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
Turn a job description into a clear proposal with scope, exclusions, pricing and an acceptance period.
Turn an invoice into a quote
Reuse an old document without carrying yesterday’s dates, customer, payment status or prices into the new job.
Send a quote for customer approval
Give the customer one clear next step and keep changes tied to the version they reviewed.
Quotes for your business
Useful starting points for the work you do.
Construction quote template
Define the construction work, itemize the proposed price and make assumptions visible before approval.
Plumbing quote template
Define the plumbing work, itemize the proposed price and make assumptions visible before approval.
Cleaning quote template
Define the cleaning work, itemize the proposed price and make assumptions visible before approval.
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.