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PROPOSALS
Letters of Intent
Usually short ,concise, brief, and clear.
Read the instructions of the funding
about agency) State the problem that needs to be addressed Project Description (Objectives, Approach, new methods and benefits) Time and Support Needed (If Budget is not requested dont include) Contact Information
Your authorization is needed for the initiation of the summer analyst program. I must emphasize the immediate and long-term benefits that will result from this new addition to human resources. It is a fast fix for our overworked employees during the summer, and it extends a successful hiring pattem for years to come. Please inform me of your decision within two weeks so that we can prepare for the university oncampus recruiting season beginning in January. As you have played an instrumental role in building the HR department, your thoughts are greatly appreciated. I would enjoy meeting with you to discuss the proposal.
1. Title Page
It Contains: Project Title Project Team Institution Name Submission Deadline, or the Date of Preparation
3. Statement of Need
This section represents the reason behind your
proposal and should specify the problem to be solved and the need to solve it or research it. Has to be persuasive: Include the facts and evidence, statistics that support the need for the project. Include an explanation of the project's significance and how compatible it is with your organizations programs. Give the reader hope.
4. Project Description
This section should have 5 subsections Objectives Methods Staffing Project Administration Evaluation
5. Budget
The budget must be calculated with
reasonable accuracy. As you start preparing the budget, go back through the proposal narrative and make a list of all personnel and non-personnel items related to operation of the project. The budget must be divided into direct and indirect costs.
with proposals to show the background, areas of interest, research qualifications, capabilities, and publications of the person submitting the proposal and those who will be working on the project. A current list of references to relevant literature in the field.
7. Appendices
This section includes documents and information which support the proposal such as: - Illustrations, - Figures and graphs, - Letters of support, - Certifications.
The proposal is too ambitious. There are no clearly defined priorities and timetable. There are no results of pilot studies or other preliminary data. The Budget is unrealistic. The application is fragmented and disjointed Carelessness I dont have to go into detail, trust me and look at my track record Cannot rely on your reputation, it does not work. The proposal tends to be too cautious and does not venture into new, unexplored areas
Cover Sheet Executive Summary Table of Contents Statement of Purpose Company History Business Description Products and Services
Market Analysis
Cover Sheet
Identity information The words Business Plan Your name and business name Company logo Address Telephone number Fax Number Email Address Web Address (URL) Submission date Looks vs. content
Executive Summary
Most important part of the plan
30-second test Concise explanation
WRITTEN LAST
Table of Contents
Include page numbers
List of headings
Major Subsections
Statement of Purpose
guide Financing
How much money is needed? What will the money be used for? How will the funds benefit the business? Why does this loan or investment make business sense? How will the funds be repaid?
Operating guide Who will use it? Will it layout strategy plans? How will it be updated? Becoming self-sufficient
The loan will supplement the owners equity investment of $20,000, and will be repaid beginning the month after disbursement according to lender terms. Funds will play a crucial role in sustaining the business as the client base grows, and will allow the business to become self-sufficient by the beginning of year two.
Company History
Mission Statement Basic product description
Customer highlights
Your niche and unique qualities Strategic alliances Awards and merits
employees, revenue levels/ growth) 1-3 year plan future milestones to reach (sales goals, hiring employees)
Business Description
Mission statement
Legalities: business type Basic product or service description New, takeover, expansion, franchise
General strategy plan List of planned milestones (business formation, opening date, hiring employees, reaching certain revenue goals) Planned strategic alliances
Work already done Experience in the business
services Indicate stage of development: inprocess, prototypes, samples Patents or trademarks, legal contracts, licensing agreements, regulations, certifications The Brochure Section
Market Analysis
Industry analysis
Customers: individual, business Competition
Marketing Strategy
Cite Sources!
issues
Location, age, gender, occupation Ethnic group, lifestyle, education, income Sector, location, structure Sales level, distribution classification, number of employees
Competition
Rule of Three for Competitive Study
Why your company is superior Trends in competitive companies Similar and dissimilar SWOT (strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, threats) Lessons learned Advertising Eye on the future
Competitive Grid
Competitor Offerings Shahnaz Hussain Mens/women's cut/styles/color perms Starts at $38 100% markup High traffic, highly visible 20+years, up-to-date trends Set hours, little schedule flexibility Low 11 active chairs Over 4000 Body Care Mens cuts only BEST CUTS Mens/ womens cut/ style/ color/ perms Starts at $30 75% markup High traffic, not visible 13+ years, up-to-date trends Custom hours to suit clients needs Sole stylist 1 active chair Over 300
Service Prices Retail Prices Location Expertise Service Turnover Capacity Client Base
Starts at $50 100% markup Moderate traffic, highly visible 15+ years, young hairstylists Manager never there High 8 active chairs ?
Marketing Strategy
Obtaining a profitable share of the entire
marketplace
Product: sellable aspects, brand image Pricing: cost-plus or economic value Placement Promotion
Management
Job descriptions of the decision makers
I do everything! Compensation, benefits
Production/ Operations
Logistics plant location, facilities needed, space requirements, capital equipment needed, labor requirements
If applicable: purchasing policy, quality control program, inventory control system, production cost breakdown, subcontracts
Environmental and other issues Further research and development What is done vs. what is TO BE done
Cost of construction: 7.8 million francs ($1.5 million). Weight of foundations: 277,602 kg (306 tons). Size of base area: 10,281.96 square meters (2.54 acres). Pressure on foundation: 4.1 to 4.5 kg per square centimeter Total weight: 8.56 million kg (9441 tons). Maximum sway at top caused by metal dilation: 18 cm (7 inches). Weight of elevator systems: 946,000 kg (1042.8 tons). 1671 steps to the top. 15,000 iron pieces (excluding rivets).
Financial Plan
THE PRIMARY EVALUATING TOOL
Methods of Financing
Personal funds
Family/ friend loans and gifts Angel investor Venture capital Grants Personal loan Business loan
credit record Adequate collateral Cash investment: generally 20-30% of total project Experience in the business you are starting A solid business plan
Licenses/ Permits
Insurance Advertising/ Promotions
Personnel Lease/ Rent/ Mortgage Loan Payments Legal Fees Accounting Supplies Salaries/ Wages Dues/ Subscriptions/ Fees Repairs/ Maintenance
Insurance Advertising/ Promotions Depreciation Payroll Expenses Internet Payroll Taxes Travel/ Entertainment Miscellaneous 3-6 Months of Operating Capital
Year One 3 4
10
11
12 Total
Appendices
Supplemental materials Resumes of management team Past three years of tax returns Current bank statements Copies of existing loans or notes Interim income statement and balance sheet Personal financial statement Copies of legal documents Copies of potential contracts Letters of reference TOTAL PACKAGE FOR A LOAN APPLICATION