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How to Write a Compelling Business Proposal That Will Get Your Project Approved
No juicy projects, no career advancement
Being able to write a compelling business proposal that will convince the senior team to approve your project is a necessary skill if you want a successful career.
You are more likely to get approval for work that looks fantastic on your CV and expand your business network.
When I started as a new manager, I had not learned that Business Proposals existed.
I thought that all I had to do was tell my manager what I wanted to do. It would either get approved or it wouldn’t — A bit like asking your mum if you can have a party at home (I was very young when I got my first leadership role).
I was blissfully unaware of decision-making processes, budgets, and senior management’s beady eye on anything that took employees away from their desks.
As I moved up the corporate ladder, I realized how much work is involved in getting projects approved, and it was a little daunting. However, I realized that knowing how to knock out a business proposal becomes necessary when you get to a certain level in your career.
Some organizations have a templatized business proposal, but if you don’t have one, here are…
