| When seeking out freelance work, the proposal is the | | | | (feature) and (feature). I believe we are best suited to |
| meat and potatoes of your effort to get hired and get | | | | provide you with the solution you're looking for that will |
| paid. If you're a writer, the proposal is also a showcase | | | | not only (insert benefit) but will (another benefit). Below |
| for your skills because your skill in selling yourself is | | | | you will find my ideas to carry out the solution you |
| reflective of your ability to write on behalf of your | | | | seek. |
| client. | | | | With our combined 20 years of experience developing |
| A good proposal should be concise, powerful and | | | | these solutions, I am confident you will be most |
| persuasive. It should also have a logical flow which | | | | satisfied with the work we do. We feel that designing |
| answers the following questions:o What will you do?o | | | | a web site is for more than just making money. Our |
| Why will you do it in the manner you describe?o How | | | | background in design and marketing will lead to a |
| will you do it?o How much will you charge?o What are | | | | website that helps you gain new customers and keep |
| your payment terms (including up front fees)?o When | | | | the ones you have while presenting your company |
| will you do it? | | | | with the image you envision. |
| Start your proposal with an introductory paragraph | | | | You will find our bid for this project and payment terms |
| summarizing any information that has already been | | | | on the following page. This quote is good for 30 days |
| discussed. This is important to show you understand | | | | from the date presented. Upon acceptance, we are |
| the desires of the client. Sometimes the client may only | | | | ready to start immediately. |
| read this portion (it happens) so make sure you get the | | | | Freelance job proposals can be very simple, one page |
| most important points in the introduction. | | | | documents or can span several pages. It depends on |
| Here's an example freelance bid proposal. | | | | the complexity of the job and on the client. The best |
| Your contact info | | | | way to figure out what is required is to maintain good |
| Date | | | | communications with your prospective client. As you |
| Client's contact info | | | | get more projects under your belt, you'll develop an |
| Dear Client, | | | | archive of proposals, which you can use to build |
| After reviewing your requirements, I've researched the | | | | proposals for future projects. Experience and |
| aspects of the project as you've specified. As I see it | | | | efficiency come with time and action so get started |
| you're looking for a web site that provides (feature), | | | | today and write that proposal. |