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Appointment Booking

Appointment Booking for Consultants

Bill More, Schedule Less

Professional appointment booking built for consultants. Qualify prospects, schedule paid sessions, and look premium—all automatically.

8hrs
saved weekly on scheduling coordination
55%
faster lead response with instant booking
40%
more consultations booked monthly

Perfect For

Management consultantsIT consultantsMarketing strategistsHR consultantsFinancial advisors

Why Consultants Choose SchedulingKit

Lead Qualification

Pre-meeting forms capture budget, timeline, and needs.

Paid Sessions

Collect consulting fees when clients book.

Premium Experience

Branded booking that matches your professional standing.

Time Efficiency

Reclaim hours lost to scheduling back-and-forth.

Features Built for Consultants

Intake questionnaires

Qualify leads before meetings

Payment collection

Charge for consultations at booking

Meeting packages

Sell 5-session or 10-session bundles

Calendar integration

Sync with Outlook and Google Calendar

Video conferencing

Auto-generate Zoom or Teams links

Rescheduling policies

Set cancellation and reschedule rules

How Appointment Booking Works for Consultants

Appointment booking for consultants involves more than just picking a time slot. Clients expect a seamless flow from discovering your availability to receiving a confirmation—ideally without making a phone call. A well-designed booking system handles service selection, staff assignment, buffer time between sessions, and automatic reminders in a single workflow.

The biggest friction point for consultants is the back-and-forth. When clients email or call to schedule, you lose time negotiating availability and risk double-bookings. Online appointment booking eliminates this entirely: clients see real-time availability, choose the service they need, and confirm instantly. You reclaim hours every week that were previously spent on administrative coordination.

Beyond scheduling, the booking flow itself is a client experience touchpoint. Collecting intake information, sending branded confirmation emails, and delivering timely reminders all shape how professional your consultants business appears. Automated no-show protection—through deposits, cancellation policies, or SMS reminders—protects your revenue while respecting your clients' time.

Common Use Cases

Discovery calls

Free initial consultations to qualify leads

Strategy sessions

Paid deep-dive consulting

Retainer meetings

Ongoing client check-ins

Project reviews

Milestone and progress meetings

How SchedulingKit Compares

See how SchedulingKit compares to popular booking solutions for consultants.

Recommended

SchedulingKit

  • Free plan with unlimited bookings
  • Calendar sync & reminders included
  • Payment collection on free plan
  • No credit card required

Calendly

  • Free plan (1 event type only)
  • Paid plans from $10/seat/month
  • No payments on free plan
  • Best for meetings & sales calls

Acuity

  • No free plan available
  • Starts at $16/month
  • Good for service businesses
  • Owned by Squarespace

All plans include the features consultants need most — no surprises on your bill.

“
I stopped offering free calls to unqualified leads. Now intake forms filter prospects and I only talk to serious buyers.
S
SchedulingKit User
Management Consultant

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I charge for consultations?

Yes! Collect fees via Stripe when clients book. You can offer free discovery calls and paid strategy sessions.

How do I qualify leads before meetings?

Add intake questions that capture budget, timeline, challenges, and goals. Review responses before accepting meetings.

Can I sell consulting packages?

Absolutely. Create multi-session packages that clients purchase upfront.

Does it integrate with my calendar?

Yes. Full sync with Google Calendar, Outlook, and other major calendars.

Further Reading

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