Learn to Write Winning State, Local & Education (SLED) Proposals - Workshop

WHAT IT IS

The Backyard Bid Bootcamp: Proposal Writing Workshop is an intensive, hands-on training designed to teach small business owners how to write competitive government proposals that WIN. In just one day, you'll learn the exact strategies, frameworks, and AI-powered tools used by successful government contractors to craft compelling responses to State, Local, and Education (SLED) solicitations.

This isn't a lecture - it's a DOING workshop. You'll bring your laptop, work on real solicitations, and leave with a proposal outline or draft you can actually submit.

ARRIVAL TIME

9:00 AM

WHO IT'S FOR

This workshop is perfect for:

☑ Small business owners ready to write their first government proposal
☑ Entrepreneurs who have found opportunities but don't know how to respond
☑ Service providers (consultants, IT, construction, professional services) targeting SLED contracts
☑ Attendees from our first bootcamp ready to take the next step from discovery to submission
☑ Anyone intimidated by RFPs who needs a clear, step-by-step process
☑ Businesses that have bid before but want to improve their win rate

No prior proposal writing experience required! We'll teach you everything from scratch.

WHAT YOU'LL LEARN

By the end of this workshop, you'll know how to:

☑ Decode solicitation requirements and understand what evaluators really want
☑ Identify evaluation criteria and weight your response accordingly
☑ Ensure compliance with all mandatory requirements (so you don't get disqualified)
☑ Use AI tools to speed up research, outlining, and writing
☑ Craft compelling narratives that showcase your unique value
☑ Structure your proposal for maximum impact and readability
☑ Address scoring rubrics to maximize your competitive position
☑ Avoid common mistakes that cost you the contract

WHAT MAKES THIS DIFFERENT

Unlike typical government contracting seminars, this workshop is:

☑ HANDS-ON: You'll actually WRITE during the workshop, not just take notes
☑ PRACTICAL: We use real solicitations from Georgia Team Marketplace.
☑ AI-POWERED: Learn cutting-edge tools that level the playing field against larger competitors
☑ ACTIONABLE: Leave with a proposal outline or draft ready to submit
☑ SMALL GROUP: Limited to 70 participants for personalized guidance
☑ EXPERT-LED: Taught by Sheena Parker & Bridget Fields, founders of GovConNOW with proven wins.

WHAT YOU'LL WALK AWAY WITH

☑ Proposal Writing Template (reusable for all future bids)
☑ AI Prompt Library for proposal development
☑ Compliance Checklist to avoid disqualification
☑ Evaluation Criteria Worksheet to maximize your score
☑ Sample Winning Proposals for reference
☑ Your Own Proposal Outline or Draft started during the workshop

WHY ATTEND

Government contracts can transform your business, but most small businesses never bid because proposal writing feels overwhelming. This workshop removes the mystery and gives you a proven, repeatable process.

The average SLED contract is $50K-$1M. Learning to write competitive proposals could be the highest-ROI investment you make this year.

WHAT TO BRING

💻 Laptop (fully charged - you'll be writing!)
☕ Your energy and questions!

WHO'S TEACHING

Sheena Parker - Founder, GovConNOW
Government contracting strategist with expertise in SLED market opportunities and small business development.

Bridget Fields - Co-Founder, GovConNOW
Proposal writing specialist and marketing strategist helping businesses win competitive government contracts.

Together, they've helped hundreds of small businesses navigate the government contracting process from registration to award.

PERFECT FOR BUSINESSES IN THESE INDUSTRIES

🏗️ Construction & Facilities Management
💻 IT Services & Cybersecurity
📊 Consulting & Professional Services
🎓 Training & Education Services
🚗 Transportation & Logistics
🧹 Janitorial & Maintenance Services
🔧 Engineering & Architecture
📱 Marketing & Communications
🏥 Healthcare & Social Services
🌱 Environmental & Sustainability Services

REGISTRATION

Spots are filling fast! We're limiting this workshop to 70 participants to ensure everyone gets personalized attention and feedback.
Questions: support@govconnow.co