# howtostart.consulting

> Start your consulting business in any industry
> howtostart.consulting is a turnkey consultant platform. Pick an industry vertical, get a branded website, AI chatbot (CloudClaw), SmartCRM, analytics dashboard, and email automation — then resell pre-built service packages under your own name. Three tiers: Starter ($2,500 setup + $297/mo), Pro ($5,000 setup + $497/mo), Turnkey ($10,000 setup + $797/mo). 10 industry verticals with ready-to-sell packages. Three participation models: Launch Your Business, Add Services, Refer and Earn.

## About

- **Category**: Consulting Platform
- **Target Audience**: Aspiring consultants, existing consultants wanting to add services, and affiliates looking for referral income
- **URL**: https://howtostart.consulting
- **Organization**: howtostart.consulting

## Key Offerings

- Branded Website — custom-branded consulting site with industry-specific templates
- AI Chatbot (CloudClaw) — intelligent chatbot widget for lead capture and client support
- SmartCRM — AI-powered CRM with contact intelligence and pipeline management (Pro+)
- Analytics Dashboard — real-time KPI tracking and reporting (Pro+)
- Email Automation — automated nurture sequences and follow-up campaigns
- Security & SEO Tools — security audits, SEO analysis, and compliance tools for client sites
- 10 Industry Verticals: Real Estate, IT & MSP, Healthcare, Legal, Restaurants, Fitness, Automotive, Home Services, Professional Services, General Business
- Three participation models: Launch Your Business, Add Services, Refer and Earn
- Starter: $2,500 setup + $297/mo — Branded website, AI chatbot, lead capture, email sequences, basic analytics, 1 vertical
- Pro: $5,000 setup + $497/mo — Everything in Starter + SmartCRM, AI agents, advanced analytics, priority support, 3 verticals
- Turnkey: $10,000 setup + $797/mo — Everything in Pro + done-for-you launch, white-label capability, all verticals, dedicated coaching
- Free tools: SEO Audit, Security Scan, AI Readiness Assessment
- Consulting education hub with blog and industry guides

## Why Choose Us

- Complete platform in one subscription — website, CRM, AI chatbot (CloudClaw), analytics, email
- Turnkey model — consultants can launch in days, not months
- 10 pre-built industry verticals with tailored packages and pricing
- Free lead-generation tools (SEO audit, security scan) build your pipeline automatically
- White-label services with consultant-set pricing and profit margins
- Powered by enterprise-grade infrastructure — high performance and security at every tier

## Use Cases

- Marketing professional wants to start an IT consulting side business
- Existing real estate consultant wants to add AI automation services
- Agency owner wants to white-label security audit services
- Affiliate wants to earn commissions referring small businesses

## Available Tools (WebMCP)

This site exposes structured tools via WebMCP (Chrome 146+).
Tools can be invoked via `navigator.modelContext` or `POST /__webmcp/invoke`.

### searchVerticals
Search howtostart.consulting industry verticals. Returns the vertical, available packages, and pricing tiers for starting a consulting business in that industry.
Parameters:
  - `query`: Search query (e.g., "real estate", "healthcare", "IT")
  - `vertical`: Specific vertical slug

### getServiceDetails
Get details about a resellable consulting service offered through the howtostart.consulting platform.
Parameters:
  - `service`: The service category to learn about (required)

### runSEOAudit
Run a free SEO audit on any URL. Returns SEO score, issues found, and recommendations for improvement.
Parameters:
  - `url`: The website URL to audit (e.g., "https://example.com") (required)

### captureLeadInquiry
Submit an inquiry to howtostart.consulting. For aspiring consultants who want to start a consulting business, add services to an existing practice, or join the referral program.
Parameters:
  - `name`: Full name of the lead (required)
  - `email`: Email address (required)
  - `company`: Company name (optional)
  - `service`: Service of interest (required)
  - `message`: Additional message or details

### submitContactForm
Send a message to the howtostart.consulting team. For general questions, partnership proposals, or affiliate program inquiries.
Parameters:
  - `name`: Full name (required)
  - `email`: Email address (required)
  - `message`: Message content (required)
  - `subject`: Message subject or topic

### getPlatformPricing
Get detailed pricing information for howtostart.consulting platform tiers including setup fees, monthly costs, and included features.
Parameters:
  - `tier`: Specific tier to query (optional — returns all if omitted)

### getConsultantToolkit
Get the full list of tools and services available to consultants on the howtostart.consulting platform.
Parameters:

## Agent Integration

- **A2A Agent Card**: https://howtostart.consulting/.well-known/agent.json
- **AI Catalog**: https://howtostart.consulting/.well-known/ai-catalog.json
- **Agent Landing Page**: https://howtostart.consulting/for-agents
- **Markdown**: Send `Accept: text/markdown` header for 80% token reduction

## Contact

- **Contact Form**: /contact

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