proposal-writer

SKILL.md

Proposal Writer

Overview

This skill helps you create professional, persuasive business proposals that clearly communicate value and win deals. From simple quotes to comprehensive RFP responses.

Use Cases:

Sales proposals and quotes

Project proposals

Partnership proposals

RFP/RFI responses

Grant applications

Service agreements

How to Use

Tell me about the opportunity (client, project, requirements)

Share your solution and pricing

Specify the proposal type and length needed

I'll create a structured, compelling proposal

Example prompts:

"Create a proposal for website redesign services"

"Write a partnership proposal for joint marketing"

"Draft an RFP response for IT services"

"Generate a project proposal for the new feature"

Proposal Templates

Sales/Service Proposal

# [Project Name] Proposal

**Prepared for:** [Client Company]
**Prepared by:** [Your Company]
**Date:** [Date]
**Valid until:** [Date]

---

## Executive Summary

[2-3 paragraph overview of the opportunity, your solution, and key benefits. This should be compelling enough to stand alone.]

**Key Highlights:**
- [Benefit 1]
- [Benefit 2]
- [Benefit 3]

---

## Understanding Your Needs

### Current Situation
[Demonstrate understanding of client's current state and challenges]

### Goals & Objectives
[What the client wants to achieve]

### Key Requirements
- [Requirement 1]
- [Requirement 2]
- [Requirement 3]

---

## Proposed Solution

### Overview
[High-level description of your approach]

### Deliverables
| Deliverable | Description | Timeline |
|-------------|-------------|----------|
| [Deliverable 1] | [Description] | [When] |
| [Deliverable 2] | [Description] | [When] |

### Approach & Methodology
1. **Phase 1: [Name]**
   - [Activity]
   - [Activity]

2. **Phase 2: [Name]**
   - [Activity]
   - [Activity]

### Why This Approach
[Explain why your solution is the best fit]

---

## Investment

### Pricing Options

**Option A: [Name]**
| Item | Price |
|------|-------|
| [Service/Product] | $X,XXX |
| [Service/Product] | $X,XXX |
| **Total** | **$X,XXX** |

**Option B: [Name]** *(Recommended)*
| Item | Price |
|------|-------|
| [Service/Product] | $X,XXX |
| [Service/Product] | $X,XXX |
| **Total** | **$X,XXX** |

### Payment Terms
- [Payment schedule]
- [Payment methods accepted]

### What's Included
- [Inclusion 1]
- [Inclusion 2]

### What's Not Included
- [Exclusion 1]
- [Exclusion 2]

---

## Timeline

| Phase | Duration | Start | End |
|-------|----------|-------|-----|
| [Phase 1] | [X weeks] | [Date] | [Date] |
| [Phase 2] | [X weeks] | [Date] | [Date] |
| **Total** | **[X weeks]** | | |

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## Why [Your Company]

### Our Experience
[Relevant experience and expertise]

### Case Studies
**[Client Name]** - [Brief success story with metrics]

### Our Team
| Name | Role | Relevant Experience |
|------|------|---------------------|
| [Name] | [Role] | [Brief bio] |

---

## Next Steps

1. Review this proposal
2. Schedule a follow-up call to discuss questions
3. Sign agreement and submit deposit
4. Kick off project on [Date]

---

## Terms & Conditions

[Standard terms or link to full terms]

---

## Contact

**[Your Name]**
[Title]
[Email] | [Phone]
[Company Website]

Quick Quote Proposal

# Quote for [Service/Product]

**To:** [Client Name]
**From:** [Your Company]
**Date:** [Date]
**Quote #:** [Number]
**Valid for:** 30 days

---

## Scope of Work
[Brief description of what you'll deliver]

## Pricing

| Item | Qty | Unit Price | Total |
|------|-----|------------|-------|
| [Item 1] | [X] | $XXX | $X,XXX |
| [Item 2] | [X] | $XXX | $X,XXX |
| | | **Subtotal** | $X,XXX |
| | | Tax (X%) | $XXX |
| | | **Total** | **$X,XXX** |

## Timeline
- Start: [Date]
- Completion: [Date]

## Terms
- [Payment terms]
- [Warranty/guarantee]

## To Accept
Reply to this email with "Approved" or sign below:

Signature: _______________ Date: ___________

---

Questions? Contact [Name] at [email/phone]

Partnership Proposal

# Partnership Proposal

**[Your Company] + [Partner Company]**

**Prepared by:** [Your Name]
**Date:** [Date]

---

## The Opportunity

[Describe the market opportunity or business case for partnership]

## Partnership Vision

### Shared Goals
- [Mutual objective 1]
- [Mutual objective 2]

### Value for [Partner Company]
- [Benefit they receive]
- [Benefit they receive]

### Value for [Your Company]
- [Benefit you receive]
- [Benefit you receive]

## Proposed Structure

### Partnership Type
[Distribution, co-marketing, technology, referral, etc.]

### Roles & Responsibilities

| Area | [Your Company] | [Partner Company] |
|------|----------------|-------------------|
| [Area 1] | [Responsibility] | [Responsibility] |
| [Area 2] | [Responsibility] | [Responsibility] |

### Revenue/Benefit Sharing
[How value will be distributed]

## Pilot Program

### Phase 1: [Duration]
- [Activity]
- [Success metric]

### Evaluation Criteria
- [KPI 1]
- [KPI 2]

## Next Steps

1. Discuss this proposal
2. Align on terms
3. Draft partnership agreement
4. Launch pilot

---

Let's schedule a call to discuss: [Calendar link]

Proposal Writing Best Practices

Executive Summary

Write it last (after full proposal)

Make it stand alone

Lead with client benefits, not your features

Keep to 1 page max

Understanding Section

Show you've done your homework

Reference specific client challenges

Use their language and terminology

Acknowledge their goals

Solution Section

Focus on outcomes, not activities

Explain WHY, not just WHAT

Use visuals where helpful

Make it easy to understand

Pricing Section

Offer options when possible

Anchor with higher option first

Be transparent about what's included

Justify the investment

Call to Action

Make next steps crystal clear

Remove friction (easy to say yes)

Create urgency appropriately

Provide contact for questions

Output Format

# [Proposal Title]

[Structured proposal following appropriate template]

## Summary
- Total investment: $X,XXX
- Timeline: X weeks
- Key deliverables: [List]

Customization Options

Tell me your preferences:

Length: Brief (2-3 pages), standard (5-10 pages), comprehensive

Style: Conservative/corporate, modern/creative, technical

Focus: Price-competitive, value-focused, relationship-building

Format: Document, presentation slides, email-friendly

Limitations

Cannot research the specific client (provide context)

Pricing must be provided by you

Legal terms should be reviewed by counsel

Industry-specific regulations may apply

Cannot guarantee deal closure

Examples

Example: SaaS Implementation Proposal

Input: "Create a proposal for implementing our HR software for a 500-person company. 3-month timeline, $75,000 budget, includes training and support."

Output:

HR Software Implementation Proposal

Prepared for: [Client Company]
Prepared by: [Your Company]
Date: [Date]

Executive Summary

We're excited to partner with [Client Company] to modernize your HR operations with our comprehensive HR software platform. This implementation will streamline your people processes, reduce administrative burden, and provide real-time insights across your 500-person organization.

Key Benefits:

Reduce HR administrative time by 40%

Single source of truth for all employee data

Self-service portal reducing HR tickets by 60%

Full implementation in 12 weeks

Investment Summary

Phase
Investment

Implementation & Configuration
$45,000

Data Migration
$10,000

Training Program
$12,000

Go-Live Support
$8,000

Total
$75,000

Includes 12 months of priority support

Implementation Timeline

Phase
Weeks
Activities

Discovery & Planning
1-2
Requirements, data audit, project plan

Configuration
3-6
System setup, workflows, integrations

Data Migration
7-8
Historical data import, validation

Testing & Training
9-11
UAT, admin training, employee training

Go-Live & Support
12
Launch, monitoring, optimization

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