{"product_id":"freelance-rate-calculator-consulting-proposal-template","title":"Freelance Rate Calculator \u0026 Consulting Proposal Template","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis freelance rate calculator and consulting proposal template helps you find the rate your business actually needs, price projects as three clear options, and keep scope creep in check.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWho it's for:\u003c\/strong\u003e Freelancers, independent consultants, coaches and one-person agencies in the US who set rates by gut feel, quote projects as a single number, or keep doing 'quick extras' for free.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe problem it solves:\u003c\/strong\u003e A rate copied from a job board ignores taxes, benefits, expenses and the hours you can't bill. 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Have your own professionals review them.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe tools help you run your business; they don't guarantee income or results.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExcel .xlsx workbook, no macros; formulas tested in LibreOffice (Google Sheets and Excel open-tests pending).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIf your work is a licensed profession (for example accounting, legal, financial, engineering or health services), extra licensing, engagement-letter and disclosure rules may apply. These templates don't cover them.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNeed a website?\u003c\/strong\u003e Bought any kit from the Archive? You get a $39 credit toward any website package from The Collective if you request it within 60 days of your purchase (one credit per website project). The credit applies only to website services, not to kits or other products. To request it, email ryanviabusiness@gmail.com with your order number.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRefunds:\u003c\/strong\u003e All sales are final. This kit is an instant digital download, so we don't offer refunds once your order is placed. If a file is broken, missing or not as described, email ryanviabusiness@gmail.com with your order number and we'll send you a working replacement file; if we can't provide a working file that matches this description, we'll refund your order. If you bought the same kit twice by mistake, email us within 14 days of the second order and we'll refund the duplicate order. Nothing in this policy limits any rights you have under law that can't be waived.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLicense:\u003c\/strong\u003e one business; no resale, redistribution or sharing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCover images are illustrations created with AI. 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