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Business proposals

Drive business success with compelling, ready-to-use business proposal templates by Microsoft Word.

Convert leads into sales with proposals

Pitch business ideas formally with a business proposal template in Word. Each template is designed to showcase business services or products to prospects sharing essentials like project description, deliverables, and pricing. Clearly communicate a value proposition that educates and converts future leads into customers.

Fast track proposal writing with Copilot in Word, which can help polish writing, help brainstorm, and improve the overall readability of your proposal.

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Polished business proposal templates

Present business solutions with clarity using a structured business proposal template. Whether you’re preparing a solicited business proposal or crafting a general outreach document, Word has an editable proposal template that suits your business.

Effective sales and marketing proposal templates

Capture your prospect’s attention with well-drafted marketing proposals and sales plans. Edit proposal examples and personalize the look and feel to suit brand needs and business objectives. 

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Comprehensive business plan templates

Create a strategic vision or outline a blueprint for new initiatives with a business plan proposal template. Explore customizable templates with useful content prompts to follow and complete the components of a business plan.

How to create a business proposal using a template in Word

  1. Visit Word for the Web - Microsoft 365

  2. In the search templates box, type in business proposal

  3. Double click on a free business proposal template you want to use

  4. Replace the placeholder text with your own information

  5. Save, print, and send your business proposal as a PDF

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Adaptable business proposal templates

Word has project proposal samples that are designed to be versatile, from small startup business proposals to larger enterprises. The helpful placeholder sections serve as a guide to create an accessible proposal document in a few clicks.

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Enhance business proposals with AI

Improve project proposals and business writing with AI using Copilot. Start a proposal draft, rewrite existing proposal ideas, and summarize lengthy sections into engaging pitches. Copilot can also refine executive summaries and customer problem sections to be more informative.

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Create branded business proposals

Achieve a professional look by adding your company logo and color scheme to the proposal document. Whether you’re representing a large service business or a small startup, create a lasting impression by adding your brand prominently on the cover page. You can also insert a branded page watermark to safeguard your proposal against plagiarism.

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Visualize timelines and pricing with tables

Present proposed activities, implementation schedules and costs with clarity by using editable tables in Word. Choose from a range of stylish table designs, including grids and list tables, to showcase your proposed activities and costs at a glance. Customize colors and cell shading to match your brand.

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Save and share proposals

Save, download, share, or print your proposal document all within Word for the web. Save your file and click the share button to send your document directly to your recipient. You can also choose a versatile format like PDF.

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Frequently asked questions

Create a business proposal for free with a professional template in Word