LO1+6
A written order to sell equipment is an example of what?
A proposal
What is the first item that is put in a formal proposal?
RFP or Letter of Transmittal
A business plan’s purpose is to help manage a company and raise ___?
Capital/Money/Funds
Formal business report ressemble ________________ in their similar : length, organization, and serious tone.
Formal Proposals
The ______ of a formal business is the “meat” of the document, where the author or team discuss the problems and findings.
Body
This is a writing tactic you can use to make the introduction of a proposal more persuasive.
Hook
What are the two entities that “Grant Proposals” are meant for?
A government department or civilian organization.
What am I?
I highlight the main points of your business plan and should not exceed exceed two pages. Should conclude with introducing parts of the plan and asking for financial backing.
Executive Summary
Rather than presenting an offer (as per the formal proposal), the formal business report presents _________________.
The End Product
What are the two types of formal report headings? Explain the types?
1)Functional heading (such as results of survey, analysis of findings)(sensitive topics)
2)Talking heading (Employment Benefits, Holidays)(informative and interesting topics)
This section of a proposal describes the experience and qualifications of the project leaders.
Staffing
What is the component called in a formal proposal where you list the tables and figures used in the proposal?
List of illustrations
I explain the purpose of the business and explain why it will succeed.
Mission Statement.
Formal business reports target ONE or MULTIPLE audience(s).
Multiple
The ______ is the summary of report in which evaluation of the positives and negative aspects of the discussion are presented.
Conclusion
What is the first thing you should do before you start writing and you’re done analyzing the problem?
Make a Draft/Plan
What is the purpose of a “Grant Proposal”?
Explains a project, outlines its budget, and requests money in the form of a grant.
I outline a realistic start-up budget that includes fees for expected costs such as legal and professional services, occupancy, licenses and permits, salaries, etc.
Financial Analysis
The vinyl enclosure or heavy paper binder that protects the pages of a formal business report and give it a professional look is called : _______________
Cover
What are the two types of referencing formats ?
1) Modern Language association (MLA), references are listed in alphabetical order
2)American Psychological Association (APA), references are listed depending on the location of the referred sentence in the report.
This is the central item in most proposals that presents the proposed cost of the project.
Budget
On top of the the six components in an informal proposal, how many more components does the formal proposal have?
7
I provide necessary extras, such as managers’ resumes, promotional materials, and product photos.
Appendix(es)
You are always the author or the business report AND the executive summary of that report. TRUE or FALSE and why?
False : “However, occasionally you may be asked to write an executive summary of a published report or article written by someone else”
Incidental or supporting materials belong in _____ at the end of a formal report.
Appendixes