SIMPLE PROPOSAL

Simple Proposal

A simple, no-frills professional services proposal from Northwind Studio — easy to fill in, easy to sign off.

PREPARED FOR

Acme Co

PREPARED BY

Northwind Studio

DATE

August 18, 2026

Northwind Studio

SIMPLE PROPOSAL

Overview

This proposal covers the work Northwind Studio will do for Acme Co: what will be delivered, who is doing it, and the timeline to complete.

DELIVERABLES

Clearly defined outputs agreed up front.

TIMELINE

6 weeks

From kickoff through final delivery.

COMMUNICATION

Weekly

A short written update every week.

Objectives

Clarity on exactly what is being delivered before work begins.
On-schedule milestones with weekly check-ins along the way.
Transparent pricing with no surprise line items.
Easy sign-off so we can get started without friction.

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Scope of Work

The engagement runs across three simple phases. Each closes with a short review before the next begins.

PHASE 1 · KICKOFF

Kickoff

A kickoff call to align on goals, review inputs, and confirm the schedule and points of contact before any work begins.

PHASE 2 · EXECUTION

Execution

The core work is completed in weekly increments, with a short written update every week so you always know where things stand.

PHASE 3 · DELIVERY

Delivery

Final files are handed over with a short walkthrough, and the agreed rounds of revisions are completed to close out the engagement.

What is included

Kickoff call to align on goals and inputs
Defined deliverables agreed up front
Weekly written updates on progress
Final files delivered at the end of the engagement

Not included: work outside the agreed scope, third-party costs (software, stock, subscriptions), revisions beyond the agreed rounds, and ongoing support after delivery. New scope can be added in writing at any time.

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Investment

A single engagement fee covers the scope above, with an optional add-on available if you need extra rounds or extended support.

Item	Rate	Qty	Amount
Engagement fee	$3,500	1	$3,500
Optional add-on (extra round or support block)	$750	2	$1,500
Total			$5,000

Payment Schedule

Milestone	Share	Amount
On signature	50%	$1,750
On final delivery	50%	$1,750
Duration	6 weeks	From kickoff

Invoices are due within 15 days. Kickoff is scheduled within 1 week of signature, subject to the kickoff date you provide on the acceptance page.

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Acceptance

To proceed, complete the fields below and sign. This proposal is valid for 30 days from the date on the cover.

PURCHASE ORDER NUMBER

Enter your PO number

PREFERRED KICKOFF DATE

e.g. September 21, 2026

I confirm I am authorized to approve this engagement.

CLIENT

Sign here

Acme Co

PROVIDER

Sign here

Northwind Studio

About this template

The Simple Proposal template is a five-page document for putting your engagement on paper before it starts. It carries an overview with stat cards, objectives, a three-phase scope of work, an investment table with a computed total, and an acceptance page with inputs and signatures.

It is intentionally simple: rename what needs renaming in Bonsai, list your actual deliverables, and set the price. Merge fields handle the client details and date, and the last page collects a PO number, start date, and both signatures.

Details

Format: Doc · 5 pages

Recipients: Client + Provider

Signature: Required

Merge fields: Sender, Receiver, Date