Proposals: Comparing Real Proposals
Web Many new companies with services or products to offer would like to land corporate or government contracts. However, they are intimidated by the proposal (RFP process). You have been asked for help by your friend Mikayla, who has started her own designer uniform company. Her goal is to offer her colorful yet functional uniforms to hospitals and clinics.
Before writing a proposal, however, she wants to see examples and learn more about the process. Your Task. Use the Web to find at least two examples of business proposals. Do not waste time on sites that want to sell templates or books. Find actual examples. Then prepare a memo to Mikayla in which you do the following:
a. Identify two sites with sample business proposals.
b. Outline the parts of each proposal.
c. Compare the strengths and weaknesses of each proposal.
d. Draw conclusions. What can Mikayla learn from these examples?