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How to Write Proposal Win Themes With Evidence
RFP Tips

How to Write Proposal Win Themes With Evidence

Connect each proposal win theme to a buyer requirement, a specific benefit and verified evidence. Includes a fictional example and a review checklist.

Sher Rahim
Sher Rahim
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Oct 3, 2026
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4 min read
#win-themes#proposals#evaluation+1
Introducing Agentic Budgeting and Team Reviews in Craxy AI
Product

Introducing Agentic Budgeting and Team Reviews in Craxy AI

Build Excel proposal budgets and Word budget narratives with AI, then review drafts with your team using Lime, Green, Gold, White Glove and Final checkpoints.

Maya Bennett
Maya Bennett
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Oct 2, 2026
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7 min read
#agentic-budgeting#grant-budgets#proposal-budgeting+3
How to Simplify Complex RFP Budgeting with Agentic AI
RFP Tips

How to Simplify Complex RFP Budgeting with Agentic AI

How agentic AI helps build an rfp budget narrative and cost volume: agency templates, live formulas, current GSA rates, and a source for every number.

Maya Bennett
Maya Bennett
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Sep 26, 2026
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13 min read
#rfp-budget-narrative#agentic-ai#cost-proposal+3
Federal Proposal Writing Guide for Small Contractors
RFP Tips

Federal Proposal Writing Guide for Small Contractors

Prepare a federal proposal as a small contractor: review eligibility, requirements, evidence, teaming, pricing and submission instructions.

Maya Bennett
Maya Bennett
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Sep 18, 2026
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26 min read
#federal-proposal-writing-guide#government-contracting#small-business-set-asides+3
NSA, DOT, IRS unsolicited proposal submission: what each agency wants
Strategy

NSA, DOT, IRS unsolicited proposal submission: what each agency wants

Master the complexities of FAR 15.6 with our agency unsolicited proposal guide. Learn how to tailor submissions for the NSA, DOT, and IRS successfully.

Sher Rahim
Sher Rahim
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Sep 15, 2026
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15 min read
#agency-unsolicited-proposal-guide#far-15-6#unsolicited-proposals+4
Building a past performance library that actually wins work
RFP Tips

Building a past performance library that actually wins work

Build a past performance library to transform disorganized project data into a searchable, compliant asset that accelerates proposal writing and wins contracts.

Maya Bennett
Maya Bennett
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Aug 3, 2026
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13 min read
#past-performance-library#proposal-management#government-contracting+2
White paper vs unsolicited proposal: when to use each
Strategy

White paper vs unsolicited proposal: when to use each

Learn the key differences between a white paper vs unsolicited proposal to accelerate your capture strategy, bypass RFPs, and close more government contracts.

Sher Rahim
Sher Rahim
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Aug 3, 2026
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13 min read
#white-paper-vs-unsolicited-proposal#business-development#government-contracting+4
Free Compliance Matrix Template: Word and Excel
RFP Tips

Free Compliance Matrix Template: Word and Excel

Download free editable Word and Excel compliance matrix templates. Track RFP requirements, owners, evidence and final page references, with a worked example.

Matt Whitmore
Matt Whitmore
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Jul 10, 2026
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12 min read
#compliance-matrix-template#federal-rfp#proposal-management+3
Government RFP Responses for Consulting Firms
Strategy

Government RFP Responses for Consulting Firms

Plan a consulting response to a government RFP: review requirements, build evidence, structure the proposal and schedule reviews before submission.

Maya Bennett
Maya Bennett
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Jun 10, 2026
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13 min read
#consulting-firm-government-rfp#b2g-procurement#proposal-management+3
Bid/No-Bid scorecard: a 12-question framework for SMB contractors
Strategy

Bid/No-Bid scorecard: a 12-question framework for SMB contractors

Stop wasting your proposal budget on unwinnable government contracts. Implement a structured bid no bid scorecard to increase win rates and save time.

Sher Rahim
Sher Rahim
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Jun 8, 2026
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14 min read
#bid-no-bid-scorecard#government-contracting#proposal-management+3
Color Team Reviews: Pink, Red, Green and Gold
RFP Tips

Color Team Reviews: Pink, Red, Green and Gold

Plan Pink, Red, Green and Gold Team reviews using the right deliverables. Includes checklists, primary Shipley references and practical review guidance.

Matt Whitmore
Matt Whitmore
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Jun 5, 2026
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17 min read
#color-team-reviews-proposal#proposal-management#government-contracting+3
Shipley Proposal Process: Capture, Draft and Review
RFP Tips

Shipley Proposal Process: Capture, Draft and Review

Understand capture planning, proposal development and color reviews, with primary Shipley references and practical guidance for tailoring your process.

Sher Rahim
Sher Rahim
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May 29, 2026
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21 min read
#shipley-proposal-process#capture-management#proposal-development+3
FAR 15.6 explained: a contractor's guide to unsolicited proposals
Strategy

FAR 15.6 explained: a contractor's guide to unsolicited proposals

Submit far 15.6 unsolicited proposals to bypass crowded RFPs. Learn how to pitch unique, proactive solutions and win sole-source government contracts.

Maya Bennett
Maya Bennett
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May 25, 2026
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18 min read
#far-15-6-unsolicited-proposals#federal-contracting#sole-source-awards+3
Craxy AI vs Loopio: RFP Software Comparison
Comparison

Craxy AI vs Loopio: RFP Software Comparison

Compare Craxy AI and Loopio using published workflows and AI features. Review migration, governance and pricing questions before choosing RFP software.

Sher Rahim
Sher Rahim
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May 24, 2026
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5 min read
#comparison#loopio#loopio-alternative+3
How to Respond to an RFP with Craxy AI: A Complete Tutorial
Tutorial

How to Respond to an RFP with Craxy AI: A Complete Tutorial

A step-by-step guide to building a winning proposal in Craxy AI. From uploading the RFP to AI analysis, outline generation, content writing, and final export — everything you need to submit a polished response.

Sher Rahim
Sher Rahim
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Apr 6, 2026
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11 min read
#proposals#tutorial#rfp+4
Craxy AI vs Responsive: RFP Software Comparison
Comparison

Craxy AI vs Responsive: RFP Software Comparison

Compare Craxy AI and Responsive for RFP responses and questionnaires. Review their published workflows, AI assistance and team requirements.

Sher Rahim
Sher Rahim
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Mar 22, 2026
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5 min read
#comparison#responsive#rfpio+4
What Changed Under the Hood: Content Generation & Readiness
Product

What Changed Under the Hood: Content Generation & Readiness

A technical look at how we improved proposal writing quality and rebuilt the scoring system from first principles — shifting from 'did you fill in the blanks' to 'will this win.'

Sher Rahim
Sher Rahim
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Mar 11, 2026
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6 min read
#content-generation#readiness#ai+3
Craxy AI vs Qvidian: Proposal Software Comparison
Comparison

Craxy AI vs Qvidian: Proposal Software Comparison

Compare Craxy AI and Qvidian using published proposal workflows and AI features. Consider content migration, document templates and review needs.

Sher Rahim
Sher Rahim
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Feb 18, 2026
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5 min read
#comparison#qvidian#upland+4
Craxy AI, Loopio, Responsive and Qvidian Compared
Comparison

Craxy AI, Loopio, Responsive and Qvidian Compared

Compare proposal software by workflow, content reuse, reviewer control and procurement questions, with primary vendor references and current pricing links.

Sher Rahim
Sher Rahim
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Feb 7, 2025
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5 min read
#comparison#loopio#responsive+4
The End of Opportunity Cost: Why You Should Only Have Opportunities
Strategy

The End of Opportunity Cost: Why You Should Only Have Opportunities

Every proposal you chase means another you abandon. That's been the brutal math of business development. But what if that equation no longer applies?

Sher Rahim
Sher Rahim
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Dec 19, 2024
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5 min read
#opportunity-cost#ai#business-development+3
Proposal Readiness Assessment: Review Your Draft
RFP Tips

Proposal Readiness Assessment: Review Your Draft

Review ten proposal checklist items and identify gaps. This free self-assessment gives a heuristic readiness score, not a prediction of your win probability.

Sher Rahim
Sher Rahim
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Dec 5, 2024
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2 min read
#proposals#win-rate#assessment+3
Good vs Bad Proposals: Five Illustrative Examples
RFP Tips

Good vs Bad Proposals: Five Illustrative Examples

Compare fictional proposal examples across requirements, approach, pricing and presentation. Learn where verified evidence belongs before submission.

Sher Rahim
Sher Rahim
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Nov 18, 2024
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3 min read
#proposals#quality#rfp+2

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