DOCUMENT GUIDE · BUSINESS PROPOSALS

Make a business proposal people can understand.

A good proposal tells a client what problem you're solving, what they'll receive, what it costs and what happens next. Skip the fluff and write for the person making the decision.

Six sections worth including

  1. Client's problem: a short, specific description of the need.
  2. Recommended solution: your approach and what makes it suitable.
  3. Deliverables: concrete items and what's out of scope.
  4. Timeline: milestones, review dates and client responsibilities.
  5. Pricing: fees, assumptions, taxes where applicable and payment schedule.
  6. Next steps: acceptance process and point of contact.

Example request to start with

“Draft an editable Word proposal for a three-month office cleaning contract. Include an executive summary, scope, weekly schedule, client responsibilities, monthly price table and a clear acceptance section. Ask me for missing prices rather than making them up.”

A proposal is not automatically a binding agreement. Have contracts and legal terms reviewed when appropriate.

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