Your Proposals Need an Expiration Date

16 Feb 2026 · 1 min

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This content was created by Feras Alhlou. This content was uploaded by Feras Alhlou. This is a YouTube video titled "Your Proposals Need an Expiration Date" (uploaded 2026-02-16). A single speaker delivers practical business/consulting advice, recommending that consultant proposals include a clear expiration (e.g., 30/60/90 days) to create gentle urgency, protect scheduling and pricing, and set professional expectations from the outset.

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A pro tip here. Most new consultants forget that proposals must have an expiration date. Add a simple note that this proposal is valid for 30 days, for 60 days, for 90 days. It creates a gentle sense of urgency without coming across as pressure. And if the client asks why, the explanation is straightforward. You're running a professional organization. You need to plan your workload, and pricing and availability may change over time. An expiration date protects your time and sets the right expectations from day one.