The short and long-term benefits of the proposal include faster delivery and better inventory control, an innovative new way of handling furniture, and the ability to work with decorators, which the company wanted to do. HomeHelp can benefit from having an exclusive agreement with a large and high-quality furniture company, and Woodmere can benefit from the higher level of advertisement and distribution. HomeHelp should accept the proposal, as it provides the best way of allowing the two companies to work together efficiently and bring the best experience to customers.