THE BESIDE BLOG
A little clarity.
A lot less paperwork.
Practical guides to business quotes, customer approval,
and getting the details right the first time.
START WITH THE BASICS
A good quote.
A clear next step.
What to include, when to send it, and what your customer’s approval records.
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Quote basics
Clear answers to everyday questions.
How to write a business quote
Write a business quote with clear scope, line-item prices, exclusions and terms. Follow a worked example, then create a free PDF for customer approval.
Turn an invoice into a quote
Upload an invoice to prefill a new quote, then review the customer, scope, prices and dates. Learn which details to reuse and which to change for a new job.
Send a quote for customer approval
Share a quote by private link so customers can approve, decline or request changes. Learn how optional signatures and revised quote versions work.
Quotes for your business
Useful starting points for the work you do.
Construction quote template
Create a construction quote with itemized labor, materials, scope and exclusions. Edit a free example, download the PDF and send it for customer approval.
Plumbing quote template
Build a plumbing quote with call-out charges, labor, parts and clear exclusions. Edit a free example, download the PDF and share it for customer approval.
Cleaning quote template
Create a cleaning quote with visit frequency, rooms, services and extras. Edit a free example, download the PDF and send your customer an approval link.
ONE LESS THING ON YOUR LIST
From a clear proposal
to a quote ready to send.
Make it yours. Share a link. Get on with your day.