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Consulting Proposal Generator

Fill in your scope, deliverables, and pricing — get a clean, ready-to-send proposal in seconds. Download it as a PDF, or copy and go.

Proposal details

Used for headings in your proposal.

One deliverable per line.

One item per line. This is the sentence you point back to when scope creeps.

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How this works

What makes a proposal actually work.

What should a consulting proposal include?

Five things: the objective (what problem you're solving), the scope of work (specific deliverables, not vague activities), what's explicitly not included, a timeline, and the pricing and payment terms. Leaving any of these vague is where scope creep and payment disputes usually start.

How do I write a consulting proposal for a new client?

Start from the conversation you already had with the client: restate their problem in one or two sentences, list the specific deliverables you'll produce, set a realistic timeline, and price it using whichever model fits the scope. A proposal that restates the sales call in writing, with numbers attached, is usually stronger than one built from a generic template.

What's the difference between a proposal and a scope of work?

A proposal is the full pitch — objective, scope, timeline, and price — meant to get a client to say yes. A scope of work (SOW) is usually a narrower, more formal document, sometimes attached to the signed contract, that defines deliverables and boundaries in detail. Early on, most independent consultants combine both into a single document, which is what this generator produces.

Should I include a "not included" section in my proposal?

Yes. Stating what's out of scope is one of the highest-leverage sentences in a proposal — it's what you point back to later when a client asks for "just one more thing" for free. Without it, scope boundaries only exist in your head, which isn't a position you can enforce.

How do I price a consulting proposal — hourly, project, or retainer?

Use hourly or a fixed project fee when the scope is finite or genuinely uncertain, and a retainer when the relationship is ongoing and the monthly need is predictable. Not sure which applies to you? See Hourly vs. Retainer: Which Should You Use? for the full framework.

Can I download my proposal as a PDF?

Yes. Fill in the form and click Download PDF — it uses your browser's built-in print-to-PDF, so the proposal is generated entirely on your device with nothing uploaded. You can also copy the proposal as plain text or download it as a .txt file.

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