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How to Respond to an RFP Faster (Strategies & Best Practices Included)
Proposals, Sales

How to Respond to an RFP Faster

Responding to a Request for Proposal (RFP) is a critical part of winning business in many industries, especially in B2B, government contracting, and professional services. However, the response to an RFP can be slow, repetitive, and resource-intensive if not optimized. The good news? With the right systems in place, you can respond to RFPs much…
Ronak Surti
22/04/2025
How to Respond to an RFP Faster (Strategies & Best Practices Included)
Ronak Surti
22/04/2025

How to Respond to an RFP Faster

Responding to a Request for Proposal (RFP) is a critical part of winning business in many industries, especially in B2B, government contracting, and professional services. However, the response to an RFP can be slow, repetitive, and resource-intensive if not optimized. The good news? With the right systems in place, you can respond to RFPs much…
Proposals, Sales

Automating Your RFP Response: What Works & What Doesn’t (Pros and Cons)

Let’s be honest—responding to RFPs (Requests for Proposals) isn’t exactly anyone’s favorite part of the job. It’s time-consuming, repetitive, and often involves herding cats (read: chasing down answers from subject matter experts on tight deadlines). So it’s no wonder more and more teams are turning to automation to take the sting out of the process.…
Ronak Surti
21/04/2025
Ronak Surti
21/04/2025

Automating Your RFP Response: What Works & What Doesn’t (Pros and Cons)

Let’s be honest—responding to RFPs (Requests for Proposals) isn’t exactly anyone’s favorite part of the job. It’s time-consuming, repetitive, and often involves herding cats (read: chasing down answers from subject matter experts on tight deadlines). So it’s no wonder more and more teams are turning to automation to take the sting out of the process.…
The RFP process: The ultimate step-by-step guide
Proposals, Sales

The RFP Process: Responder’s guide win more RFPs

If you’ve ever stared down a complex RFP, wondering, “Why do they want this? Who even wrote this thing?”, you’re not alone.  Responding to an RFP isn’t just about checking boxes or writing polished paragraphs—it’s about understanding what the issuer is really looking for beneath the formalities. The truth?  RFPs are created by people. Busy…
Ronak Surti
21/04/2025
The RFP process: The ultimate step-by-step guide
Ronak Surti
21/04/2025

The RFP Process: Responder’s guide win more RFPs

If you’ve ever stared down a complex RFP, wondering, “Why do they want this? Who even wrote this thing?”, you’re not alone.  Responding to an RFP isn’t just about checking boxes or writing polished paragraphs—it’s about understanding what the issuer is really looking for beneath the formalities. The truth?  RFPs are created by people. Busy…
Proposals

What is a Business Proposal: Definition, types, examples

Ever been asked to "send over a proposal" and weren’t quite sure where to start?Or wondered why some proposals land deals while others get ignored? What if you could tailor your proposal to the exact situation and boost your chances of a yes? Business proposals come in different shapes and styles, each designed for a…
Ronak Surti
21/04/2025
Ronak Surti
21/04/2025

What is a Business Proposal: Definition, types, examples

Ever been asked to "send over a proposal" and weren’t quite sure where to start?Or wondered why some proposals land deals while others get ignored? What if you could tailor your proposal to the exact situation and boost your chances of a yes? Business proposals come in different shapes and styles, each designed for a…
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