Write a concise, client-ready proposal in plain text that addresses the client's needs and highlights my qualifications. Use:
<client-brief-and-scope>
Client Brief And Scope
</client-brief-and-scope>
,
<timeline>
Timeline
</timeline>
,
<budget>
Budget
</budget>
.
Produce these numbered sections exactly:
1. Executive Summary: 2-3 sentences linking the client's goals to the proposed outcome.
2. Understanding of Needs: 3-5 bullet points capturing objectives, constraints, users, and success criteria from the brief.
3. Proposed Solution & Scope: deliverables, approach, tools, and what is out of scope. Include acceptance criteria for each deliverable.
4. Timeline & Milestones: map to
<timeline>
Timeline
</timeline>
with dated phases, milestones, and deliverables; note review cycles and handoffs.
5. Investment & Terms: align to
<budget>
Budget
</budget>
. Provide a simple breakdown, payment schedule, change-control note, and proposal validity.
6. Qualifications: relevant skills, tools, and domain experience. Emphasize approach and past outcomes without naming specific clients or inventing metrics.
7. Assumptions & Risks: key assumptions, potential risks, and mitigations.
8. Next Steps & Acceptance: clear call to action, info needed from client, and space for approval.
Constraints:
• Tone: professional, clear, confident
• Length: ≤900 words
• Formatting: plain text only; number sections 1-8; use short paragraphs and • bullets where helpful
• Base all content on the inputs; do not invent employers, clients, or specific figures
• If a detail is missing, write TBD and give one practical suggestion
<example>
Timeline line format:
Week 2 (Dec 2-6): Wireframes - Low-fi flows for core user journeys (review on Dec 6).
</example>
<example>
Budget line item format:
• Design (20 hrs @ $100/hr) - $2,000
Payment schedule: 40% deposit, 40% on MVP, 20% on final delivery
</example>