Lean. Trim. Clear. Concrete. In a world where business decisions are made between two rings of a cell phone, this is what any successful proposal must be. It’s a lesson entrepreneur Patrick Riley has parlayed into a multi-million-dollar business career. And as he shows in this one-of-a-kind book, the key to success is getting your proposal onto a single page.

Step by step, The One-Page Proposal outlines how to create an attention-grabbing pitch that will elicit an immediate-and positive-response. Whether you’re soliciting a small grant or a billion-dollar merger, Riley’s detailed advice and personal examples will help focus your message, distill your ideas, and express them clearly and convincingly. Tips cover:

* Knowing your audience.

* Using active, positive language.

* Compressing your data.

* Tactfully asking for what you want.

From choosing the right investor to choosing the right typeface, The One-Page Proposal is an indispensable tool to help turn any business dream into a practical reality.