Streamline your consultancy process with our "Consultation Agreement Template", ensuring efficient handling of client needs, terms, and signatures.
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Identify client's needs and expectations
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Establish the scope of consultation
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Determine the tasks and responsibilities
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Set the terms and conditions
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Define confidentiality agreement
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Detail dispute resolution methods
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Specify consultation fees and payments
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Approval: Financial Details
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Draft the initial consultation agreement
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Send the draft to the client for review
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Approval: Client's Feedback
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Amend agreement as per client's feedback
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Get the final draft proofread and edited
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Approval: Legal Validation
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Send the final agreement to the client
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Obtain client's signature on agreement
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Secure a copy of signed agreement for records
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Update the client files
Identify client's needs and expectations
In this task, you will gather information about the client's needs and expectations for the consultation. This will help ensure that the consultation is tailored to meet their specific requirements. What are the client's goals and objectives? What challenges are they facing? What outcomes do they hope to achieve? Use this information to guide the consultation process and provide valuable insights.
Establish the scope of consultation
In this task, you will define the scope of the consultation. What specific areas or topics will be covered? What is outside the scope of the consultation? Clearly defining the scope will help manage expectations and ensure a focused consultation. What are the main issues to address? What limitations exist? Identify the boundaries of the consultation to avoid any misunderstandings.
Determine the tasks and responsibilities
In this task, you will clarify the tasks and responsibilities of both the consultant and the client. What specific actions or deliverables are expected from each party? This will help set clear expectations and ensure a smooth consultation process. Are there any specific tasks or responsibilities that need to be assigned? How will progress be monitored? Outline the roles and responsibilities to establish accountability.
Set the terms and conditions
In this task, you will establish the terms and conditions of the consultation agreement. What are the key terms that need to be included? This will help protect the rights and interests of both the consultant and the client. What is the duration of the agreement? What are the payment terms? Include any specific terms and conditions that apply to the consultation process. Ensure clarity and transparency.
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30 days
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60 days
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90 days
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Pay per session
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Upon completion
Define confidentiality agreement
In this task, you will define the confidentiality agreement for the consultation. How will sensitive information be handled and protected? This will help establish trust and maintain the confidentiality of the client's information. What are the confidentiality requirements? What measures will be taken to ensure data security? Clearly outline the terms of the confidentiality agreement to maintain confidentiality.
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Strict confidentiality
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Limited disclosure with client consent
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No confidentiality required
Detail dispute resolution methods
In this task, you will detail the dispute resolution methods for the consultation. How will any disagreements or disputes be resolved? This will help manage conflicts and ensure a fair resolution process. What methods or processes will be used? Are there any specific steps or procedures to follow? Clearly outline the dispute resolution methods to provide clarity and avoid unnecessary conflicts.
Specify consultation fees and payments
In this task, you will specify the consultation fees and payment details. What is the fee structure? When and how will payments be made? This will help avoid any payment-related issues and ensure a smooth transaction process. What are the consultation fees? Are there any additional charges or expenses? Specify the consultation fees and payment terms to establish clarity.
Approval: Financial Details
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Specify consultation fees and payments
Will be submitted
Draft the initial consultation agreement
In this task, you will draft the initial consultation agreement based on the gathered information. Use the provided template and include all the necessary details. What clauses, terms, and conditions should be included? Customize the agreement to reflect the specific needs and requirements of the client. Pay attention to accuracy, clarity, and legal validity when drafting the agreement.
Send the draft to the client for review
In this task, you will send the draft consultation agreement to the client for their review and feedback. Use the provided email template and attach the draft agreement. What is the expected timeline for the review process? Refer to the client's name from a previous form field using {{form.Client_s_Name}}. Send the draft agreement to the client and request their feedback or suggested revisions.
Consultation Agreement Draft for Review
Approval: Client's Feedback
Will be submitted for approval:
Send the draft to the client for review
Will be submitted
Amend agreement as per client's feedback
In this task, you will review and amend the consultation agreement based on the client's feedback. Consider their suggested revisions and make necessary changes. What specific revisions are required? What amendments need to be made? Update the agreement accordingly to address the client's concerns and ensure their satisfaction. Pay attention to details and accuracy when making amendments.
Get the final draft proofread and edited
In this task, you will ensure the final draft of the consultation agreement is properly proofread and edited. Assign a team member or a professional proofreader to review the agreement. What is the expected timeline for the proofreading process? Ensure the agreement is free from errors, inconsistencies, and unclear language. Make necessary edits to improve the overall readability and quality.
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Internal team member
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External professional
Approval: Legal Validation
Will be submitted for approval:
Get the final draft proofread and edited
Will be submitted
Send the final agreement to the client
In this task, you will send the final version of the consultation agreement to the client for their approval and signature. Attach the revised agreement to the email and request their confirmation. Use the provided email template. What is the expected timeline for their response? Refer to the client's name from a previous form field using {{form.Client_s_Name}}. Send the final agreement to the client for their approval.
Finalized Consultation Agreement for Approval
Obtain client's signature on agreement
In this task, you will obtain the client's signature on the consultation agreement. Use an electronic signature tool or any preferred method to collect their signature. What method will be used to obtain the signature? What is the expected timeline for the completion of this task? Ensure the client's full understanding and agreement before proceeding with the consultation process.
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Electronic signature
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Physical signature
Secure a copy of signed agreement for records
In this task, you will securely store a copy of the signed consultation agreement for record-keeping purposes. Where will the copy be stored? What security measures will be implemented? This will help maintain a comprehensive and organized record of client agreements. Ensure compliance with data protection and privacy regulations when storing the signed agreement.
Update the client files
In this task, you will update the client files with the details of the consultation agreement. What information should be included in the client files? This will help keep the client's records up to date and provide easy access for future reference. Update the necessary documents or systems to reflect the signed agreement and ensure accurate documentation.