Latin abbreviations are not recommended when writing plain English so they should be avoided in bid and tender documents. Instead of writing ‘e.g.’ simply put ‘for example’. If you think you need to use ‘i.e.’ (meaning ‘that is’), perhaps you should have explained yourself more clearly in the first place.
A proposal’s cover letter should be thought of as a mini executive summary. You should avoid merely stating your appreciation for the opportunity to submit an offer or your ability to comply with their requirements. The letter should be upbeat, compelling and include clear guidance about the next steps and/or contact information.
If you have a big document to produce it is helpful to know how much time you will need to complete it. The first step is to collect rough figures about the time it normally takes you to draft, to tailor and to proofread material. You can calculate the number of hours needed by using … Read more..
