How to write a successful business proposal
The words " business proposal " are expected by any sales
representative, marketing or public relations person. Even if
writing a business proposal doesn't represent a very pleasant
activity, marketing reprezentatives are happy to do it as they
see a potential business opportunity.
The best business proposal is made by having direct contact with
the client. However, there are situation in which direct contact
with the client is not possible. In this case, some suggestions
are required.
Things you need to take into consideration before sending a
business proposal :
1. Start by writing a business proposal by creating a short and
convincing summary of the document in question 2. concentrate
more on the results rather than process and methods. A client
will buy tools and methods only when they are convinced that you
can obtain the results they want.
3. Be generous with your ideas and show your inventivity.
4. The length of the business proposal doesn't matter much.
What matters is quality! Business proposals are accepted based
on their quality.. not quantity.
5. The contens of the business plan needs to reffer to the
client and solving the client's problem.
6. Check and recheck if all information written in the business
plan are valid and to the point.
7. Pay attention to the smallest details, stay away from
stereotypes, use good quality paper and make sure you send your
business plan on time.
8. After you write the business plan, wait on day and pay more
attention to it, read it again and again until you are
satisfied.
9. Write a real business plan based on what you actually can
offer to the potential client. This will help avoid having
unsatisfied clients and unpaid bills!
Writing a business plan is necessary. A well written business
plan can play a decisive role in winning a project, while a bad
written business plan can lead to failure, even when everything
concerning your sales activities went excellent.