Professional proposals tailored for consultants

Pricing depends on your level of expertise, the value delivered, project complexity, and client profile. The most common models include:
Hourly rates: Ideal for short-term or undefined projects.
Project-based pricing: For defined deliverables with set timelines.
Monthly retainers: Suitable for ongoing advisory or long-term relationships.
To establish your rate, calculate your costs (including indirect ones), research market benchmarks, and evaluate your unique value. Qubu allows you to build dynamic pricing tables so you can easily adjust fees per client or project type without losing consistency.

Writing an effective consulting proposal involves clearly defining the project scope, objectives, deliverables, timelines, and pricing. Start by understanding the client’s pain points and tailoring your offer to address their specific needs. Use a structured format that includes an introduction, project overview, methodology, deliverables, timeline, and cost breakdown. A strong proposal communicates not just what you’ll do, but why your approach provides value. Tools like Qubu help automate this process while ensuring your proposals remain professional and easy to understand.

A proposal is a comprehensive document aimed at persuading the client by presenting your understanding of their needs, the strategic approach you offer, and the expected outcomes. It includes a narrative, pricing, and visual structure that reflect your consulting identity.
A quote, on the other hand, is a more straightforward pricing document that simply outlines the cost of predefined services. It’s usually used when the scope is already agreed upon and no persuasive content is necessary. Qubu supports both formats depending on your business need.

It depends on your service model. For one-off projects, the proposal is static once accepted. However, for ongoing or phased consulting, you should review and update the proposal:
At the end of each project phase
When the client requests new services
In response to budget or scope changes
Periodically in long-term relationships (e.g., quarterly or annually)
Qubu lets you duplicate and version your proposals so you can revise them quickly without losing consistency across clients and projects.

A well-structured consulting proposal should contain the following elements:
Introduction: Brief overview of your consultancy and value proposition.
Scope of Work: Detailed list of services offered and their objectives.
Methodology: The process or framework you’ll follow to deliver the services.
Timeline: Milestones, deadlines, and estimated time for each phase.
Fees: Pricing by hour, project, or retainer, with clear justification.
Terms & Conditions: Payment schedule, cancellation policies, intellectual property, and confidentiality clauses.
Call to Action & Signature: Space for client approval, either digitally or manually.
Attaching a contract as part of the proposal is also highly recommended to ensure legal clarity.

Yes, it’s strongly recommended. Including a service agreement or contract ensures legal protection and professional transparency. The contract should outline:
Scope and limitations of services
Payment terms and schedules
Confidentiality clauses
Intellectual property rights
Termination conditions and dispute resolution
With Qubu, you can attach a legally binding digital contract directly to each proposal, allowing clients to sign electronically—saving time and ensuring security.