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Building Proposals

Create detailed proposals with cover pages, scope, timelines, and pricing — then convert to invoices.

Building Proposals

Proposals go beyond estimates by presenting a complete project pitch — including a cover page, project scope, timeline, pricing breakdown, and terms. They're ideal for larger projects where the client needs to understand the full picture before committing.

Proposal Sections

Cover Page — Your business name, logo, the proposal title, client name, and the date. This is the first thing the client sees.

Scope of Work — A detailed description of what you'll deliver. Break it into clear sections or phases so the client knows exactly what's included (and what's not).

Timeline — Key milestones and their estimated completion dates. Use a simple table or list format so it's easy to scan.

Pricing — An itemized breakdown of costs. You can group pricing by phase or by deliverable. Each line item includes a description, quantity, rate, and subtotal.

Terms & Conditions — Payment terms, cancellation policy, intellectual property rights, confidentiality, and any other legal terms you need.

Creating a Proposal

  1. Go to Proposals in the sidebar
  2. Click New Proposal
  3. Select a client
  4. Fill in each section using the guided editor
  5. Preview the full proposal to see how it looks to the client
  6. Click Send

Client Experience

When a client receives a proposal, they get a professional, branded document they can review in their browser. At the bottom they can:

  • Accept the proposal — this signals their agreement to the scope, timeline, and pricing
  • Decline — with an optional note explaining why

Converting to an Invoice

After a proposal is accepted, click Convert to Invoice to create an invoice from the proposal's pricing section. All line items transfer over automatically. Set a due date and send.

Tip: Send proposals as soon as possible after a client meeting — the faster you formalize the discussion, the higher the close rate.

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