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HOW TO WRITE A BUSINESS PROPOSAL

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Before you begin preparation of your proposal, carefully read the “Request for Proposals” (RFP) and “Frequently Asked Questions” (FAQs) to clearly understand the issues to be addressed and the information you are required to submit. All proposals must include certain basic information. These basics include:   Why are you doing this project?   What will you be doing?   How will you be doing it?   Who will be doing it?   Where will it be done?   How long will it take?   How much will it cost?   .     Executive Summary: Some people consider this the most important part of the proposal because it is the reviewer’s first impression. Even though it appears first, write it last because it is a summary of the proposal. The executive summary is a concise description of the project covering objectives, need, methodology, and dissemination plans. It should identify the expected outcomes of the project.   An executive summary should be