| name | proposal-generator |
| description | Create professional client proposals with pricing, scope, timeline, and deliverables.
TRIGGERS - Use this skill when:
- User wants to create a client proposal or quote
- User mentions proposal, scope of work, or client pitch
- User needs to write a project proposal or service agreement
- User asks to create a bid or estimate for a client
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Proposal Generator
Overview
Creates professional, conversion-optimized client proposals that clearly communicate value, scope, deliverables, pricing, and terms. Designed to close deals.
Workflow
Step 1: Gather Proposal Details
Ask the user:
- Client name & company
- Service/project being proposed
- Client's problem (what pain are you solving?)
- Your solution (what will you deliver?)
- Pricing (fixed, retainer, hourly, or tiered?)
- Timeline (estimated duration)
- Any discovery call notes or context
Step 2: Structure the Proposal
Follow this proven proposal structure:
1. Cover Page
- Your company name/logo placeholder
- Client name
- Proposal title
- Date
- Confidentiality note
2. Executive Summary (1 paragraph)
- Restate their problem in their words
- Preview your solution
- Hint at the expected outcome
- Keep it under 100 words
3. The Problem
- Describe their current situation
- Quantify the cost of inaction
- Show you understand their world
- Use their language, not yours
4. The Solution
- Your approach (how you'll solve it)
- Why this approach works
- What makes you qualified
- Brief methodology overview
5. Scope & Deliverables
- Numbered list of exactly what's included
- Clear boundaries (what's NOT included)
- Deliverable format (files, reports, access, etc.)
- Revision/feedback rounds included
6. Timeline & Milestones
- Phase-by-phase breakdown
- Key milestones with dates
- Dependencies (what you need from them)
- Review/approval checkpoints
7. Investment
- Pricing (present value first, price second)
- Payment schedule
- What's included at each tier (if applicable)
- Optional add-ons
8. Why [Your Company]
- Relevant experience
- 1-2 mini case studies or results
- Unique qualifications
- Social proof
9. Next Steps
- Clear CTA (what to do to move forward)
- Proposal validity period
- How to accept
10. Terms & Conditions
- Payment terms
- Cancellation policy
- IP ownership
- Confidentiality
Step 3: Apply Persuasion Principles
- Anchoring: Present highest-value option first
- Social proof: Include results from similar clients
- Urgency: Add proposal expiration date
- Risk reversal: Include guarantees or pilot options
- Specificity: Use exact numbers, not ranges
Output Format
Generate the proposal in markdown, ready to be converted to PDF or DOCX:
# Proposal: [Project Name]
## Prepared for: [Client Name], [Company]
## Prepared by: [Your Name], [Your Company]
## Date: [Date]
---
## Executive Summary
[Concise overview]
## Understanding Your Challenge
[Problem statement]
## Our Approach
[Solution overview]
## Scope of Work
### Included:
1. [Deliverable 1]
2. [Deliverable 2]
...
### Not Included:
- [Exclusion 1]
- [Exclusion 2]
## Timeline
| Phase | Deliverable | Duration |
|-------|------------|----------|
| Phase 1 | ... | Week 1-2 |
| Phase 2 | ... | Week 3-4 |
## Investment
| Option | Includes | Investment |
|--------|----------|------------|
| [Standard] | ... | $X,XXX |
| [Premium] | ... | $X,XXX |
## Why Work With Us
[Credibility section]
## Next Steps
[How to proceed]
## Terms
[Standard terms]
Quality Checklist
