Though it's important to write proposals so almost anyone can understand, RFPs may not do us that same kindness. Brush up on a few terms to make sure they're not unfamiliar!

Knowing what's needed in a proposal then breaking the process down into bite-sized steps proves for an easier, cleaner system. Be prepared and work as a tight-knit team to achieve everything you need in a timely manner.

Organization is key with proposal strategies. When the proposal team knows their roles, responsibilities, and deadlines, the rest is much easier to manage.

Preparing for and executing a proposal takes an especially involved brand of teamwork. The firm being All In for this process is critical to successful proposals and business as a whole.

A proposal is nothing without prepared technical professionals, but preparedness takes a lot of legwork before even the RFP drops. Positioning in advance puts proposals at an advantage throughout the entire process.

One of the steepest learning curves in the social media sphere is the jargon particular to each platform. Some networks share terms—others have their own. Brush up on them or learn more!

As marketing coordinators, know that projects are not the only content to elevate your firm and extend their influence. Likewise, marketing should not be a mere copy-paste between social media platforms. Know and understand the diverse range of possibilities open to you in order to make sure your time in social media marketing is well spent.

Social media marketing needs a balance of diversity and consistency to be at its most effective—that means new content within a reliable plan and system. Consider both the big picture and the minutia to create social media feeds that your followers can rely on.

One of the most challenging demands in marketing is maintaining authenticity, but it is an easier problem to solve than it seems. The sheer number of experts behind every firm in the AEC industry makes achieving authenticity a cinch—so long as technical professionals take a step out.

Everyone at the firm should be involved when it comes to creating and engaging with content in the social media sphere—everyone has a role, whether that's creating a vision or sharing posts within their personal networks.