How to write a freelance proposal that makes the next decision easy

Editorial follow-up: a useful assumptions box

Quote:This estimate assumes the client supplies approved product facts, one contact consolidates feedback, and the existing page template remains in use. Researching missing facts or redesigning the template would require a revised estimate.

Specific assumptions make a proposal easier to evaluate. They also give the buyer an early chance to correct your understanding. Avoid burying a dependency in dense text after the price has already created a different expectation.