#Proposal Management Software Market

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Proposal Management Software Market Size, Trends and Forecast

According to a new report published by Allied Market Research, titled, “Proposal Management Software Market,” The proposal management software market size was valued at $1.8 billion in 2021, and is estimated to reach $7 billion by 2031, growing at a CAGR of 14.8% from 2022 to 2031.

Users of proposal management software have the flexibility to customize their submissions, which is beneficial for promoting an enterprise’s brand to prospective customers across the globe. This software makes it simple for multiple users to collaborate on the same document. In addition, using this software is simple for team members to collaborate on a single document while working in different time zones or countries. Software for managing proposals makes it simple for users to automate their hectic work and save time and money. Software functions as user’s personal assistant.

Furthermore, integration with existing tools and customization is the key is boosting the growth of the proposal management software market. In addition, rise of cloud-based proposal solutions is positively impacts growth of the proposal management software market. However, lack of privacy and security is hampering the proposal management solution market growth. On the contrary, adoption of advanced and effective proposal tools is expected to offer remunerative opportunities for expansion during the proposal management software market forecast.

On the basis of industry vertical, the government segment dominated the proposal management software market share in 2021, and is expected to maintain its dominance in the upcoming years. Organizations save literally thousands of hours of time eliminating the mundane and allowing teams to focus on capturing, qualifying, and creating high-quality proposal responses with basic SharePoint configurations, simple plug-ins and ‘me-too’ so called ‘off-the-shelf’ software tools. Octant’s proposal management software platform works with and like the world’s leading business solutions, allowing users to work within the applications they’re most familiar with AND within a role-tailored environment reducing training, driving user adoption, and speeding processes for fast and ongoing return on investment.

Depending on the region, North America dominated the proposal management software market analysis in 2021, as North America is anticipated to account for the largest share of the proposal management software market during the forecast period, owing to presence of a substantial industrial base in the U.S., government initiatives to promote innovation, and large purchasing power. However, Asia-Pacific is expected to witness significant growth during the forecast period, owing to growing economies such as India and China and cloud native countries like Japan.

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The COVID-19 outbreak has high impact on the growth of proposal management software industry, as increasing number of smartphone users, growing adoption of connected devices, and surging e-commerce sector provide lucrative opportunities for the growth of the proposal management software market. COVID has caused crises in social, economic, and energy areas and medical life globally throughout 2020. This crisis had many direct and indirect effects on all areas of society. In the meantime, the digital and artificial intelligence industry can be used as a professional assistant to manage and control the outbreak of the virus. In post-pandemic circumstances, enterprises strived to minimize operational and running costs around all the business functions to recover the losses incurred in covid times. The COVID-19 has been affecting economies and industries in various countries due to lockdowns, travel bans, and business shutdowns. Shutdown of various plants and factories has affected the global supply chains and negatively impacted the manufacturing, delivery schedules, and sales of products in Proposal Management Software Industry.

KEY FINDINGS OF THE STUDY

By component, the software segment dominated the proposal management software market in 2021. However, the services segment is expected to exhibit significant growth during the forecast period.

On the basis of industry vertical, the government segment dominated the proposal management software market in 2021.However, the manufacturing segment is expected to witness the highest growth rate during the forecast period.

Region-wise, the proposal management software market was dominated by North America in 2021. However, Asia-Pacific is expected to witness significant growth in the coming years.

This report gives an in-depth profile of some key market players in the proposal management software market include Aarav Software, Bidsketch, Better Proposals, Deltek, Inc., GetAccept, Icertis, iQuoteXpress, Inc., Ignition, Microsoft Corporation, Nusii, Proposify, PandaDoc, RFPIO, Sofon, Tilkee, WeSuite, and Zbizlink. These major players have adopted various key development strategies such as business expansion, new product launches, and partnerships, which propel growth of the proposal management software market globally.

About Us: Allied Market Research (AMR) is a full-service market research and business-consulting wing of Allied Analytics LLP based in Portland, Oregon. Allied Market Research provides global enterprises as well as medium and small businesses with unmatched quality of “Market Research Reports Insights” and “Business Intelligence Solutions.” AMR has a targeted view to provide business insights and consulting to assist its clients to make strategic business decisions and achieve sustainable growth in their respective market domain.

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The AIDA Model: Proven Framework for Creating Interest in Your Product or Service

Capturing the attention of potential customers and guiding them through the journey towards making a purchase is a challenging task. However, there is a time-tested framework that can help businesses effectively convert strangers into loyal customers: the AIDA model. The AIDA model is a marketing framework that describes the four stages a customer goes through before making a purchasing decision. This proven methodology, which stands for Attention, Interest, Desire, and Action, provides a roadmap for creating compelling marketing campaigns and sales strategies. In this article, we'll explore the power of the AIDA model and how businesses can leverage it to achieve remarkable conversion rates.

Attention: Grabbing the Strangers' Interest

The first step in the AIDA model is capturing the attention of your target audience. This requires crafting attention-grabbing headlines, eye-catching visuals, and compelling opening statements. By understanding your customers' pain points and desires, you can create content that resonates with them, making it more likely for them to engage with your brand.

Example: A clothing brand creates a captivating video advertisement featuring a celebrity wearing their latest collection

Interest: Captivating the Audience

Once you have their attention, it's vital to maintain their interest. Provide valuable information, demonstrate your expertise, and showcase the unique benefits your product or service offers. This is the phase where you build trust and credibility, showcasing how your offering solves their problems or improves their lives.

Example: This can be done by providing information about the benefits of your product, sharing customer testimonials, or running a contest or giveaway.

Desire: Creating an Emotional Connection

To convert prospects into customers, you must evoke desire within them. Highlight the benefits, demonstrate the value, and evoke emotions through storytelling. By painting a vivid picture of the positive outcomes they can achieve by choosing your product or service, you create a strong desire for what you have to offer.

Example: An eco-friendly skincare brand shares a heartwarming story of a customer who struggled with sensitive skin for years.

Action: Facilitating the Decision-Making Process

The final stage of the AIDA model is to encourage action. Provide clear and compelling calls-to-action, making it easy for your audience to take the next step. This could involve signing up for a free trial, making a purchase, or subscribing to a newsletter. Make the process seamless, removing any barriers that may hinder their decision-making.

Example: An e-commerce store offers a limited-time discount code and prominently displays a prominent "Buy Now" button on their website, encouraging visitors to make a purchase and enjoy the exclusive savings.

The AIDA model is a powerful tool that can help you increase your sales and achieve your marketing goals.

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Elon Musk’s minions—from trusted sidekicks to random college students and former Musk company interns—have taken over the General Services Administration, a critical government agency that manages federal offices and technology. Already, the team is attempting to use White House security credentials to gain unusual access to GSA tech, deploying a suite of new AI software, and recreating the office in X’s image, according to leaked documents obtained by WIRED.

Some of the same people who helped Musk take over Twitter more than two years ago are now registered as official GSA employees. Nicole Hollander, who slept in Twitter HQ as an unofficial member of Musk’s transition team, has high-level agency access and an official government email address, according to documents viewed by WIRED. Hollander’s husband, Steve Davis, also slept in the office. He has now taken on a leading role in Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). Thomas Shedd, the recently installed director of the Technology Transformation Services within GSA, worked as a software engineer at Tesla for eight years. Edward Coristine, who previously interned at Neuralink, has been onboarded along with Ethan Shaotran, a Harvard senior who is developing his own OpenAI-backed scheduling assistant and participated in an xAI hackathon.

“I believe these people do not want to help the federal government provide services to the American people,” says a current GSA employee who asked not to be named, citing fears of retaliation. “They are acting like this is a takeover of a tech company.”

The team appears to be carrying out Musk’s agenda: slashing the federal government as quickly as possible. They’re currently targeting a 50 percent reduction in spending for every office managed by the GSA, according to documents obtained by WIRED.

There also appears to be an effort to use IT credentials from the Executive Office of the President to access GSA laptops and internal GSA infrastructure. Typically, access to agency systems requires workers to be employed at such agencies, sources say. While Musk's team could be trying to obtain better laptops and equipment from GSA, sources fear that the mandate laid out in the DOGE executive order would grant the body broad access to GSA systems and data. That includes sensitive procurement data, data internal to all the systems and services GSA offers, and internal monitoring software to surveil GSA employees as part of normal auditing and security processes.

The access could give Musk’s proxies the ability to remote into laptops, listen in on meetings, read emails, among many other things, a former Biden official told WIRED on Friday.

“Granting DOGE staff, many of whom aren't government employees, unfettered access to internal government systems and sensitive data poses a huge security risk to the federal government and to the American public,” the Biden official said. “Not only will DOGE be able to review procurement-sensitive information about major government contracts, it'll also be able to actively surveil government employees.”

The new GSA leadership team has prioritized downsizing the GSA’s real estate portfolio, canceling convenience contracts, and rolling out AI tools for use by the federal government, according to internal documents and interviews with sources familiar with the situation. At a GSA office in Washington, DC, earlier this week, there were three items written on a white board sitting in a large, vacant room. “Spending Cuts $585 m, Regulations Removed, 15, Square feet sold/terminated 203,000 sf,” it read, according to a photo viewed by WIRED. There’s no note of who wrote the message, but it appears to be a tracker of cuts made or proposed by the team.

“We notified the commercial real estate market that two GSA properties would soon be listed for sale, and we terminated three leases,” Stephen Ehikian, the newly appointed GSA acting administrator, said in an email to GSA staff on Tuesday, confirming the agency’s focus on lowering real estate costs. “This is our first step in right-sizing the real estate portfolio.”

The proposed changes extend even inside the physical spaces at the GSA offices. Hollander has requested multiple “resting rooms,” for use by the A-suite, a team of employees affiliated with the GSA administrator’s office.

On January 29, a working group of high-ranking GSA employees, including the deputy general counsel and the chief administrative services officer, met to discuss building a resting room prototype. The team mapped out how to get the necessary funding and waivers to build resting rooms in the office, according to an agenda viewed by WIRED.

After Musk bought Twitter, Hollander and Davis moved into the office with their newborn baby. Hollander helped oversee real estate and office design—including the installation of hotel rooms at Twitter HQ, according to a lawsuit later filed by Twitter executives. During the installation process, one of the executives emailed to say that the plans for the rooms were likely not code compliant. Hollander “visited him in person and emphatically instructed him to never put anything about the project in writing again,” the lawsuit alleged. Employees were allegedly instructed to call the hotel rooms “sleeping rooms” and to say they were just for taking naps.

Hollander has also requested access to Public Buildings Service applications; PBS owns and leases office space to government agencies. The timing of the access request lines up with Ehikian’s announcement about shrinking GSA’s real estate cost.

Musk’s lieutenants are also working to authorize the use of AI tools, including Google Gemini and Cursor (an AI coding assistant), for federal workers. On January 30, the group met with Google to discuss Telemetry, a software used to monitor the health and performance of applications, according to a document obtained by WIRED.

A-suite engineers, including Coristine and Shaotran, have requested access to a variety of GSA records, including nearly 10 years of accounting data, as well as detailed records on vendor payments, purchase orders, and revenue.

The GSA takeover mimics Musk’s strategy at other federal agencies like the Office of Personnel Management (OPM). Earlier this month, Amanda Scales, who worked in talent at Musk’s xAI, was appointed as OPM chief of staff. Riccardo Biasini, former Tesla engineer and director of operations at the Boring company, is now a senior adviser to the director. Earlier this week, Musk cohorts at the US Office of Personnel Management emailed more than 2 million federal workers offering “deferred resignations,” allegedly promising employees their regular pay and benefits through September 30.

The email closely mirrored the “extremely hardcore” note Musk sent to Twitter staff in November 2022, shortly after buying the company.

Many federal workers thought the email was fake—as with Twitter, it seemed designed to force people to leave, slashing headcount costs without the headache of an official layoff.

Ehikian followed up with a note to staff stressing that the email was legitimate. “Yes, the OPM email is real and should be taken very seriously,” he said in an email obtained by WIRED. He added that employees should expect a “further consolidation of offices and centralization of functions.”

On Thursday night, GSA workers received a third email related to the resignation request called “Fork in the Road FAQs.” The email explained that employees who resign from their positions would not be required to work and could get a second job. “We encourage you to find a job in the private sector as soon as you would like to do so,” it read. “The way to greater American prosperity is encouraging people to move from lower productivity jobs in the public sector to higher productivity jobs in the private sector.”

The third question posed in the FAQ asked, “Will I really get my full pay and benefits during the entire period through September 30, even if I get a second job?”

“Yes,” the answer read. “You will also accrue further personal leave days, vacation days, etc. and be paid out for unused leave at your final resignation date.”

However, multiple GSA employees have told WIRED that they are refusing to resign, especially after the American Federation of Government Employees (AFGE) told its members on Tuesday that the offer could be void.

“There is not yet any evidence the administration can or will uphold its end of the bargain, that Congress will go along with this unilateral massive restructuring, or that appropriated funds can be used this way, among other issues that have been raised,” the union said in a notice.

There is also concern that, under Musk’s influence, the federal government might not pay for the duration of the deferred resignation period. Thousands of Twitter employees have sued Musk alleging that he failed to pay their agreed upon severance. Last year, one class action suit was dismissed in Musk’s favor.

In an internal video viewed by WIRED, Ehikian reiterated that GSA employees had the “opportunity to participate in a deferred resignation program,” per the email sent by OPM on January 28. Pressing his hands into the namaste gesture, Ehikian added, “If you choose to participate, I offer you my heartfelt gratitude for your service to this nation. If you choose to stay at the GSA, we’ll work together to implement the four pillars from the OPM memo.” He ended the video by saying thank you and pressing his hands into namaste again.

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Kickstart Your Earnings with Content Writing: A Beginner’s Friendly Roadmap

If you’ve ever wondered how ordinary people turn their words into cash, content writing might be your sweet spot. You don’t need a fancy degree or decades of experience to get started. With some guidance, dedication, and a dash of creativity, you can start earning from content writing sooner than you think. This guide walks you through each step in a friendly, down‑to‑earth way so you’ll feel confident launching your freelance writing journey.

Why Content Writing Is a Great Starting Point Content writing covers everything from blog posts and web pages to social media captions and product descriptions. Businesses of all sizes need fresh, engaging words to connect with their audience, rank higher in search engines, and boost sales. As companies continue to invest in digital marketing, demand for quality content writers stays strong. Plus, you can work from anywhere, set your own hours, and choose projects that spark your interest.

Understanding the Basics of Earning from Content Writing At its core, earning from content writing means providing value through written words. Clients pay for:

Research that saves them time

SEO‑friendly copy that boosts visibility

Clear, engaging storytelling that connects with readers

Consistent output that maintains an active online presence

Your job is to become the go‑to person who delivers those benefits reliably.

Step 1: Identify Your Niche and Strengths While generalists can find work, specializing helps you stand out. Consider topics you enjoy or know well—travel, personal finance, health and wellness, tech, lifestyle, parenting, gaming, or education. Having a niche makes it easier to showcase your expertise and justify higher rates. If you’re a fitness buff who loves writing, focus on blogs and articles in that sphere. If you have a background in software, aim for tech how‑to guides.

Step 2: Build a Portfolio That Shows Your Skills Clients want proof you can write well. Even if you haven’t been paid yet, you can create sample pieces:

Start a personal blog or Medium page and publish 3 to 5 high‑quality articles in your niche.

Guest post on small blogs that accept submissions.

Rewrite or summarize existing news stories in your voice (clearly marked as samples).

Draft mock project pieces for imaginary clients—product descriptions, newsletters, or landing pages.

Organize these in a simple online portfolio. You can use free tools like Google Sites, Wix, or WordPress. Make sure each sample highlights your SEO skills by including relevant keywords naturally in titles and subheadings.

Step 3: Optimize Your Online Profiles for Visibility Next, set up profiles on freelance platforms and job boards. Popular destinations include Upwork, Fiverr, Freelancer, ProBlogger, Contena, and LinkedIn. When crafting your profile:

Write an engaging headline that includes “content writer” or “freelance writer.”

Summarize your background, niche focus, and any standout achievements.

List your portfolio samples or link directly to your site.

Add relevant skills: SEO, WordPress, SEMrush, Mailchimp, social media management, etc.

Request testimonials from friends or colleagues who can vouch for your work ethic or writing ability.

A well‑optimized profile boosts your chances of appearing in client searches and winning invitations.

Step 4: Find Your First Paid Gigs Landing that first paid project often takes persistence. Strategies that work:

Pitch directly to small businesses or local startups. Send personalized emails offering a free trial article or website audit.

Apply to relevant listings daily on freelance boards. Tailor each proposal to the client’s needs—mention specifics from their job post.

Explore niche‑specific boards like BloggingPro or JournalismJobs for targeted opportunities.

Network on LinkedIn by sharing helpful writing tips, engaging with posts in your niche, and connecting with marketing professionals.

Early on, you might accept lower‑priced gigs to build credibility, but avoid underpricing yourself. Aim for a rate you can increase once you’ve racked up 5 to 10 positive reviews.

Step 5: Master SEO and Content Strategy SEO savvy writers command better fees. Search Engine Optimization involves understanding how keywords, user intent, and readability affect rankings. To shine:

Use free keyword research tools like Google Keyword Planner or Ubersuggest to identify target phrases.

Incorporate primary keywords in titles, opening paragraphs, subheadings, and naturally throughout the text.

Keep sentences concise, break up text with subheadings, and add bullet lists or numbered steps for scannability.

Learn basic on‑page SEO: meta descriptions, internal linking, image alt text, and proper URL structure.

Businesses pay for measurable results. If your copy ranks higher and drives traffic, you become more valuable.

Step 6: Set Competitive Rates and Payment Terms Knowing how much to charge can feel tricky. Common approaches include:

Per‑word rate: New freelance writers often start at five to ten cents per word, moving up to twenty cents or more with experience.

Per‑hour rate: Beginners might charge twenty to thirty dollars per hour, progressing to fifty and beyond as skills sharpen.

Per‑project fee: Flat rates for complete blog posts or web pages, factoring in research, revisions, and strategy.

Always agree on payment milestones. A 50/50 split works—half up front, half on completion. Use contracts to outline deliverables, deadlines, and revision policies. This keeps both sides on the same page.

Step 7: Deliver Quality and Build Long‑Term Relationships Repeat clients are freelancing gold. To keep clients coming back:

Meet deadlines without reminders.

Communicate clearly—let them know if you hit a roadblock and propose solutions.

Offer a revision round to refine the piece to their liking.

Suggest topic ideas for future posts based on emerging trends in their industry.

When clients see you consistently add value, they’ll hire you again and refer you to others.

Step 8: Leverage Tools and Continuous Learning Stay competitive by embracing helpful platforms:

Grammarly or ProWritingAid to polish grammar and tone.

Yoast or Rank Math (for WordPress) to fine‑tune on‑page SEO.

Trello or Asana for managing multiple projects smoothly.

Google Analytics basics to understand content performance.

Invest time in online courses or webinars on SEO, storytelling, and copywriting. The more you learn, the more you can charge.

Step 9: Scale Your Earnings Over Time Once you’ve established a steady stream of projects, scaling becomes the name of the game. Options include:

Raising your rates for new clients while maintaining current engagements.

Packaging content services—offer blog writing plus email newsletters or social media management as a bundle.

Outsourcing parts of the work, like research or editing, to junior writers, allowing you to focus on strategy and client relations.

Creating digital products, such as eBooks or courses on content writing, to earn passive income.

Diversifying revenue streams helps insulate your income from slow periods.

Putting It All Together Earning from content writing is an achievable goal, even if you’re starting from scratch. By identifying your niche, building an impressive portfolio, mastering SEO, and delivering top‑notch work, you’ll attract clients eager to pay for your expertise. Remember that patience and persistence pay off. Treat every project as a chance to improve your craft and delight a client. Before you know it, you’ll have a thriving freelance writing business that fits your lifestyle and fuels your creative passions.

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Ganesh Shankar, CEO & Co-Founder of Responsive – Interview Series

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Ganesh Shankar, CEO & Co-Founder of Responsive – Interview Series

Ganesh Shankar, CEO and Co-Founder of Responsive, is an experienced product manager with a background in leading product development and software implementations for Fortune 500 enterprises. During his time in product management, he observed inefficiencies in the Request for Proposal (RFP) process—formal documents organizations use to solicit bids from vendors, often requiring extensive, detailed responses. Managing RFPs traditionally involves multiple stakeholders and repetitive tasks, making the process time-consuming and complex.

Founded in 2015 as RFPIO, Responsive was created to streamline RFP management through more efficient software solutions. The company introduced an automated approach to enhance collaboration, reduce manual effort, and improve efficiency. Over time, its technology expanded to support other complex information requests, including Requests for Information (RFIs), Due Diligence Questionnaires (DDQs), and security questionnaires.

Today, as Responsive, the company provides solutions for strategic response management, helping organizations accelerate growth, mitigate risk, and optimize their proposal and information request processes.

What inspired you to start Responsive, and how did you identify the gap in the market for response management software?

My co-founders and I founded Responsive in 2015 after facing our own struggles with the RFP response process at the software company we were working for at the time. Although not central to our job functions, we dedicated considerable time assisting the sales team with requests for proposals (RFPs), often feeling underappreciated despite our vital role in securing deals. Frustrated with the lack of technology to make the RFP process more efficient, we decided to build a better solution.  Fast forward nine years, and we’ve grown to nearly 500 employees, serve over 2,000 customers—including 25 Fortune 100 companies—and support nearly 400,000 users worldwide.

How did your background in product management and your previous roles influence the creation of Responsive?

As a product manager, I was constantly pulled by the Sales team into the RFP response process, spending almost a third of my time supporting sales instead of focusing on my core product management responsibilities. My two co-founders experienced a similar issue in their technology and implementation roles. We recognized this was a widespread problem with no existing technology solution, so we leveraged our almost 50 years of combined experience to create Responsive. We saw an opportunity to fundamentally transform how organizations share information, starting with managing and responding to complex proposal requests.

Responsive has evolved significantly since its founding in 2015. How do you maintain the balance between staying true to your original vision and adapting to market changes?

First, we’re meticulous about finding and nurturing talent that embodies our passion – essentially cloning our founding spirit across the organization. As we’ve scaled, it’s become critical to hire managers and team members who can authentically represent our core cultural values and commitment.

At the same time, we remain laser-focused on customer feedback. We document every piece of input, regardless of its size, recognizing that these insights create patterns that help us navigate product development, market positioning, and any uncertainty in the industry. Our approach isn’t about acting on every suggestion, but creating a comprehensive understanding of emerging trends across a variety of sources.

We also push ourselves to think beyond our immediate industry and to stay curious about adjacent spaces. Whether in healthcare, technology, or other sectors, we continually find inspiration for innovation. This outside-in perspective allows us to continually raise the bar, inspiring ideas from unexpected places and keeping our product dynamic and forward-thinking.

What metrics or success indicators are most important to you when evaluating the platform’s impact on customers?

When evaluating Responsive’s impact, our primary metric is how we drive customer revenue. We focus on two key success indicators: top-line revenue generation and operational efficiency. On the efficiency front, we aim to significantly reduce RFP response time – for many, we reduce it by 40%. This efficiency enables our customers to pursue more opportunities, ultimately accelerating their revenue generation potential.

How does Responsive leverage AI and machine learning to provide a competitive edge in the response management software market?

We leverage AI and machine learning to streamline response management in three key ways. First, our generative AI creates comprehensive proposal drafts in minutes, saving time and effort. Second, our Ask solution provides instant access to vetted organizational knowledge, enabling faster, more accurate responses. Third, our Profile Center helps InfoSec teams quickly find and manage security content.

With over $600 billion in proposals managed through the Responsive platform and four million Q&A pairs processed, our AI delivers intelligent recommendations and deep insights into response patterns. By automating complex tasks while keeping humans in control, we help organizations grow revenue, reduce risk, and respond more efficiently.

What differentiates Responsive’s platform from other solutions in the industry, particularly in terms of AI capabilities and integrations?

Since 2015, AI has been at the core of Responsive, powering a platform trusted by over 2,000 global customers. Our solution supports a wide range of RFx use cases, enabling seamless collaboration, workflow automation, content management, and project management across teams and stakeholders.

With key AI capabilities—like smart recommendations, an AI assistant, grammar checks, language translation, and built-in prompts—teams can deliver high-quality RFPs quickly and accurately.

Responsive also offers unmatched native integrations with leading apps, including CRM, cloud storage, productivity tools, and sales enablement. Our customer value programs include APMP-certified consultants, Responsive Academy courses, and a vibrant community of 1,500+ customers sharing insights and best practices.

Can you share insights into the development process behind Responsive’s core features, such as the AI recommendation engine and automated RFP responses?

Responsive AI is built on the foundation of accurate, up-to-date content, which is critical to the effectiveness of our AI recommendation engine and automated RFP responses. AI alone cannot resolve conflicting or incomplete data, so we’ve prioritized tools like hierarchical tags and robust content management to help users organize and maintain their information. By combining generative AI with this reliable data, our platform empowers teams to generate fast, high-quality responses while preserving credibility. AI serves as an assistive tool, with human oversight ensuring accuracy and authenticity, while features like the Ask product enable seamless access to trusted knowledge for tackling complex projects.

How have advancements in cloud computing and digitization influenced the way organizations approach RFPs and strategic response management?

Advancements in cloud computing have enabled greater efficiency, collaboration, and scalability. Cloud-based platforms allow teams to centralize content, streamline workflows, and collaborate in real time, regardless of location. This ensures faster turnaround times and more accurate, consistent responses.

Digitization has also enhanced how organizations manage and access their data, making it easier to leverage AI-powered tools like recommendation engines and automated responses. With these advancements, companies can focus more on strategy and personalization, responding to RFPs with greater speed and precision while driving better outcomes.

Responsive has been instrumental in helping companies like Microsoft and GEODIS streamline their RFP processes. Can you share a specific success story that highlights the impact of your platform?

Responsive has played a key role in supporting Microsoft’s sales staff by managing and curating 20,000 pieces of proposal content through its Proposal Resource Library, powered by Responsive AI. This technology enabled Microsoft’s proposal team to contribute $10.4 billion in revenue last fiscal year. Additionally, by implementing Responsive, Microsoft saved its sellers 93,000 hours—equivalent to over $17 million—that could be redirected toward fostering stronger customer relationships.

As another example of  Responsive providing measurable impact, our customer Netsmart significantly improved their response time and efficiency by implementing Responsive’s AI capabilities. They achieved a 10X faster response time, increased proposal submissions by 67%, and saw a 540% growth in user adoption. Key features such as AI Assistant, Requirements Analysis, and Auto Respond played crucial roles in these improvements. The integration with Salesforce and the establishment of a centralized Content Library further streamlined their processes, resulting in a 93% go-forward rate for RFPs and a 43% reduction in outdated content. Overall, Netsmart’s use of Responsive’s AI-driven platform led to substantial time savings, enhanced content accuracy, and increased productivity across their proposal management operations.

JAGGAER, another Responsive customer, achieved a double-digit win-rate increase and 15X ROI by using Responsive’s AI for content moderation, response creation, and Requirements Analysis, which improved decision-making and efficiency. User adoption tripled, and the platform streamlined collaboration and content management across multiple teams.

Where do you see the response management industry heading in the next five years, and how is Responsive positioned to lead in this space?

In the next five years, I see the response management industry being transformed by AI agents, with a focus on keeping humans in the loop. While we anticipate around 80 million jobs being replaced, we’ll simultaneously see 180 million new jobs created—a net positive for our industry.

Responsive is uniquely positioned to lead this transformation. We’ve processed over $600 billion in proposals and built a database of almost 4 million Q&A pairs. Our massive dataset allows us to understand complex patterns and develop AI solutions that go beyond simple automation.

Our approach is to embrace AI’s potential, finding opportunities for positive outcomes rather than fearing disruption. Companies with robust market intelligence, comprehensive data, and proven usage will emerge as leaders, and Responsive is at the forefront of that wave. The key is not just implementing AI, but doing so strategically with rich, contextual data that enables meaningful insights and efficiency.

Thank you for the great interview, readers who wish to learn more should visit Responsive,

[johnyqt]

Week 1: Introduction to Software Design and Engineering

January 13-17, 2025

This week marked the start of our Software Design and Engineering course. Our first session was on Monday, where our instructor introduced the course, outlining expectations and objectives for the semester. Afterward, we were divided into teams, and I chose to collaborate with my former classmates. Our first task was to brainstorm project ideas that leverage technology to solve real-world problems while also having business potential.

Exploring Project Ideas

One of our initial ideas was an Order Queueing Web App for internet cafes. We recognized a common issue—gamers often need to pause their game to place food orders, which can be disruptive for them and inefficient for the staff. Our proposed solution was a web app that allows customers to browse the menu and place orders directly from their gaming stations, with real-time notifications sent to the cashier to ensure a seamless experience.

We also considered a Job Hunting Website, but we soon realized that its broad scope would be difficult to manage within our timeframe. After further discussion, we pivoted to a more practical option: a Smart Inventory Management System for Small Businesses. This system would enable businesses to monitor inventory in real time, receive alerts for low stock, generate sales analytics, and automate reports—effectively addressing common challenges like overstocking, shortages, and inefficient tracking.

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To better understand user needs, we conducted interviews with potential users. We visited Virtual Grounds, an internet cafe, to observe how customers and staff handled food orders. Additionally, we stopped by Minute Burger, a burger shop, to learn about inventory management challenges. These interviews provided us with valuable insights and helped refine our proposed solutions.

During class, we presented both project ideas. After discussing their feasibility and impact, we officially decided to move forward with the Smart Inventory Management System as our final project. It stood out as a more practical and scalable solution, with a clear market need and strong alignment with our course objectives.

With the first week behind us, we’re eager to dive into the planning and development phase. Excited for what’s next!

[superspark2024]

Project 1 - Project Proposal

1. Overall

Everyone is concerned about their health status. With the development of smart bracelet products, the detection of user health status is becoming more and more accurate. However, most of the current health management software is still at the stage of data detection and presentation, and the sports courses provided in the software are simply listed, lacking pertinence and adaptability. If artificial intelligence technology is combined with smart bracelets, it will be possible to create a product with more comprehensive functions, more personalized, and better meet user needs.

2. Problem

(1) Single data presentation function

Take the "Sports Health" APP in Honor mobile phones as an example. The "Health" module on the homepage simply presents the collected data and lacks analysis and evaluation based on the overall data.

(2) The homepage layout can be adjusted

The most important top card on the platform homepage only presents the number of steps, calories burned and exercise time. If you want to view other data, you need to pull down to the corresponding module to view it. The user experience can be optimized.

(3) Lack of advice and guidance functions

Different users have different purposes for using sports and health products, and they also want to achieve different goals after exercise. However, the platform currently does not provide professional advice and guidance.

(4) The training plan function lacks specificity and flexibility

Although the platform provides many courses, they are simply listed without personalized recommendations for different users. This makes it a challenge for newcomers to choose the right one from a large number of programs. At the same time, the APP currently only allows users to add exercise plans for fixed courses, which lacks flexibility.

(5) Lack of official activities

Currently there are no incentives or operational activities on the platform.

(6) The mall page design is bloated

There are too many main buttons on the mall page, their functions are repeated, and their meanings are unclear. At the same time, the marketing advertisements on the mall page account for too large a proportion, and the real product list is placed at the very bottom, affecting the user experience.

3. Proposed Solution

(1) Add health status analysis function

Add artificial intelligence to the software. After connecting with the smart bracelet, it can detect, present and analyze the user's exercise volume, heart rate, blood pressure, blood sugar, body temperature, sleep status and other indicators in real time, and automatically save and upload them to the APP. Evaluate health status based on the analysis results every day.

(2) Redesign the homepage data presentation module

The real-time data card at the top of the homepage can be redesigned to present more information, or allow users to customize the content presented in the card, so that users can view the data they want to see more quickly.

(3) Add smart health assistant function

Allow users to communicate directly with the generative artificial intelligence in the platform. When users send their current status, daily exercise time and goals they want to achieve, the health assistant will provide professional advice and plans on exercise and diet based on user needs and health data, including daily exercise plans, weekly exercise goals, etc. Users can also continue to communicate with the assistant in questions and answers.

(4) Add personalized recommendation function

Based on the user's current status and goals, personalized recommendations are made for courses in the platform, and users can freely customize their own training plans.

(5) Increase operational activities and communities

The platform can increase operational activities and rewards. For example, when users complete exercise goals or other incentive activities on the platform, they can get platform currency as an incentive. Platform currency can be used when shopping in the platform's mall or exchanged for platform membership time to promote users' exercise enthusiasm and activity.

The platform can increase sharing and display functions. When users complete daily exercise, they can directly publish their exercise records, photos, and insights on the platform, which can be seen by other users on the platform, making the platform have community attributes to improve user participation and user stickiness.

(6) Optimize mall design

Optimize the design of the mall module, delete redundant buttons, and only keep those with clear functions. At the same time, merge the cards of marketing advertisements and advance the product list.

4. Target Users

(1) People who need to sit in the office for a long time and lack exercise.

(2) People who want to lose weight.

(3) People who are weak and in poor health.

(4) People who have the habit of exercising and want to test and record the effect of exercise.

(5) Elderly people who value their own health.

[coconuttz]

5 Remote Jobs in Fashion

Here are five common remote fashion jobs that allow you to work from anywhere while still being a part of the dynamic fashion industry:

1. Fashion Writer/Blogger

Fashion writers and bloggers create content for websites, magazines, and blogs. This could include trend reports, fashion news, interviews with designers, and style tips. Working remotely, you can contribute to various publications, run your own fashion blog, or even freelance for multiple outlets. Strong writing skills and a keen understanding of fashion trends are essential for this role.

2. Social Media Manager

As a social media manager, you'll be responsible for managing and curating content for fashion brands on platforms like Instagram, Pinterest, and TikTok. Your tasks might include creating content calendars, posting updates, engaging with followers, and analyzing performance metrics. This role requires creativity, an eye for design, and a deep understanding of social media trends, making it a perfect remote position.

3. Fashion Illustrator

Fashion illustrators create visual representations of clothing designs, accessories, and fashion concepts. These illustrations might be used in marketing materials, design proposals, or fashion editorials. With the right software and tools, fashion illustrators can work remotely, collaborating with designers, brands, or fashion magazines. This job requires strong artistic skills and a unique style that sets your work apart.

4. E-commerce Stylist

E-commerce stylists curate outfits and style products for online retailers. You’ll work with brands to select clothing, accessories, and props that highlight their products in the best light. Remote stylists often collaborate with photographers and creative directors through virtual meetings to ensure the final images align with the brand’s vision. Strong styling skills and a deep understanding of online consumer behavior are crucial for this role.

5. Fashion Product Photographer

Fashion product photographers specialize in capturing high-quality images of clothing, accessories, and other fashion items for online stores, catalogs, and marketing campaigns. Working remotely, you can set up a home studio or collaborate with brands that ship products to you for photography. This role requires expertise in lighting, composition, and photo editing to ensure that the products look their best in a digital format.

[sartajsingh]

Strengths and Weaknesses in Entrepreneurial Skills

Reflecting on my journey as an entrepreneur, I've identified my strengths and areas where I can improve. Understanding these will help me grow and become a better business leader.

Strengths:

Oral and Written Communication: I'm good at expressing my ideas clearly, both when speaking and writing. This helps me confidently pitch ideas and write strong business proposals.

Time Management: I excel at balancing multiple tasks and meeting deadlines. I use calendars and task management apps to stay organized and on track with my goals.

Computer Literacy: I have a good understanding of various software and online tools needed for running a business. I feel confident managing finances with accounting software and using social media for marketing.

Sales/Negotiation: I can connect well with people and understand their needs, which helps me close sales and negotiate deals that benefit both parties.

Weaknesses:

Financial Planning: While I know the basics of financial planning, creating detailed long-term financial strategies is challenging for me. To improve, I'm planning to take a financial management course and get advice from experienced mentors.

People Management: Managing a team effectively is something I need to work on. I sometimes struggle with delegating tasks and giving constructive feedback. To improve, I'm reading leadership books and attending workshops on team dynamics.

Teamwork: Although I work well independently, I find it challenging to work in a team. I plan to join more group projects and seek feedback from team members to improve my teamwork skills.

[henryfitzgeraldblog]

Ditch the 9-to-5: The Ultimate Guide to Transitioning into a Successful Freelance Career

The fluorescent lights hum overhead, the clock ticks agonizingly slow, and the stack of TPS reports mocks you from your desk. Is this the picture-perfect career you envisioned for yourself? If the answer is a resounding "no," and the thought of trading commutes for co-working spaces and pajamas for productivity makes your heart sing, then freelancing might be the answer you've been searching for.

But ditching the security of a traditional job and venturing into the freelance world can be daunting. Fear not, fellow adventurer! This comprehensive guide will equip you with the knowledge and strategies to navigate the transition smoothly and build a thriving freelance career.

Are You Cut Out for Freelance Life?

Freelancing isn't all sunshine and self-made schedules. It requires discipline, self-motivation, and the ability to wear multiple hats – marketer, project manager, and yes, even the actual billable work you do. Before you hit the "post my services" button, take a moment to assess your suitability:

Self-Discipline: Can you stick to a schedule without a boss hovering? Time management is crucial for juggling projects and deadlines.

Motivation: Can you stay focused and driven without the external pressure of a performance review looming? Freelancing success hinges on your internal fire.

Communication Skills: Articulating your value proposition to clients and managing expectations are essential. Hone your communication skills to build strong client relationships.

Financial Savvy: Freelancing often means fluctuating income. Budgeting, saving for lean times, and managing taxes are crucial for financial stability.

Building Your Freelance Fortress: Skills, Services, and Setting Up Shop

Now that you've confirmed your inner freelancer, it's time to lay the groundwork for your freelance empire. Here's what you need to do:

Identify Your Niche: Are you a graphic design whiz, a content writing maestro, or a social media magician? Pinpoint your area of expertise and tailor your services accordingly.

Sharpen Your Skills: Never stop learning! Take online courses, attend workshops, and stay abreast of industry trends to keep your skillset sharp.

Craft a Compelling Portfolio: This is your digital handshake. Showcase your best work, highlighting past projects that demonstrate your expertise and value to potential clients.

Build Your Online Presence: Create a professional website or online portfolio that showcases your services and grabs clients' attention. Utilize social media platforms like LinkedIn to connect with potential clients and build your professional network.

Gear Up for Success: Invest in the tools you need to excel. This might include design software, project management apps, or communication platforms depending on your chosen field.

The Client Conundrum: How to Find Work and Land Your Dream Projects

The lifeblood of any freelance career is a steady stream of clients. Here's how to get them knocking at your virtual door:

Leverage Online Marketplaces: Platforms like Upwork and Fiverr connect freelancers with clients worldwide. While competition can be fierce, these platforms are a great way to build your initial client base.

Network Like a Pro: Attend industry events, connect with potential clients on LinkedIn, and don't underestimate the power of word-of-mouth recommendations.

Guest Blogging and Content Marketing: Publish informative articles on relevant industry websites to showcase your expertise and attract potential clients who need your services.

Cold Pitching: This can be nerve-wracking, but crafting compelling proposals directly to businesses that might need your services can be highly effective.

Freelancing 101: The Nitty-Gritty of Running Your Own Business

Freelancing isn't just about creative work. Here's how to handle the business side of things:

Setting Rates and Contracts: Research industry standards for your services and set competitive yet profitable rates. Always have a clearly defined contract in place that outlines project scope, fees, deadlines, and payment terms.

Invoicing and Payment Management: Develop a system for sending invoices on time and following up on late payments. Consider online invoicing tools to streamline this process.

Taxes, Oh Taxes: Don't let taxes become a nasty surprise at the end of the year. Educate yourself on freelancer tax requirements and consider consulting a tax professional for guidance.

Building a Sustainable Freelance Career: Tips and Tricks for Long-Term Success

The freelance journey is a marathon, not a sprint. Here are some tips to ensure you stay ahead of the curve:

Always Be Learning: Continue honing your skills, stay updated on industry trends, and explore new areas of expertise to keep your services relevant and in demand.

Diversify Your Income Streams: Don't rely solely on one or two clients. Actively seek new projects and consider offering additional services to expand your income potential.

Invest in Yourself: This doesn't just mean fancy equipment. Attend conferences, workshops, or even take a well-deserved vacation to avoid burnout. Investing in your well-being fosters creativity and productivity.

Build a Support System: Freelancing can be isolating at times. Connect with other freelancers online or in your local area. Communities like Sorbet provide a space to share experiences, troubleshoot challenges, and celebrate successes.

The Final Word: Embrace the Freelance Adventure!

Taking the leap into freelancing can be exhilarating and liberating. Remember, the road to success won't always be smooth, but with dedication, perseverance, and the right strategies in place, you can build a thriving freelance career and live life on your own terms. So, ditch the fluorescent lights, embrace the freedom, and get ready to write your own freelance success story!

Bonus Tip: Don't be afraid to experiment and find what works best for you. The beauty of freelancing lies in its flexibility. Adapt your approach, refine your strategies, and continuously strive to improve your craft and your business acumen.

[aishavass]

The North America region dominated the overall Proposal Management Software market in 2019 and it is expected to do so throughout the forecast period...

[sofs-studio]

DES 302 - Week 2 Capstone

#302week2 of capstone! And so the grind begins! 

It seems last week was still half-holiday mode but now the real work kicks off! Last week I revisited my research proposal and reminded myself of the case studies that I gathered. I have quickly understood that in this semester organisation is key to 301 and 302. Thus I created various timelines and to-do lists for all my courses (including how I will implement my design methodology in which weeks). Something I am concerned with this semester is that I will technically be taking a five-paper semester (DES301+302 and INTBUS202). However, it seems so far that this international business paper is on a lighter load in terms of work. 

For context, I am a student in the Business/DEI stream. And, my how might we statement looks at “How might we design through the lens of DEI, for maternal women in the corporate environment”. This comes from my views and concerns when entering the workforce. As well as, circumstances my own family have dealt with. That being said, nearing the end of last week is when my precedents and mood boarding began for this project. At this point in time I have no firm idea of what I want the end result to be. However, I feel I may head in the direction of creating a non-profit organisation that offers perhaps a mixture of products/services. There will be a strong focus on all aspects of the DEI framework. And, this is how I mapped this concept:  

//IDEA//

1. Non-profit organisation = a brand

2. Fundraising scheme = a workshop? / selling products?

3. An app that holds all this information

4. A market campaign to boost awareness (titled: the maternal wall)

The two outputs I am pretty keen to develop are creating a brand (non-profit organisation) and a market campaign. This is due to my passion for marketing, as well as my understanding that there is a stereotype towards maternal women in the workforce. I want to navigate this understanding and provoke viewers of this said marketing campaign to act and think differently towards what the ‘perception’ of maternal women is. With the information I have gathered, I am excited to begin this part of the project. 

So far, the tool I am utilising the most is Miro and Google. These two are working very well hand-in-hand in terms of optimising my searchability and organisational skills. However, I look forward to using tools such as adobe (illustrator and photoshop are my go-to). As well as, perhaps challenging myself to use 3D software such as Maya or Blender - and then figma if delving into UX/UI.

As I embark on this semester-long project I am fearful of the long nights and challenges ahead. I understand this will not be a smooth-running roadmap, and some weeks will turn to shambles. However, I am hopeful with consistency and better organisation,  I will be able to manage any nightmares that await! I am also anxious about the feedback I will be asking for during this week in terms of my ideas thus far - ideally, I get given the green light on my ideas otherwise if not I will find it difficult to look towards other outputs. 

[beesandwasps]

Only going to get worse. You know how it’s been demonstrated that most of the “inflation” of the last decade was actually just companies — and grocery stores are one of the notable categories — jacking up prices because they can? Well, one of the things about modern capitalism is that companies are expected not merely to remain profitable (which in some cases, like grocery stores, would be fairly easy) but have to have consistently increasing profits, year-over-year. If your company’s profits increased 4% relative to inflation last year, but only 2% this year, your company is viewed as in danger of failing — and if you’re just keeping up with inflation, the investors will actively flee.

Which means that all the companies which jacked up prices to see massive profits are left with a problem: they just increased profits massively by ripping everybody off! IIRC, grocery profits are generally up by something like 50% over five years ago! In order to not be considered failures, they need to keep increasing profits. People are starting to get suspicious, though — and people are also starting to be literally unable to afford the prices, which means that continuing to raise prices will cause a drop in sales which will potentially offset the extra profit.

That means they’re going to be looking for extra ways to increase their profits. One theoretical way to do that is to cut costs, but retail has a problem there because they’ve already done most of that. They’re all already doing lean staffing and just-in-time stocking. They’re all already paying the least they can get away with, and providing as few benefits as they can get away with. There’s no pension funds to raid and no insurance plans to cancel, they can’t cut the staff down when they’ve already barely got enough people to man the registers, they’ve already negotiated the best deals they can extort with their suppliers, so what costs can they cut?

Well, “shrinkage” (loss of stock) is a thing they know about and budget for, and that’s primarily associated with shoplifting (although it also covers stock which can’t be sold, usually because of damage, or gets lost in the system, or whatever — it’s the difference between the amount of stock they expected to sell and the amount they actually have on hand to sell). So what’s obviously going to happen in a lot of cases will be increasing paranoia about shoplifting. More security cameras, RFID tags on items so low-cost that the tag costs them a significant fraction of the price item itself, I’m sure the AI hucksters will sell them facial recognition software to catch “known” shoplifters (that’s been in the pipeline for years now).

And the thing is: this is going to fail, and the smarter people in the business already know this. These measures may or may not fail to stop shoplifting, but there just isn’t enough money being lost in shoplifting in most retail that they can increase profits significantly just by reducing it. (If the amount were that high, they would already have taken those steps.) By and large, this is just something that desperate managements will propose in order to satisfy the stock market, which demands they do something even there’s nothing they can meaningfully do, to postpone the inevitable pain the stock market will inflict as a punishment for failing to increase profits again. And even in the rare cases of stores where shoplifting represents a significant dollar amount — say, for example, places which sell electronics, but somehow have a high rate of shoplifting; I’m not sure if there are any places which actually fit that description, because places which sell electronics generally have security measures already in place for those items — they’re still going to have to come up with another way to cut costs further the next year. Great, our previously-implausibly-high level of shoplifting is down so the company made 5% more profit this year! Next year we have to keep shoplifting down so profits don’t fall back down, but also come up with a way to increase profits by 5% more! That’s just not going to happen. Setting the precedent of massive profit increases out of nowhere was a mistake to begin with.

And that means that all these retail businesses are going to take a big hit in the mid-range future. There’s nothing they can do to keep profits growing at the recent insane rates, and unfortunately the stock market may be detached from reality in many ways, but it can destroy a publicly-traded business in the real world by deciding it’s not viable.

Bruh

[redtapebusters]

How to Become a Successful Freelance Grant Writer in 2025

Are you interested in becoming a freelance grant writer but struggling to get your foot in the door? While the demand for grant writers is growing, turning your career path into a profitable business can feel daunting and unclear. Understanding the basics of how the industry works and learning strategies to get started, can help you grow your sole trader venture into a sustainable career.

Gain Experience This may seem obvious, but experience is key to learning the ins and outs of grant writing. Workshops and courses can be helpful, but they often provide only a surface-level understanding. The best way to gain real experience early on is through volunteer work. Reach out to your local historical society, not-for-profit organisations, or any small groups in need of funding but unlikely to have a professional grant writer on staff. Look for gaps in the market and offer your services—via email, phone, or in person.

Network Networking is more than just gaining experience—it's about building long-term relationships. Even if someone can’t hire you directly, they might refer you to others or offer valuable tips. Reaching out to professionals in the field for advice or mentorship is a smart move. Set up your profiles on platforms like LinkedIn and Upwork, and make sure your friends, family, and community know you’re offering grant writing and development services. Opportunities often come from unexpected places—put yourself out there.

Offer Funding Strategies Once you have some experience and contacts, offering tailored funding strategies to potential clients shows initiative and professionalism. Research relevant grants for your target clients and present two or three viable options, along with different approaches they could take. This adds value and positions you as a strategic thinker.

Example: If you're working with a local arts group, you might suggest applying for a state-based arts development grant, a local council community grant, and a philanthropic arts fund. You could outline submission deadlines, eligibility criteria, and how each grant aligns with their goals—helping them understand their options and build a plan.

Uplevel Your Skills Strong executive function, excellent grammar, clear writing, and solid time management are essential. Many fields—such as consulting, journalism, admin, and coordination—offer transferable skills. Reflect on your existing skill set and identify areas for improvement. Set personal challenges like writing mock grant proposals to imaginary deadlines, and study relevant tools such as grant management software.

Have Genuine Passion Finally, a true passion for helping others reach their goals is at the heart of great grant writing. While it can be a lucrative career, it’s by no means “easy money.” Successful grant writers are motivated not just by income, but by the impact they help create. Passion builds trust, motivates you to keep learning, and sustains you through tight deadlines and complex applications. Clients can sense when you genuinely believe in their work—and that connection is what turns one-off jobs into long-term collaborations.

Conclusion Becoming a successful freelance grant writer in 2025 takes more than just good writing—it requires strategy, patience, and heart. By building real experience, connecting with others, continuously improving your skills, and leading with genuine passion, you’ll not only grow your business but also make a meaningful impact. Keep learning, stay curious, and believe in the work you're helping to bring to life. By following these useful tips as a grant writer Sydney, Brisbane and Melbourne based organisations can turn to you when needing a professional in the field.