Appendix of Resources

Automated Quoting Systems:

Add database driven quoting to your proposals. Quosal is a 3rd party quoting application which integrates with Proposal Kit templates and Proposal Pack Wizard. Proposal Kit templates and our Proposal Pack Wizard are used to create your proposal. Quosal then adds more automation features such as database driven quoting and estimating. Click the link for a FREE 30 day trial of Quosal. Use Proposal Kit and Quosal together for a complete end-to-end solution:

Business Resources:

Search Engine College - A job in the search industry can be unbelievably lucrative. Staff trained in the latest SEO and PCC techniques are in high demand all over the world. Some command salaries up to $200K and work from home. Gain the skills you need to get started by taking a fast-track course at Search Engine College. First lesson download is free.

BuzGate.org - BUZGate is the leading resource portal for start-up, small and medium-sized businesses.

ELance Online - 100,000+ potential buyers visit Elance Online - the Web's #1 consulting site and top 1,000 most visited website. Awarded Best of the Web by Forbes (2003) & Reliability Certified by the Better Business Bureau. ELance Online connects buyers and sellers in a global services marketplace.

Document Management Software Tools:

deskPDF - Docudesk’s deskPDF family of products provide a simple yet elegant solution for creating PDF documents. In a single click, users can produce high quality PDF’s from almost any application. deskPDF provides all the features of more costly products and more, plus the industry’s best customer support, making deskPDF the best value on the market.

Adobe Acrobat - Adobe Acrobat PDF files are the standard for documents on the web. Use Acrobat in conjunction with your word processor to create PDF files you can post on your web site.

Microsoft Word and Excel - Microsoft Office and related products are a full featured suite of business development tools which will meet the needs of any business.

OpenOffice.org - The OpenOffice.org is a free office suite of business development tools including a word processor and spreadsheet. OpenOffice.org can be used with our Proposal Kits and related products and supports all of the platforms our products were developed for, such as Windows, Mac and Linux.

Proposal Writing Books:

Handbook for Writing Proposals -This is a great primer on the fundamentals of writing a proposal. You will find many of the Proposal Kit and Proposal Pack templates fit very well with the material in this book. This a good reference on how to go about managing the process of writing a proposal, when to and not to pass on a proposal, making client presentations and more.

The Consultant's Guide to Proposal Writing - This book is designed for the consultant and has been revised to incorporate Internet marketing. Much of the structure of the proposal guidelines can also be used with the Proposal Kit and Proposal Pack templates.

Writing Winning Business Proposals : Your Guide to Landing the Client, Making the Sale, Persuading the Boss - This is a not a proposal book for the beginner. It is a very technical discussion on creating proposals best suited for complex and large projects. If you are just getting started stick to the books above. If the books above are to basic for your needs and you have the bases covered, check this one out to fine tune your approach.

Proposal Packaging:

Lockhart Industries - World Class quality firm identity and presentation materials. Lockhart is a supplier of quality binding solutions, cover sets and stationary products for your proposals.

Diagramming Software Tools:

Visio - We use Visio tools to create our web site storyboard diagrams. Their tools make it easy to create and change web site layouts. We currently use Visio 2000 Professional. Available only for Windows.

ConceptDraw - The midrange diagramming tool that runs on both Windows and Mac (supports Mac OS X). They also have a Visio conversion service.

• ConceptDraw for Macintosh (Mac OS/ OS X)
• ConceptDraw for Windows
• ConceptDraw Cross-Platform (Macintosh + Windows)

RFFlow - A lower cost alternative diagramming tool is RFFlow. Their package also supports creating web site diagrams. Available only for Windows.

Government Resources:

US Copyright Office - If you do not register your intellectual property all the copyright notices you stamp on your site and documents will not do you much good. It generally is not worth pursuing copyright infringement when your work is not protected. You works must be registered with the US Copyright Office prior to an infringement to get the most protection and ability to recover damages (consult a copyright attorney or other legal resources for details). All Cyber Sea, Inc. documents, computer programs, scripts and web sites are registered prior to being released to the public. Protect your rights as well by filling out the Form TX and submit it with the payment and 1 or 2 copies of your work as required.