business proposal

Formal venture pitch

A business proposal is a formal document offering goods or services to a potential client, outlining what you'll deliver, how, and at what cost.

Unlike a business plan (which describes your company's strategy), a proposal is directed outward—it's a pitch to win specific work: We submitted a business proposal for the redesign project.

Proposals may be solicited in response to a request, or unsolicited as a way to pursue new opportunities.

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