Chapter 11 Proposals, Business Plans, and Special Reports 11
Chapter 11Krizan Business Communication ©20052 Why are proposals important to the business world?
Chapter 11Krizan Business Communication ©20053 Proposals can obtain funding for Projects—internal or external Entrepreneurs for business creation Departments reorganization to promote expansion
Chapter 11Krizan Business Communication ©20054 Justify the following statement: “Proposal writers are risk takers.”
Chapter 11Krizan Business Communication ©20055 Proposals are gambles because they Take time to develop Are often rejected
Chapter 11Krizan Business Communication ©20056 Effective proposal writers assess Possible success Whether to proceed
Chapter 11Krizan Business Communication ©20057 Identify several factors contained in powerful, persuasive proposals.
Chapter 11Krizan Business Communication ©20058 Proposals should Hold receivers’ attention Explain proposal benefits Give proof of benefits Motivate desired action
Chapter 11Krizan Business Communication ©20059 Relate important content elements of proposals.
Chapter 11Krizan Business Communication © Elements for successful, persuasive proposals contain Introduction Content coherence Report highlights Action request
Chapter 11Krizan Business Communication © Why is the proposal summary crucial to success of proposal?
Chapter 11Krizan Business Communication © Proposal summaries give busy people a quick, complete overview.
Chapter 11Krizan Business Communication © Are prepared after proposal is written Contain vital information from each major section Proposal summaries
Chapter 11Krizan Business Communication © What are the qualities of good business plan writers?
Chapter 11Krizan Business Communication © Business plan writers Use all available resources Complete thorough research Include all key financial assumptions Strive for accuracy Are enthusiastic