This document discusses the key components and structure of effective business proposals. It explains that proposals should clearly explain what the reader needs, how the proposal addresses those needs, and provide an overview of the company. Proposals also require a statement of the problem, background and benefits, scope of services, contact details and references. The format should consider the intended recipient and scale of the project. Proposals need to be targeted, well-substantiated, persuasive and organized to successfully convey solutions to the reader.
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This document discusses the key components and structure of effective business proposals. It explains that proposals should clearly explain what the reader needs, how the proposal addresses those needs, and provide an overview of the company. Proposals also require a statement of the problem, background and benefits, scope of services, contact details and references. The format should consider the intended recipient and scale of the project. Proposals need to be targeted, well-substantiated, persuasive and organized to successfully convey solutions to the reader.
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Business Communication for
Career Readiness High Impact Business Writing Module 3
with Sue Robins, M.S.
Business Proposals 1. Explain what the reader needs
2. How your proposal addresses
this need Lesson 5: Proposals Learning Objectives
• Know the basic structure of a report
• Review the components of the summary and the potential audience of your report • Understand the considerations in writing a quality business report. Important Components • Company Overview • Statement of the Problem • Background and benefits • Scope of Services/Scope of Work • Contact Details • References Format
• Consider intended recipient
• Scale/scope of the project 1. Be targeted 1. Be targeted 2. Well-substantiated 1. Be targeted 2. Well-substantiated 3. Persuasive 1. Be targeted 2. Well-substantiated 3. Persuasive 4. Organized