Client Proposal Generator Tool

Overview

The Client Proposal Generator Tool is a web application designed to streamline the proposal creation process for prospective clients. This tool allows users to input their project details (such as budget, scope, and goals) and automatically generates a professional, branded proposal using the agency's predefined templates. The generated proposals are downloadable in a sleek PDF format, providing a consistent, branded experience while creating early touchpoints with prospective clients. This tool showcases the agency's professionalism and commitment to delivering tailored services.

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Features

• Custom Proposal Generation: Clients can input project details such as budget, scope, timelines, and goals.
• Branded Templates: All proposals follow the agency’s branded template, including logos, colors, and fonts.
• Downloadable PDF: Clients can download the generated proposal as a PDF for easy sharing and review.
• User-Friendly Interface: Simple form for clients to fill in their information quickly.
• Customizable Sections: Proposal sections like introduction, goals, timeline, budget, and scope are tailored to each client.

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Tech Stack

• Frontend: HTML, CSS, JavaScript (React.js)
• Backend: Node.js, Express.js
• PDF Generation: PDFKit or jsPDF for creating downloadable proposals
• Database: MongoDB or Firebase for data storage
• Hosting: GitHub Pages or Heroku
• Version Control: GitHub for code management

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Installation

1. Clone the Repository

   git clone https://github.com/GurkhaTechnology/client-proposal-generator-tool.git
   cd client-proposal-generator-tool

2. Install Dependencies

   For Node.js and backend dependencies:

   npm install

   For frontend dependencies:

   npm install --prefix client

3. Running the App

   • To start the backend server:

   npm start

   • To start the frontend (React.js app), navigate to the client directory and run:

   npm start --prefix client

4. Environment Variables

   Create a .env file and add the following environment variables:

   PORT=5000
   DATABASE_URL=gurkhatechnology
   

5. PDF Generation Setup

   To generate PDF files, install PDFKit or jsPDF:

   npm install pdfkit

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Usage

1. Navigate to the form page where clients input their project details (budget, scope, goals, etc.).
2. Click "Generate Proposal" after filling out the form.
3. The tool generates a professional, branded proposal using your agency’s template.
4. Clients can download the proposal as a PDF.

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Project Structure

client-proposal-generator-tool/
├── client/                   # Frontend (React.js)
│   ├── src/
│   ├── public/
│   └── package.json
│
├── server/                   # Backend (Node.js, Express)
│   ├── routes/
│   ├── models/
│   ├── controllers/
│   └── server.js
│
├── .env                      # Environment variables
├── README.md                 # Project overview and instructions
├── package.json              # Backend dependencies
└── .gitignore                # Files to be ignored by Git
Contributing
We welcome contributions! If you'd like to contribute:

Fork the repository.
Create a new branch (git checkout -b feature-branch).
Commit your changes (git commit -m 'Add feature').
Push the branch (git push origin feature-branch).
Open a pull request for review.
License
This project is licensed under the MIT License. See the LICENSE file for more details.

Contact
For any inquiries, feel free to reach out:

Email: info@gurkhatech.com
Website: gurkhatech.com