How to set up a Websta profile as a consultant in Romania

What your consultant profile should contain

Your Websta profile page is where people in your town or region find you. A profile needs a clear description of what you do - for example, whether you advise on business strategy, management, IT, HR, marketing, financial planning or another speciality. Consultants in Romania work across many sectors, so be specific about your area.

Add a photo of yourself or a professional image. If you work with small businesses or individuals, show yourself. If you work mostly with companies, you can use a photo that reflects your consulting work.

List the services you offer. Each service should have a short description so people know exactly what you do. For example: 'Strategy consultation for small businesses' or 'HR advice for startups'. You can add multiple services if you work in different areas.

Set up either online booking for fixed-length sessions (like a one-hour consultation) or a quote request form if you prefer to discuss scope and price with each client first. Most consultants in Romania use quote requests because consulting work varies by project.

Include your location - the town or region where you work. You can note whether you see clients in person, work by video call, or both.

Add your contact details - phone number and email. People will use these if they want to reach you outside the booking system.

Languages for your profile

Publish your profile in Romanian. Most of your potential clients will search in Romanian, and having your profile in their language builds trust.

If you work with international clients or companies that operate in English, add an English version of your profile as well. Keep both versions current if you maintain them.

How people in Romania search for consultants

On Websta, people search by service type and location. A business owner in Bucharest looking for marketing advice will search for 'marketing consultant' or 'consulting' in their city. Someone in Cluj searching for HR support will search for 'HR consultant' or similar terms.

Consultants are found through the Websta marketplace at /marketplace/consulting. People browse by town and by the service they need. Your profile appears when someone searches for consulting services in your area.

People also search on Google and social media. If you use Websta, mention your profile URL in your email signature, LinkedIn or other online spaces so people can find you there too.

Working as an independent consultant in Romania

Before you take clients, confirm your legal status. If you work as a sole trader (persoană fizică autorizată), you need to register with the local tax authority. If you operate as a company (SRL or another form), you need company registration. Check with your local chamber of commerce or a local accountant for the exact requirements in your region, as these can vary.

You will need a tax registration number and a business registration. Once registered, you can invoice clients and receive payments through Websta's payment system, which uses Stripe. Payments go to your own bank account.

Keep records of your invoices and income for tax purposes. Consulting income is taxable, and you will need to file tax returns. Work with a local accountant if you are unsure about your obligations.

Check whether your consulting work requires any licences or professional memberships. Some fields (like financial or legal advice) have specific rules. Verify this locally before you take clients.

Photos and portfolio for a consultant

A professional headshot is the most important image. People want to see who they will be working with.

If you have case studies or examples of your work (without breaching client confidentiality), include them. Write a few lines about the challenge, what you advised, and the outcome. For example: 'Advised a retail business on supply chain cost reduction, resulting in [client's outcome].'

If you work from an office, a photo of your workspace can be useful. If you work from home or online only, a professional photo of yourself is enough.

Avoid stock images. Real photos of you build more trust with potential clients.

What to write in your first hour

Start with a short summary of who you are and what you do. Write one or two sentences: 'I advise small businesses on digital marketing strategy and implementation' or 'I help startups build their HR processes from scratch.' Be direct.

Then list your main services. If you offer general consulting, name your three to five main areas. If you specialize, focus on your specialty.

Write a few lines about who you work with best - for example, 'I work mainly with manufacturing businesses with 10-50 employees' or 'I advise early-stage tech startups.' This helps the right people find you.

Add your town or region and whether you work locally, by video, or both.

Fill in a phone number and email. These take seconds and make you reachable.

Upload one professional photo of yourself.

Create one or two quote request options if you work on a project basis - for example, 'Initial strategy session' or 'Project consultation request'.

You do not need to perfect everything on the first day. You can add photos, case studies and more services later.

Getting payment from clients

When a client books a session or submits a quote request through Websta, they pay by card. The payment goes through Stripe and is transferred to your own bank account. You set your own rates.

You decide the price for each service. You can adjust your rates at any time in your profile.

Keep receipts and records of all payments for your tax records.