How to Write Proposals & Reports That Get Results: Master The Skills of Business Writing (Smarter Solutions) [Paperback]

Ros Jay (Author), Ros Jay (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: June 15, 2000 | ISBN-10: 0273644971 | ISBN-13: 978-0273644972 | Edition: Rev.

Whether it's producing monthly reports, research reports or new business proposals for customers, as a manager you will need to be able to write these quickly and effectively. Despite this, most of us are never formally toaught how to write them - it's just assumed that we'll know. Learning to write reports and proposals in a professional way will gain both you and your company numerous benefits. As an individual your ideas will be better understood and absorbed more quickly. For your company, a good report or proposal will create a better impression of the organisation, be persuasive as a sales pitch and consequently be more likely to win you business. Once you've mastered the basics, each new report you write will be easier, saving you both time and effort - putting you in a position where the best projects come your way.

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About the Author

Ros Jay is a freelance writer and editor. She writes on a range of business topics specialising in marketing and communication-related subjects. She also writes for and edits corporate magazines both in print and on the net. She is a senior associate of the institute of Direct Marketing.

Product Details

• Paperback: 166 pages
• Publisher: Financal Times Management; Rev. edition (June 15, 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0273644971
• ISBN-13: 978-0273644972
• Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 6.1 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 10.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,607,574 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars Teaches Structure of Making Persuassive Reports & Presentations, June 2, 2011

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This review is from: How to Write Proposals & Reports That Get Results: Master The Skills of Business Writing (Smarter Solutions) (Paperback)

My need is mostly to write small how-to books and sales letters, and I have found out that this book shows how to structure such writings. It also points out to a great extent the importance of knowing your target audience and having an objective for what you write because it will have lots of influence on what your report/presentation/writing will be able to achieve with its readers.

Normally, most books that teach same topic will write and structure it in a completely different way making it a kind of big deal, but this is one great. This feels like I'm looking at something I've always seen from a completely different point of view bringing a lot of clarity.

It's a great book and I recommend it.