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Free tool · Business proposals

Free business proposal builder

Explain the work, set expectations and present your price. Turn your own words into a clear client proposal.

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Build your proposal

Write the details; the document updates as you type.
Example Sample content is marked. Replace or remove every remaining example before exporting. Clearing examples keeps your own edits.
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Proposal and peopleGive the proposal a specific title and identify who it is for.
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Approach and scopeExplain the client need and the work you propose. Be specific about what is included.
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Timing and termsSet out the sequence, dependencies and proposed payment arrangements in your own words.
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Proposed feesAdd separate lines for phases or deliverables. Amounts exclude VAT and sales tax; no tax is calculated.
Total proposed fees€2,400.00
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What is a business proposal?

Updated · By the Skileo team

A business proposal explains the work you offer a specific client, the outcome you aim for and the proposed price and terms. It connects the client need to a practical scope, named deliverables and a realistic schedule. This builder organises your text and fee items; it does not invent an approach, verify claims or decide the agreement for you. Review the finished document in the context of your own business and client.

Business proposal, quote, business plan and contract compared
DocumentMain purposeWhat to focus on
Business proposalPresent an approach for a particular client.Objectives, scope, deliverables, timing, fees and next steps.
QuoteState a price for defined work.Precisely what the price covers, any conditions and applicable taxes.
Business planDescribe how a business will operate and develop.Customers, strategy, operations and financial planning, rather than a single client job.
ContractRecord the agreement and obligations between the parties.The legal effect depends on the content, circumstances and applicable law; the document title alone does not decide it.
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Create a proposal in three steps

  1. 1Explain the workIdentify the client and write a specific summary, scope and deliverables. Replace the example content with details you can stand behind.
  2. 2Set timing and feesDescribe milestones, dependencies and payment terms. Add priced fee items and check the total before tax.
  3. 3Review and saveEnlarge the preview, check each section and save a PDF through your browser. Review the saved file before sharing it yourself.

Blank business proposal template

Prefer to draft offline? Download the blank outline in this language and use it to plan your scope, fees and terms.

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Before you send the proposal

  1. Make the client objective clearStart with the problem or opportunity the client described. Explain what success would look like and how the proposed work supports it. Avoid unsupported claims, invented testimonials or promises that depend on factors outside your control.
  2. Separate activities from deliverablesA workshop is an activity; a documented set of decisions may be its deliverable. State what the client receives, in which format and with how many review rounds. Put work that is not included in the exclusions section.
  3. Explain the fee basisUse clear descriptions for each phase or deliverable. The builder multiplies quantity by unit price and sums the rounded lines in your selected currency. It does not calculate taxes, discounts, instalments or currency conversion. Explain special arrangements in your payment terms.
  4. State dependencies and responsibilitiesSay what information, access or feedback the client must provide, and what the timeline depends on. Use relative milestones when dates are not agreed. Keep your timeline text consistent with the deliverables and payment terms; the tool does not reconcile them automatically.
  5. Review the agreement as well as the layoutCheck names, scope, fees, dates and all assumptions. A proposal can have legal consequences depending on its wording and how it is accepted. If the work needs specific legal terms, obtain suitable advice and agree those terms explicitly rather than relying on this general template.

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Business proposal questions

Is this business proposal builder free?

Yes. You can edit, preview and save a PDF without registering. The builder works in your browser and uses no AI tokens or paid API.

Does the builder write my proposal for me?

No. It provides a structure and clearly marked examples. You write the content and choose the fees. Every remaining example must be replaced or cleared before export, so a sample scope or fee is not silently included in your PDF.

How are the fees and taxes calculated?

Each line is quantity multiplied by unit price, rounded to the currency’s minor unit. The total is the sum of these rounded lines. All fees are before VAT or sales tax. Taxes, discounts, payment instalments and currency conversion are not calculated.

Is the proposal automatically a legally binding contract?

There is no universal answer based on the title alone. Legal effect depends on the wording, the parties’ actions and applicable law. This builder does not provide legal advice, collect acceptance or add a signature. Review the terms you intend to use and seek appropriate advice when needed.

Can I use it for consulting, design or other services?

Yes. Adapt the summary, scope, deliverables and fee items to the work you offer. Write your own timeline, payment terms and exclusions. It is a general client proposal structure, not a specialist tender form or a substitute for a procurement process with its own requirements.

Can I add my logo, remove the credit and print several pages?

Yes. Add a PNG or JPEG logo and choose an accent colour. The Skileo footer credit is optional. Long proposals continue onto additional PDF pages; use the enlarged preview and check the saved PDF for page breaks before sharing.

Are proposals saved, sent or signed online?

The draft is saved only in this browser when storage is available. It is not uploaded, emailed, signed or accepted online. Start over clears the draft fields. Download PDF opens the print dialog; choose Save as PDF, then share the saved file yourself.

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