Client Asking for a Proposal Autor wątku: Joanie G
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Joanie G 
USA
Local time: 19:52
angielski > francuski
Hello everyone!
A client of mine just asked me to write a proposal for a small 3000 words EN > FR project, and honestly, this has never happened to me before. My clients usually only ask for a simple quote. I've been looking online at proposals and they seem to be very developed, long and not at all corresponding to my situation.
Has anyone ever asked you to write a proposal? What did you write in it? How can I make it as short as possible so I don't waste too much time... See more Hello everyone!
A client of mine just asked me to write a proposal for a small 3000 words EN > FR project, and honestly, this has never happened to me before. My clients usually only ask for a simple quote. I've been looking online at proposals and they seem to be very developed, long and not at all corresponding to my situation.
Has anyone ever asked you to write a proposal? What did you write in it? How can I make it as short as possible so I don't waste too much time for such a small project to begin with?
Thanks for your help! ▲ Collapse
| | | | | Same as quote? | Jan 22, 2015 |
Without seeing your client's wording, I would venture a guess that they do want a simple quote... nothing more, nothing less.
| | | | | Probably a detailed quote | Jan 22, 2015 |
Possibly the client wants a breakdown of your quote.
Specify the cost per word, cost of checking, hourly cost of any special formatting/graphics required, as well as any additional effort.
But ask first.
| | | | Joanie G
USA
Local time: 19:52
angielski > francuski
NOWY TEMAT | Something to "sign" | Jan 22, 2015 |
He has actually asked for a "proposal we can both sign", so that's why I'm thinking it's not a quote. I'm a bit puzzled. Maybe he gets proposals from other vendors for marketing projects, but I've never had to do this for translation!
[Edited at 2015-01-23 00:15 GMT]
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Sheila Wilson
Hiszpania
Local time: 03:52
Członek ProZ.com
od 2007
angielski
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| Similar to invoice | Jan 22, 2015 |
I've used a format that's similar to my invoice i.e. all official looking - but making it very clear that it ISN'T an invoice. If necessary, I sign it before sending it off (stamp it, too) and they can do the same.
It keeps some clients happy . And using a similar format to the invoice saves doing everything twice (assuming they accept the quote).
| | | | Joanie G
USA
Local time: 19:52
angielski > francuski
NOWY TEMAT
Sheila Wilson wrote: I've used a format that's similar to my invoice i.e. all official looking - but making it very clear that it ISN'T an invoice. If necessary, I sign it before sending it off (stamp it, too) and they can do the same. It keeps some clients happy . And using a similar format to the invoice saves doing everything twice (assuming they accept the quote).
Thanks for your help!
| | | | | "Pro forma"? | Jan 23, 2015 |
It sounds as if what the client wants is a "pro forma invoice" - an invoice produced in advance to show how it will be presented in due course if you get the job.
| | | | | I think this is just a detailed quote | Jan 23, 2015 |
In my quotes, I send not only the rate but also detailed information:
the title of the document, file format, deliverables, language to be translated, number of words, per word rate, taxes, deadline. I also include a note about the document needing to be in its final version and that any changes may lead to a modification of the deadline, pricing, etc. I also state that any glossaries to be used must be submitted in advance. If advance payment is required, I indicate this along with... See more In my quotes, I send not only the rate but also detailed information:
the title of the document, file format, deliverables, language to be translated, number of words, per word rate, taxes, deadline. I also include a note about the document needing to be in its final version and that any changes may lead to a modification of the deadline, pricing, etc. I also state that any glossaries to be used must be submitted in advance. If advance payment is required, I indicate this along with my account number for making the payment.
I'm not sure what other type of information you could possibly include.
I don't think this is a pro forma invoice, I think it is the terms you both agree to. ▲ Collapse
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