Quoting guides that win jobs
Short, practical answers to the questions every service business asks about quotes, estimates and pricing.
How to Estimate a Job: Pricing Method for Contractors & Services
A 6-step method to estimate any job: scope, materials, labor, overhead, margin and presentation — with a worked example and free estimate templates.
August 2, 2026
How to Follow Up on a Quote (Templates That Don't Sound Desperate)
When and how to follow up on a quote you sent: exact timing, three copy-paste follow-up messages, and what to do when the client goes silent.
August 2, 2026
Quote vs Invoice: What's the Difference?
A quote proposes a price before the work; an invoice requests payment after. How each works, what goes on each, and how to convert one into the other.
August 2, 2026
What Is an RFQ? Request for Quotation Explained (+ How to Respond)
An RFQ (request for quotation) is a buyer's formal ask for priced bids on a defined scope. What it contains, RFQ vs RFP vs RFI, and how to respond and win.
August 2, 2026
How to Write a Quote for a Job (Step-by-Step + Example)
Write a job quote that wins: 8 elements every quote needs, a worked example, common mistakes, and a free template to start from.
August 1, 2026
Quote vs Estimate: The Difference (and When to Send Each)
A quote is a fixed, generally binding price; an estimate is an educated approximation. Here's when to send each, with examples and templates.
August 1, 2026
Quotation Format: Structure, Example & Free Templates
The standard quotation format explained section by section, with a copyable example and free templates for Word, Excel and Google Docs.
August 1, 2026