1. Preparing a Business Report

2. Business Proposal
A document designed to make a persuasive appeal to the audience to achieve a defined outcome, often proposing a solution to a problem
Built around a great idea or solution
Should effectively use traditional categories
Must be credible, logical, and should showcase passion and enthusiasm
Must be professional

3. Table 9.2 - Business Proposal Format

4. Table 9.2 - Business Proposal Format (Contd.)

5. Types of Business Proposals
Solicited
When you have been asked to submit a proposal
Unsolicited
The “cold calls” of business writing
For a clear example of a business proposal, click here

6. Report
A document designed to record and convey information to the reader
The type of report is identified by its primary purpose or function

7. Demonstrate relationships Make recommendations
Types of Reports
Informational report
Informs or instructs
Presents details of events, activities, individuals, or conditions without analysis
Analytical report
Presents information with a comprehensive analysis to:
Solve problems
Demonstrate relationships
Make recommendations

8. Table 9.3 - Types of Reports and Their Functions

9. Table 9.3 - Types of Reports and Their Functions (Contd.)

10. Table 9.3 - Types of Reports and Their Functions (Contd.)

11. How Are Reports Organized?
Whom the report is about and/or prepared for
What was done, what problems were addressed, and the results, conclusions and/or recommendations
Where the subject studied occurred
When the subject studied occurred
Why the report was written, under what authority, for what reason, or by whose request
How the subject operated, functioned, or was used

12. Table 9.4 - Ten Common Elements of a Report

13. Table 9.4 - Ten Common Elements of a Report (Contd.)

14. Table 9.4 - Ten Common Elements of a Report (Contd.)

15. Table 9.4 - Ten Common Elements of a Report (Contd.)