What's in the Kitchen?
01.
Without it, you have no structure. It's the basis of all that you plan to and will do.
Your proposal tells your story.
It describes to your client what you've done in the past and why you're qualified for the project. It also outlines your understanding of your client's needs and details your plan to meet those needs including your method and agenda.
The Cupcake Consulting Proposal Writing Guide will help you
get everything in order and take the guess work out of what to include in a proposal, how to structure the information laid out in your proposal and most importantly, how to write one.
In this chapter, you'll receive step-by-step guides for each topic including (also it's free!):
project overview
methodology
consultant bio
02.
In our opinion, it's the best part of the cupcake. An unexpected bonus to an already satisfying treat.
Ever heard of this old adage?
If you stand for nothing, you'll fall for anything.
Well, in the consulting world, it's sounds a little something like this:
If you don't know your worth, you'll price yourself out of the market.
That goes both ways.
As new (or returning) consultants, we often have no clue what to charge or how long it will really take to complete a job. So, we end up either selling ourselves short in an attempt to nab the client, or overselling ourselves and losing credibility altogether.
The Cupcake Consulting Pricing Guide will help you:
determine your hourly/daily rate
accurately capture your project's time commitment
create a solid (and realistic!) work plan
And, best of all, determine a realistic budget that will define your worth and keep your clients coming back for more.
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03.
The Frosting
(a.k.a negotiations)
A cupcake without icing is a muffin.
Muffins are for breakfast.
Frankly, if you don't have a solid contract, this industry will eat you for breakfast.
A contract ties up all the ends neatly. It ensures your proposal and your client's expectations are aligned.
The Cupcake Consulting Negotiation Guide will help you:
adapt fool-proof negotiation tactics to get you get the compensation you deserve
draft and/or sign off on a solid contract
review and suggest changes to your contract
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