Truth 32. The letter format lets you shortcut proposals
Formal proposals can be enormously time-consuming for organizations and entrepreneurs. If you’re bidding on a government contract or for a big-money project, you usually have no choice but to complete the complex request for proposal (RFP) step by step.
But on many occasions, you can use a simple letter format to save time and anxiety. This approach works well for in-house situations, such as when you’re suggesting an interdepartmental collaboration or a new system or program to your supervisors. The letter format is also a good way to go in a number of business situations that don’t call for intense levels of detail.
Here’s how a letter-style proposal, printed on letterhead, might begin. ...
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