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Tips and Guide to Writing a Proposal that Will WOW Your Client

Does writing a proposal seem confusing? Notcleanses. The script will include
sure what format to use or what informationtestimonials from clients, details and
to include? This is a simple guide toopinions from medical professionals not
writing a great proposal that will increaseassociated with Model Health Products to show
your new business and sales.The key tounbiased approval of products and will be
securing new business is in building ahosted by a female host who has used the
relationship with your prospective clientsproduct and will act of the company's spokes
and showing them you can delivery exactlyperson.Our studies have shown a female
what they want. A well-constructed proposalbetween the ages of 30 and 35, who is between
can do this for you and can dramatically5' 6" and 5' 8" and is a size 6 with light
increase sales and business. Don't miss thebrown or darker blonde hair, is most trusted
sample proposal at the end!FIRST STEPSTheand garnishes more sales for health products.
first step of the process to securing new(Please note: This is fictional data made up
business is of course making the contact.for example in sample proposal only. This is
Once you have the contact or you must buildnot an actual statistic or study. I do not
the business relationship. This can easilywish to cause confusion or a false
be done through a simple meeting, whether instatistic.)Take Charge of Your Health will
person or on the phone, to figure out yourneed to identify an esthetically pleasing
clients needs and wants. The next key steplocation for shooting and ensure a quite
to the processes of securing new business isatmosphere. This is necessary for both the
to take the needs and wants of the client andvisual of the film and the sound quality of
detail out how your can deliver exactly whatthe audio captured during filming.Top Quality
they are looking for and become there "GO TO"Video will hold casting interviews with
for the job!A detailed proposal should bepotential hosts for the video. After
sent to the client within 24 business hoursselection of the host(s) we would like to
of the "needs and wants" conversation withsuggest a read through with you and your
your prospective client, if not sooner. Ifassociates at Model Health Products as well
the project they are looking for is neededas the Top Quality Video's team in order to
immediately the quicker your response timeensure the shoot derives the footage and
the better. This may mean they need thecontent desired for the video.We would like
proposal within an hour or two. A quickto suggest that questions be carefully
response time to the client will do manydrafted by Model Health Products for the
things to increase the relationship anddoctors and clients to elicit the responses
potential for securing business:Quickdesired for the video. Also, an interviewer
Response Time in Delivering Proposal Will:1.with in-depth knowledge of Model Health
Show your interest in their company and doingProducts work and/or clients would be an
business2. Present your company as efficientasset to the quality of the content elicited
and responsive, which is a key in businessfrom the clients during the interview.The
and shows you provide quality customerlast recommendation is that specific clients
service3. Place you in the forefront of thebe requested to participate in the interview
race for the new business, if the client isprocess based on their level of enthusiasm,
accepting multiple proposals4. Deter thequality of success stories and statistics or
company from reaching out for other proposalsdetails of information they have to
and contacting your competitor5. Begin theshare.COSTS
process of the business cycle and make it
easy for the company to deliver a YES onOption #1 for Cost Section of Proposal:
contracting you for the projectDRAFTING THEBroke out and detailed. Good if end product
PROPOSALThis will be a guide for the formator service has some unknowns or they may be
and content of drafting an excellentbudgeting and take only certain items or
proposal. Your will need to modify theservices. It allows you to give them
proposal for your client and business, ofoptions.
course.A proposal should be specific to your
client and there needs and wants. It shouldAdverting, interviewing and casting, script
reflect your company's ability to delivery adrafting, equipment provision, 8 Hours
superior product/service in a timelyfilming,  set  up  and  tear  down  $1400.
manner.CONTENTIntroductionThe introduction
should speak directly to your contact andBurning all client interviews and other raw
refer to him/her by name to create a personalfootage to DVD for initial review will be
relationship with the proposal.After your$495.
personal introduction, provide and
introduction to your company. Include theWe are not aware of the length you are
following:- What you do (describe yourlooking for and amount of content desired for
product(s) or service(s) including those thethe final video. Here are the prices for a
client may not be aware of so they understand15-minute and a 60-minute video. Please let
the scope of your work)- How long you haveus  know  which  you  would  prefer  to have.
done this and/or who your other clients are
(this will be a resume of sorts and show yourA fully edited, ready for viewing 15-minute
stability, qualifications and track recordpromotional  video  will  be  $750.
for your work and references)- List specific
clients that you have worked for andA fully edited, ready for viewing 60-minute
providing similar work to. This may bepromotional video will be $2595.If needed or
company's in their same industry or companieswanted we can provide a more detailed
that you have provided the same work to.60-minute  video.
(Listing these clients will further your
qualifications to provide work for the newPackage for Extended Content Video,
client)The Work or The ProductThe next60-minutes:
section will describe the work or the product
you will be delivering to the client.The workIf needed or wanted we could add a second
or product should be described in greatday of filming and film introductions of
detail. The more details the better. If itModel Health Products personnel, details of
is a step by step process explain the stepsthe Prescott program, "About Us" and any
the will be done.Sell your service/productother come on dissemination techniques. This
here in this section.MethodologyThe60-minute video could also be broken up into
"Methodology" is " particular procedure orchapters on a main menu screen for easy
set of procedures" or "the analysis of theviewing options and efficient use. The total
principles or procedures of inquiry in aprice on this video would be $6095 and would
particular field". The common idea here isinclude 2 days of filming (day 1 - client
the collection, the comparative study, andsuccess stories and day 2 - filming at Model
the critique of the individual methods thatHealth Products), 2 days worth of footage
are used in your field.If applicable to yourburned to DVD for intial viewing, a fully
service or product, this section will be usededited 60 minute video with success stories,
to provide explanation of your methods andchapters and additional content on Model
procedures of work. It will give the clientHealth  Products  program  and  company.
insight into your reasoning and methods for
execution of project.CostsWrite out theOption #2 for Cost Section of Proposal: All
bottom line. It will simply be "this workin one price. Good if end product or service
will be $____".This section will be asis  simple  and  sold  as  total  package.
detailed as needed for your service/product.
If you are unsure of the scope of service orAdvertising, casting interviews, hiring and
products desired by the client you maypayroll for host(s), equipment and staff
include options or separate out costs so theprovisions including cameras, lighting
client may "pick and choose" what is neededequipment, camera operators, audio equipment,
and within budget.TimelineIn delivering to aand direction, 8 Hours filming, set up and
client it is essential to maintaintear down, fully edited 20-minute promotional
professionalism. This of course includes,video with sound design, original score,
delivering what is promised. The clienttitling, smooth transitions and 4 hours of
should be given a timeline or deadline forre-editing,  if  needed,  $6995.
when the product or service will be
delivered. DO NOT PROMISE WHAT YOU CANNOTThis investment will pay off very handsomely
DELIVER. It is better to overestimate theby your company owning a top quality
time you need to complete your work thanpromotional and marketing video and materials
underestimate and break your promise to athat can be used for in office viewing, on
client.If the timeline and deadline areTV, for a mail marketing DVD to potential
dependent somewhat on the client detail outcustomers, as an online clip, etc. The
what the client must provide and when youmarketing uses for this video are endless and
will need it. Or you can make your timelinethis one time video can produces years of
based on when they deliver what is needed.sales and exponential growth in a short
(See example below under "Timeline" in sampleamount  of  time  for  Model Health Products.
proposal.)ClosingInclude instructions on the
next step:How to getting started or moveOur fees are paid 50% to start and 50% upon
forward  from  heredelivery of the final report. Or if the full
amount is paid to start, we provide a 5%
How  to  accept  this  proposaldiscount.TIMING.Option #1 for Timing Section
of Proposal: Broke out and detailed due to
How  to  send  paymentunknowns or circumstantial timing deadlines.
This is ideal if the completion of your
What is needed next?In closing thank yourservice or delivery of your product is
client for the acceptance of the proposal anddependent on the client meeting certain
or for their consideration.Make sure totargets. The timing and completion is then
include your name, your title, your company'sfactored based on them providing the
name, and contact information. The morenecessary information or tools needed for
contact information the better. Give them asyou.
many ways to contact you as possible and let
them  choose  which  is  most  convenient.The timing on this particular project will
vary depending on the following scheduling
It is a good idea to include success storiespoints:
at the end of your proposal to further the
trust in your company and superiority of your1. A date and time will need to be scheduled
product/service.Tips:- Remember a proposal isfor filming the client interviews and
a  bonding  agreementseminar.
- Write your proposal in a confident, up2. The raw footage DVD's can be completed
tone  fashionwithin  10  days  of  the  initial  filming.
- Make sure it is detailed and contains only3. The review the footage and editing
truthdecisions on content for the video will be
needed.
-  Do  not  promise  what you cannot deliver
4. Once those decisions have been made a
- Follow up on your proposal(s). Nothingmeeting between the in charge for the project
beats  live  communication.at Model Health Products via phone or in
person would be necessary to communicate the
- If the client declines your services dodesired content and style for the final
not shy away from asking "why". It may givevideo. These requests should also be written
you valuable information for the future or anand provided to Top Quaity Video to ensure we
opportunity to re-negotiate the currentduplicate  your  requests  correctly.
proposal  with  the  client.
5. The final video will be completed within
- As a tip for your business, you can check2 weeks of receipt of the instructions for
to see if you or your company are owedthe  video.
unclaimed money from the government. 8 out
of 9 Americans are owed money. You canOption #2 for Timing Section of Proposal:
utilize this money in marketing efforts toSimple timeline and promise for completion.
secure new leads to send proposals too!SAMPLEThis is ideal if the delivery of the product
PROPOSAL:May 27, 2006Bob Smith, VP ofservice is simple and is dependent solely on
Operationsyour company or with minimal requirements
from  the  client.
Model  Health  Products
We will conduct the research on your company
14500  Plaza  Drive  Suite  600and product, write the script, cast, film and
deliver the final video with in 4-6 weeks
Los Angeles, CA 91700Dear Mr.from  the  date  we  receive  payment.
Smith,INTRODUCTIONPursuant to our
conversation and conversations with ModelMr. Smith, if you have any comments or
Health Products Associates, the following isquestions, please give me a call or contact
a proposal for Top Quality Video to produce ame via e-mail. If this proposal meets with
promotional video for Model Healthyou and your company's understanding and
Products.Before proceeding with the proposal,agreement, please so indicate by return
however, and while it would appear you aree-mail and the appropriate invoice will be
already familiar with our work, I will takesent.Thank you very much. We appreciate the
the liberty of providing a brief introductionopportunity.Steve  Tranger
to Top Quaity Video.Top Quaity Video was
created to fulfill the myriad of productionVP  of  Operations
and film needs both corporate and commercial.
We provide full-scale production needsTop  Quaity  Video  Inc.
including filming, casting, script writing,
lighting, direction and editing.Our products1200  PCH  Suite  200
include music videos, short and full-length
films, commercials, corporate videos,Malibu,  CA  91700
training videos, event videos and television
programs.Our clients include multi-million800-500-1111  Extension  115
dollar enterprises such as Taco Bell and we
have also produced work for countless other323-555-1212  Mobile
clients and businesses both large and
small.Specifically, with regard to your work888-952-0000  Fax
and your product, we have conducted corporate
and promotional videos for Dr. Richard
Manger, who is in the health products field
and we have created promotional videos forStories  from  our  clients:
Susan Vummers Aerobic products and Chop
Master 1000 as seen on the Home Shopping30  Second  Commercial
Channel.I have also taken the liberty of
placing some of the success stories from our"The 30 second commerical spot that TQV made
website at the end of this proposal.THEfor us increased our sales by 40%. The
WORKTop Quaity Video will film for 8 hourscommercial is flawless and communicates the
for Model Health Products at a agreed uponquality of our company. Thank you TQV."Best
and scheduled date.We will provide allRegards,
equipment needed for filming the interviews
of Model Health Products clients. This willSam  Adams,  President
include broadcast quality cameras for
filming, tripod, lighting equipment (ifBest  Products  Around  Inc.Corporate  Video
required for shooting location), and audio
equipment.The footage captured from the"You followed our requests to a "T" and
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DVD for Model Health Product's review.After adaily. Our employees are interested in
review of the footage, yourself and anygrowing with our company and looking forward
others involved in the decision makingto management positions due to your video. I
process will instruct on which footage orcannot tell you what it has meant to our
interviews, or portions thereof, to includecompany to have an inspired team of employees
in the final video.This can be edited by Topand  the  ability  to  promote  from within."
Quality Video without your input, if
preferred. We can offer 15 years experienceScott  Sofa,
to the project and edit per this knowledge
and our discretion.A promotional video willCEO
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