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Write proposals in English

English proposals are standard for clients in North America, the UK, Ireland, and global companies.

Cakedesk lets you draft proposals in English with natural phrasing and consistent formatting, so teams can approve them faster.

Option 1: Write proposals in English with Cakedesk

Cakedesk is a simple proposal and invoicing app for Windows and Mac. Select English as the document language, define the scope and pricing, and later turn the proposal into an invoice without recreating the project.

  • Create proposals in English and many other languages
  • Convert proposals into invoices
  • 3 proposals for free
  • No subscription or recurring costs
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Option 2: Create English proposal in your browser

For a one-off document, use Cakedesk's free online proposal generator. It works without an account: describe the project, select English, edit the generated proposal, and download the PDF.

✨ The proposal generator even has a built-in AI that can generate the proposal for you!

#Who typically accepts English proposals?

  • Clients in the US, UK, Ireland, Canada, Australia, New Zealand
  • Global companies that prefer English documentation
  • Tech startups and agencies working internationally

#Common proposal terminology in English

  • Proposal / Quote → Proposal or Quote
  • Proposal number → Proposal No.
  • Proposal date → Proposal date
  • Valid until → Valid until
  • Scope of work → Scope of work
  • Total price → Total price
  • Acceptance → Acceptance

#Formatting conventions in English proposals

  • Date format: MM/DD/YYYY (US) or DD/MM/YYYY (UK)
  • Decimal separator: dot
  • Thousands separator: comma
  • Currency: symbol before the amount (e.g., $1,200.00 or £1,200.00)
  • Paper size: Letter (US) or A4 (UK/International)

#Structure of a typical English proposal

  • Clear "Proposal" or "Quote" label with a number
  • Project description and scope of work
  • Pricing breakdown and taxes if applicable
  • Validity period
  • Acceptance section for signature or approval

#Example proposal wording in English

  • Proposal No. 2025-008
  • Proposal valid until 03/30/2025
  • Scope of work: Website redesign and handover
  • Total price: $2,500.00
  • Accepted by: ____________________

#Writing English proposals with Cakedesk

Cakedesk helps you:

  • Start from English proposal templates
  • Present scope and pricing clearly
  • Show taxes the way your client expects
  • Keep proposals easy to reuse for similar projects

Send polished proposals that are easy for English-speaking clients to approve.