value environment.
As in the previous two editions, Frey's approach is very highly application-oriented. He lays out theory when necessary, but his principal goal -- which he achieves admirably -- is to equip the reader with an exhaustively complete set of marketing and proposal development procedures and tools (all the way down to a template for phone lists!).
If I have any complaints at all, it is that the sequence of chapters could use some rearranging; a chapter on internatiohnal proposals seems to be placed unexpectedly, and there is one very brief chapter on private-sector solicitations that could be easily merged with another chapter or deleted altogether. But these are quibbles. This book has garnered a well-deserved reputation as arguably the premier reference work in this field. It is inadequate to state that it deserves a place in every small government contractor's library; it would be more accurate to say that such firms cannot afford *not* to have this book and pay close attention to it!
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Private Sector
Brian Haig Manufacturer: Grand Central Publishing ProductGroup: Book Binding: Mass Market Paperback Similar Items: ASIN: 0446613932 |
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The bestselling author of Secret Sanction returns-and this time, Army lawyer Sean Drummond is loaned out to a law firm whose #1 client may have ties to a vicious serial killer and a massive international crime ring. Wherever Sean Drummond goes, it seems that the JAG officer leaves a trail of political fallout in his wake. So when his superiors get an opportunity to loan him to a prestigious law firm, they jump on it, hoping he'll soak up the nuances of civilian lawyering. But almost immediately, dark clouds appear when Sean's predecessor in the loan-out program is murdered. Then Sean begins to sense something amiss with the firm's biggest client, a telecom behemoth with large defense contracts. Now, he must survive in D.C.'s buttoned-down lawyer culture long enough to stop the killer, and long enough to discover why his firm and its top client are willing to kill anyone who getsCustomer Reviews:
Way too predictable.......2007-07-31
A thrilling and exciting novel with a ring of truth!.......2007-05-08
Private Sector.......2007-05-07
Private Sector for Weekends Only! Wanted to read instead of Work!.......2007-01-09
Great Read.......2007-01-04
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Governing by Network: The New Shape of the Public Sector
Stephen Goldsmith , and William D. Eggers Manufacturer: Brookings Institution Press ProductGroup: Book Binding: Paperback Similar Items:
ASIN: 0815731299 |
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A fundamental, but mostly hidden, transformation is happening in the way public services are being delivered, and in the way local and national governments fulfill their policy goals. Government executives are redefining their core responsibilities away from managing workers and providing services directly to orchestrating networks of public, private, and nonprofit organizations to deliver the services that government once did itself. Authors Stephen Goldsmith and William D. Eggers call this new model "governing by network" and maintain that the new approach is a dramatically different type of endeavor that simply managing divisions of employees.Like any changes of such magnitude, it poses major challenges for those in charge. Faced by a web of relationships and partnerships that increasingly make up modern governance, public managers must grapple with skill-set issues (managing a contract to capture value); technology issues (incompatible information systems); communications issues (one partner in the network, for example, might possess more information than another); and cultural issues (how interplay among varied public, private, and nonprofit sector cultures can create unproductive dissonance).
Governing by Network examines for the first time how managers on both sides of the aisle, public and private, are coping with the changes. Drawing from dozens of case studies, as well as established best practices, the authors tell us what works and what doesn't. Here is a clear roadmap for actually governing the networked state for elected officials, business executives, and the broader public.
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More Lazy Thinking About Government.......2006-12-14
great foundation.......2006-07-14
The Public Private Business Connection.......2006-01-16
Governing by Network: The New Shape of the Public Sector.......2005-08-02
Clearly outlines what works in a networked state.......2005-03-14
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The Scholarship Book 12th Edition: The Complete Guide to Private-Sector Scholarships, Fellowships,Grants, and Loans for the Undergraduate (Scholarship Book)
National Scholarship Research Service Manufacturer: Prentice Hall Press ProductGroup: Book Binding: Paperback Similar Items:
ASIN: 0735204101 |
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For those who dream of a college education and need money to make it happen--now with a CD-ROM.Customer Reviews:
So thorough!.......2007-07-30
The Scholarship Book 12th Edition: the Most Complete Waste of Space Yet.......2007-02-22
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The Scholarship Book 11th Edition: The Complete Guide to Private-Sector Scholarships, Fellowships, Grants, and Loan (Scholarship Book)
Daniel J. Cassidy , and Ellen Schneid Coleman Research Group Manufacturer: Prentice Hall Press ProductGroup: Book Binding: Paperback Similar Items:
ASIN: 0735203776 Release Date: 2004-07-06 |
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This is the first and most-acclaimed guide to private-sector scholarships, grants, and loans published in America, and this new edition-complete with an expanded table of contents and the latest research-offers more scholarships than ever before. It also includes helpful tips on determining one's qualifications for awards, writing application essays and cover letters, avoiding scholarship scams, and finding useful web sites.Customer Reviews:
A Legend in Scholarship Seach Books.......2005-05-27
The Best in the World!.......2004-10-19
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Private Sector Strategies for Social Sector Success
Kevin P. Kearns Manufacturer: Jossey-Bass ProductGroup: Book Binding: Hardcover Similar Items:
ASIN: 0787941891 |
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This practical guide offers a realistic approach to strategic management, while borrowing from the most helpful and relevant business ideas, allows the public or nonprofit organization to achieve success without compromising its unique mission or constituency. Executives, managers, and policymakers will find key principles for everyday application, including how to: identify trends that will most affect programs and services; assess the organization's core strengths and competencies; select strategies that advance the mission while building operational success; explore opportunities for collaborations with other organizations; and encourage a culture of strategic thought and action.Throughout this innovative guide, there are numerous illustrations and examples of how to apply the most appropriate technique to a particular need or goal. At last, public and nonprofit organizations have a real-world guide to finding lasting success.
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A best buy for strategic thinking.......2007-02-19
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Microfinance Investment Funds: Leveraging Private Capital for Economic Growth and Poverty Reduction
Manufacturer: Springer ProductGroup: Book Binding: Hardcover Similar Items:
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ASIN: 3540280707 |
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Microfinance investment funds are a recent development that will grow in importance. These funds expand the range of opportunities for financing microfinance institutions, enabling them to offer greater outreach and diversity of products for microentrepreneurs and small businesses. Microfinance now spans the range of finance, from the most simple enterprise to the complexity of capital markets. KfW actively promotes microfinance investment funds and other activities that facilitate the growth of microfinance. This book is an expression of KfW's role as information broker and trend setter. The authors who contributed to this collection offer a comprehensive range of perspectives and themes related to microfinance investment and its promotion.
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Successful Proposal Strategies for Small Businesses: Winning Government, Private Sector, and International Contracts (Artech House Technology Management and Professional Development Library)
Robert S. Frey , and Robert Frey Manufacturer: Artech House Publishers ProductGroup: Book Binding: Hardcover Similar Items: ASIN: 158053001X |
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This book provides the practical information and proven-under-fire processes needed to plan, organize, prepare, and defend effective government proposals. It guides the reader through every stage of the proposal response lifecycle, highlighting the major components of proposal documents, examining standards and regulations, analyzing the proposal manager's pivotal role, and illustrating the close relationship between the federal acquisition and contractor response process.The book is packed with up-to-date, valuable information that can be put to use immediately, including: proposal writing techniques; proposal production and information management scenarios; marketing and proposal cost control and recovery strategies; client and competitor information sources; and winning approaches to long-term marketing. It also comes with reproducible, ready-to-use templates, schedules, and forms, including a bullet draft worksheet, proposal reviewer's comment sheet, and a client target tracking table.
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Thorough, full of sound advice and strategy.......2001-04-10
I have used this book as a ready reference since the first edition was published in 1997. This second edition reflects a major update to the original book in that the proposal management tools in the first edition were woefully out of date and the focus was not on some of the Government opportunities for small business, such as Small Business Innovative Research (SBIR)that require a tailored proposal strategy. The second edition also addresses new Government initiatives for e-business and a plethora of other topics that were not present in the first edition.
If you are competing for Government business this is the most complete, accurate book I know of that covers the RFP-Proposal-Negotiation-Award process. Short of memorizing the FAR (Federal Acquisition Regulations), amassing years of proposal writing experience, and gaining the wisdom of knowing what works and what doesn't you will not find a more concise guide to the process. Also, you will benefit greatly from the wealth of tips and pointers that the author provides from his own extensive experience. If you are in the DoD contracting business, regardless of business size, I cannot overemphasize this book's value when it comes to cutting through the maze and providing a clear roadmap. If you are a proposal or capture manager I strongly recommend that you get a copy for every member of your team.
For the book's readers who are in the commercial sector the approach outlined in this book will add process and structure to your proposal writing efforts. The rigorous requirements imposed by the Government are too often lacking in the commercial process, which results in sloppy proposals that meander around issues and miss important client requirements. Also, because the proposal development process can be as large a task in the commercial sector, managing it can be a nightmare without a well thought out strategy for ensuring that all of the "t"s are crossed and "i"s dotted. The approach in this book practically hands you a ready-made process that you can apply to proposal development. This process will not only improve your ability to respond quickly and accurately to RFPs, but do so in an efficient manner. The result will be a significant competitive advantage.
For both sets of readers I think some of the advice, such as using the proposal as a marketing tool as well as a due-diligence instrument for responding to RFPs is excellent. For example, the author emphasizes backing up responses with examples to demonstrate claims. This is a powerful technique that I have used repeatedly to good advantage. It goes a long way towards assuaging client concerns about capabilities versus empty claims, and will turn a proposal that is merely responsive into one that is compelling.
Other things that make this book extremely valuable include the CD ROM of checklists and templates, and the numerous examples from the author's past proposals.
In my opinion this is the best book available for proposal development, and the only one that fully addresses every aspect of managing the proposal process for Government business. It should be on the shelf of anyone who responds to RFPs, and in the library of every company that does Government or commercial contracting.
Thorough and Professional.......2001-03-01
Fueling Your Enterprise.......2000-02-08
A MUST-READ..........1999-01-30
The business development principles illuminated in this book apply equally when businesses sell to and buy from other businesses.
Moreover, I would like to see a companion periodical publication, a CD-ROM or a newsletter, that updates the rapidly changing technological and regulatory aspects of the book. Subscribers to such a service would include all full-time business development and government procurement staff.
The book's style is that of a successful proposal. The book, as the successful proposals discussed by Mr. Frey, is an effective sales document as well as en extremely informative technical reference. The key strengths of this work are its completeness and depth. Mr. Frey provides us with a broad overview of the procurement process presented from the perspective of the business developer. The book clearly shows how the various members of a small business organization should interact to produce a successful business development effort.
At each stage of the business development process the book describes all of the necessary steps to a winning proposal. Detailed schedules, document templates, document samples and examples clearly illustrate every critical step required for planning and executing a successful proposal effort. The book presents all aspects of proposal writing including the development and use of themes, illustrations, style, and even the physical production and delivery of the proposal have in a "user friendly" manner. Mr. Frey's system of handling acronyms and his implementation of the glossary are extremely valuable to the reader. The completeness of the acronym list alone is, in my view, worth more than the price of the book.
Two key concepts developed throughout the book are: the concept of proposals as sales documents, and the critical requirement for solid and continuous upper management's support of the business and proposal development process.
Private companies, both small and large, will find this book invaluable as the blueprint for establishing, and implementing their business development infrastructures.
Great tool for winning competitive Government contracts.......1998-11-18
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Philanthropy and the Nonprofit Sector in a Changing America (Philanthropic Studies)
Manufacturer: Indiana University Press ProductGroup: Book Binding: Paperback Similar Items:
ASIN: 0253214831 |
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"Philanthropy and the Nonprofit Sector is a 'must-read' for anyone seriously interested in the near-term future of philanthropy." --Philanthropy MonthlyA useful addition to the libraries of researchers on the third sector. --Nonprofit and Voluntary Sector Quarterly
What is the future of philanthropy in a changing America? This volume of agenda-setting essays suggests how philanthropy and the nonprofit sector might respond to a society which is seeing not only the devolution of federal programs to the state and local levels, but also the blurring of lines between nonprofit and for-profit organizations, globalization, tax and other regulatory reform, and the rise of privatization and market models, among other sea changes.
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Process of Investigation, Third Edition: Concepts and Strategies for Investigators in the Private Sector
Charles A. Sennewald , and John Tsukayama Manufacturer: Butterworth-Heinemann ProductGroup: Book Binding: Hardcover Similar Items:
ASIN: 0750679506 |
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The Process of Investigation, Third Edition, is a book written to address the needs of the private investigator in the security field. Continuing in the tradition of its previous editions, this book covers essential topics which are often overlooked in works that concentrate on the public aspects of investigation. Investigative skills such as surveillance techniques, interviewing and interrogation, evidence, and confessions and written statements are all discussed, and supplemented with updated case studies and examples from the authors own experiences.Books:
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