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3. Justification a. Competitive Analysis - A review of competitor practices demonstrates the importance of adapting to industry trends in order to remain competitive and meet evolving customer expectations.

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6.b.i: The design phase begins with an initial meeting to establish project objectives and ensure all stakeholders have a clear understanding of the proposed project.

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6. a. i. Surveying local IT consulting firms will help identify current industry challenges, service demands, and opportunities for growth within the market.

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4. b. Analyzing projections in finance and budgeting demonstrates how different spending levels can impact marketing effectiveness and overall return on investment.

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1. c. This proposal will outline the key areas of focus, limitations, and objectives to clearly define the project’s overall scope and expected outcomes.

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1: 1.b The recommendations outlined in this proposal are grounded in a thorough analysis conducted by our team of experienced professionals, whose expertise in web development and digital marketing qualifies them to lead this initiative.

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4. a. Evaluating internal sources of funding within the company will allow us to trim excess operational costs and to reallocate those resources directly to this project.

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5.c.i. By expanding our service capabilities, the proposed system will drastically reduce response time and ensure a higher level of continuous support for our clients.

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5a.iii. Offering 24/7 online sales allows the company to generate revenue at any time and reach customers beyond traditional business hours.

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1. a. This proposal is in response to the RFP issued by ABC Inc. on October 3, 2014, entitled, “Save our Schools.”

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a. Research phase

i.      Survey IT consulting firms in the area

ii.      Choose the best one

B. Design phase

i.      Initial meeting to describe project

ii.      Departmental input request

iii.      Project review

iv.      Second meeting

v.      Project review

vi.      Finalization of design requirements

c. Implementation phase

i.      Submit design requirements to chosen IT firm

ii.      Set schedule of updates/ project milestones

iii.      Initial unveiling iv.      General meeting

v.      Departmental training

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a. Sources of funding within the company (i.e. where to trim)
b. Options and projections

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a. Marketing/sales

i.      Internet advertising

ii.      Access to international markets

iii.      24/7 sales

b. Collaboration
i.      Within departments
ii.      With suppliers
iii.      With project partners

c. Customer service

i.      Increased customer support

ii.      Increased product/service awareness

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a. Competitive analysis (i.e. everyone else has one)
b. Profitability analysis  (i.e. it will pay for itself in X years
c. Business analysis (i.e. it will streamline operations)

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a.    Develop a company web site
i.  Establish a committee
ii. Set a budget
iii.  Appoint a project manager

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a. Identify proposal request
b. Establish authority
c. Describe scope