The marketing RFP: Everything you need to know
Marketing is an important part of any successful, growing business. From television ads to website design, the results of marketing efforts surround us almost constantly. Consequen...
Author: RD Symms
RD is a senior copywriter at Responsive. He has more than 15 years of experience in writing, content development, and creative strategy. Connect with RD on LinkedIn.
Why RFPs are a cornerstone in the enterprise sales cycle
Responders play a pivotal role in winning new business for enterprise organizations. You are a key team member who wears many hats. From content writer to marketing and sales, you ...
How to maximize ROI of a strategic response management platform
Leading RFP teams and other responders have 16 percent higher win rates and 34 percent more revenue, according to the Responsive 2023 Strategic Response Management Maturity Report....
The perfect proposal format: Create eye-catching RFP responses
While it’s true that looks aren’t everything, when it comes to your proposal format, appearance is important. Visual appeal is often overlooked, but it shouldn’t be. The way ...
How to write a letter of intent to bid: Tips, examples & template
If you regularly respond to RFPs, you have probably encountered buyers who ask you to submit a letter of intent to bid as part of the response process. While this step in the RFP p...
How to issue an IT RFP: Tips, templates and examples
Deciding to invest in an information technology (IT) service or product is stressful. Granted, it’s usually a big purchase and the expectations are high. You have to evaluate doz...
Strategic sourcing manager: procurement role on the rise
For strategic sourcing managers, procurement is about more than simply finding the lowest price. It’s about seeing the big picture. It's what makes this position unique. Indeed, ...
The best request for proposal (RFP) questions to ask vendors
Crafting a successful request for proposal (RFP) takes time, research and practice. But, most importantly, it requires you to ask the right RFP questions.
To figure out what you...
The top 23 procurement technology tools for 2023
When it comes to procurement, the last few years have seen an incredible amount of technology innovation and adoption. As procurement technology becomes more specialized and effici...
RFP meaning: What is a request for proposal?
The request for proposal, often referred to as an RFP, is a common business tool used to find the best vendor while maximizing value and minimizing risk. Despite its importance and...
Investment committee guide: Duties, best practices and resources
Investment committee members bear a tremendous responsibility. Indeed, their actions can directly impact the individual members, participants and beneficiaries they represent. Boun...
Cost savings vs cost avoidance: What’s the difference?
In procurement, both cost savings and cost avoidance are strategies used to reduce expenses. Indeed, both are part of a holistic approach and are often used as procurement KPIs. Bu...
