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Consulting Services Agreement
Full-featured consulting contract for strategy, operations, and management advisory work.
- Scope of services and deliverables
- Liability cap on advice and recommendations
- Confidentiality and non-disclosure
Consulting Retainer Agreement
Ongoing advisory retainer with monthly fee, defined hours, and clear scope.
- Monthly retainer fee and hours included
- Rollover policy for unused consulting time
- Termination with 30-day notice
NDA for Client Engagements
Protect client business strategy, financials, and proprietary processes.
- Scope of confidential business information
- Restrictions on competitive advisory work
- Term and post-engagement obligations
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Common questions from consultants
- What liability do I have if my advice leads to a bad outcome?
- Without a contract, potentially significant. Your consulting agreement should include a liability cap - typically your total fees for the engagement or a fixed amount. You should also carry professional liability (errors and omissions) insurance. The contract should also make clear that implementation decisions rest with the client.
- Can I work with competing clients simultaneously?
- It depends on your contract. Many clients will request an exclusivity clause for their industry or geography. If you don't want to be restricted, negotiate this before signing. At minimum, your NDA should specify that you won't disclose one client's confidential information to their competitors - this is different from a full non-compete.
- How do I structure payment for consulting projects?
- Common structures: (1) hourly billing with monthly invoices; (2) retainer - fixed monthly fee for ongoing access and defined hours; (3) project-based fixed fee with milestone payments. Retainers provide income stability and are preferred by experienced consultants. For new clients, always require an upfront deposit or signed contract before starting work.
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