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Business English Conversation: Proposal / Budget

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Business English Conversation: Proposal / Budget

Business English Conversation: Discussing a New Proposal

Characters:

  • Michael (Business Partner)
  • Lisa (Marketing Director)

Michael:
Good morning, Lisa! How are you today?

Lisa:
Good morning, Michael! I’m doing well, thanks. How about you?

Michael:
I’m good, thanks. I wanted to talk to you about a new proposal for our upcoming marketing campaign. Do you have time to discuss it?

Lisa:
Of course! I’ve been waiting to hear your ideas. What do you have in mind?

Michael:
I’m thinking about launching a special promotion to attract more customers. We could offer a discount on our top-selling products for a limited time. What do you think?

Lisa:
That sounds like a great idea! A discount would definitely grab people’s attention. How long do you think the promotion should run?

Michael:
I’m thinking about two weeks. That should be enough time to create a buzz but not too long that we lose the excitement. Does that sound good?

Lisa:
I agree. A two-week window sounds perfect. Do you have a specific target audience for the promotion?

Michael:
Yes, I think we should focus on customers who have purchased from us in the past six months. We could send them a personalized email about the offer.

Lisa:
That’s a great idea. I’ll work on creating an email template for the promotion. I’ll make sure it looks appealing and is easy to understand.

Michael:
Perfect! Once you have the email ready, we can also post about it on our social media channels.

Lisa:
I’ll start working on both the email and the social media posts today. I’ll keep you updated on the progress.

Michael:
Thanks, Lisa! I’m excited about this. Let’s make it a success.

Lisa:
Absolutely! I’ll make sure everything is ready to go.

Michael:
Great! I’ll check in with you later this week to see how everything is coming along.

Lisa:
Sounds good, Michael. Talk to you soon!

Business English Conversation: Discussing a Budget for a New Project

Characters:

  • Anna (Finance Officer)
  • David (Project Manager)

Anna:
Hi, David! How are you?

David:
Hi, Anna! I’m doing well, thank you. How about you?

Anna:
I’m good, thanks! I wanted to talk to you about the budget for the new project. Do you have a few minutes?

David:
Of course, I have time. What do you need from me?

Anna:
I just wanted to confirm the overall project cost. We need to make sure the budget is realistic before we start. Do you have an estimate?

David:
I’ve been working on it, and I estimate the project will cost about $50,000. This includes materials, labor, and some marketing expenses.

Anna:
That seems reasonable, but we’ll need to break it down further. Could you provide a detailed list of expenses for each category?

David:
Sure, I’ll send you the details by the end of the day. I’ve also included a small buffer for unexpected costs. Do you think that’s enough?

Anna:
A buffer is always a good idea. I’ll review the breakdown once you send it. We’ll also need to check if there’s room to make cuts in any areas to stay within budget.

David:
I agree. We can cut back on the marketing expenses if needed. We don’t have to go all out at the beginning.

Anna:
That makes sense. Once I have the full breakdown, I’ll work with the finance team to make sure everything fits. I’ll get back to you with any feedback.

David:
Thanks, Anna! I’ll get the breakdown to you shortly.

Anna:
No problem, David. Let me know if you need any help with the details. We’ll make sure the project stays on track.

David:
Thanks, I appreciate it! I’ll be in touch soon.

Anna:
Looking forward to it. Have a great day!

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