Generally I believe my va business will not need to create a proposal. Maybe I am wrong. I charge hourly for my services. However, recently I had a request from a potential client to write a proposal based upon the services they request of me. I don't know how to do this. Can anyone help? Thanks. Dawn:cool:

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Dawn M. Draper
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Dawn, I've had to prepare proposals for big projects I've applied for. If you'd like to pm me your email address I can send you the basic template and points to cover.

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Thank you, I will do that, if I can figure out how to PM. Haven't done that yet, lol.

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Dawn M. Draper
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I agree, only for big projects would you "need" to prepare a proposal, or if the client requests one.

If you plan on responding to an RFP's it's good to have a template to start from for any proposals. I work on a project basis so I am always providing a proposal or quote for clients.

When I was doing work on a retainer or hourly basis I did (and still do) have an information package that I provide for clients when they ask for such information. For when I was working on an hourly basis I had commonly asked questions, my rates, how I work with clients, expectations etc along with a bit of information about my company and myself.

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Renee

Thanks for this info. This is just what i was looking for. Need to write a proposal/quote for a PC working on a hourly basis.

Shonelle

I find that writing a proposal helps to clarify the project so there is no confusion about what is expected. What I submit is very simple, but clear. Here is an example of a proposal I have submitted (If anyone has recommendations they are more than welcome to provide suggestions regarding my proposal):

Proposal
Profile: Admin Support
Price: $200.00
Details:
Scope of Work: Submitting of 10-articles to the 10-directory specified sites. The work details the copying and pasting said articles, titles, and descriptions into the specified fields for each directory.

Client Provides:10-articles, directory usernames/passwords if necessary, keywords for each article, titles for each article, 10-list of directories, and descriptions for each article.

Deutmeyer Consulting Services will provide: Labor as detailed in the scope of work.

Completion Time: 1-day after proposal is accepted. After this project is completed negotiations will resume if project should continue as a more permanent status as needed.

Please let me know if you have any questions and thank you,

Patty Deutmeyer
Deutmeyer Consulting Services

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Patty Deutmeyer
Deutmeyer Consulting Services

Originally Posted by reneeshupe

If you plan on responding to an RFP's it's good to have a template to start from for any proposals. I work on a project basis so I am always providing a proposal or quote for clients. When I was doing work on a retainer or hourly basis I did (and still do) have an information package that I provide for clients when they ask for such information. For when I was working on an hourly basis I had commonly asked questions, my rates, how I work with clients, expectations etc along with a bit of information about my company and myself.

Renee,

Would you feel comfortable providing a sample packet for us?

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Patty Deutmeyer
Deutmeyer Consulting Services

This is something I am working on today. I want to keep it simple. I will see what I can come up with. This thread was a good start for my project today.

Thank you, I think that would be very helpful to many of us!

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Patty Deutmeyer
Deutmeyer Consulting Services