A Business Development Proposal outlines the strategies, plans, actions and targets necessary to grow a business. It is often written by an entrepreneur or executive that is seeking funding from venture capitalists or other investors, and should include detailed research on the industry and a comprehensive overview of the company’s goals, products or services, and plans for growth. By providing investors with a clear plan of where the company is headed, it allows them to decide if they feel the opportunity has enough potential to invest in.