Consulting Proposal Templates

A consulting proposal template helps you turn a conversation into a clear project: what you will deliver, how long it will take and what it will cost. A good consulting proposal sets limits, so the work does not grow without the fee growing with it.

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Business Consulting Proposal

Strategy and operations advice with clear deliverables.

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Consulting Services Proposal

Project-based consulting with deliverables and fees.

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Executive Coaching Proposal

Six-month coaching program for leaders.

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IT Consulting Proposal

Systems assessment, migration and support.

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Management Consulting Proposal

Leadership, organization and process improvement.

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Monthly Retainer Proposal

Ongoing advisory services at a fixed monthly fee.

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Operations Improvement Proposal

Process review and efficiency program.

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Strategic Planning Proposal

Executive-level strategy engagement with workshops.

What to include in a consulting proposal

  • The client's goals and your understanding of the problem
  • Scope of work and specific deliverables
  • A timeline with milestones
  • Fees: fixed price, hourly or monthly retainer
  • Assumptions and what you need from the client, such as access and feedback within a set time
  • How change requests are handled
  • Confidentiality and ownership of the work
  • Payment terms and acceptance

An example of a clear scope

Deliver a written operations review covering the client's order-to-delivery process, including up to six stakeholder interviews, a findings report of no more than 20 pages, and one 90-minute presentation of recommendations.

Common mistakes to avoid

  • Describing activities ("advise on strategy") instead of deliverables
  • Not limiting the number of meetings or revision rounds
  • Skipping the client's responsibilities
  • Leaving the scope open-ended
  • Not stating when payment is due

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