Elements of writing a winning business proposal

A winning business proposal needs to have three basic elements known as the 3 Ps: The problem, the proposed solution and the pricing information. You need to show to the client that you understand clearly what the problem is that you are trying to solve. You should state enough to show that you also have the solution to the problem. When you know the problem and you have the solution, the pricing information states your fee or, if you are looking for funding, ensure you state the profit-sharing formula.

Draft a sample business proposal now using the information below:

Do your research: Find out everything you can about your potential client. What is their mission and goal? What problems do they face and how does your proposition help them solve the problem? People only listen to you if your idea helps them fill a need or problem – keep this in mind. If your proposition does not help a client fill a particular need, you need to reconsider your pitch.

Keep your proposal short and precise:
Yours probably won’t be the only proposal they have to consider. Keep it short, simple and attach only important details. Make sure your title and the first sentence are captivating enough to hold the interest of the reader.

Put yourself in the place of the company/reader:
If you were the reader and someone presented that proposal to you, what would you like to see? What areas of problem and solution would you like the proposal to discuss? What tone and structure would you like the proposal to carry? People often turn down requests because what they like to hear does not appear. This is where doing your research becomes important because you need to know what challenges and problems they face and how best to solve them.

Why should they choose you?
There are probably other proposals they have to consider. Why should they refuse others and choose yours? Highlight your skills, talents and experience at handling such issues: a brief profile of yourself or your company and what best qualifies you for the job.

One of the best ways to draft a business proposal is to use software or download a template and edit to suit your particular needs. pandadoc .com has lots of proposal templates for different situations. Make sure to add your own touches and keep your proposal unique.

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