So you're past the first hurdle of winning the job – getting the call from a customer to come size it up. Now you've got a quote to write… whether you're old hat at writing these, or new to the game, they can be difficult and time consuming to do.
So here are our top tips to write that quote that will will you the job!
Use templates: soft-wear like Word will often have templates there ready, and you can save your own too. These will help save time, and make you look more professional.
Logo: it doesn't have to be fancy, but a logo can really help you stand out from the competition.
Time: speed if your friend, getting your quote finished before you competitors do can be a huge advantage for you. It shows an effort and dedication to the job, so even if you can't necessarily fit them in to do the work straight away you've already won them over.
Brag a little: send out testimonials with your quote, or have it as a design element on there. It reinforces your credentials, and makes a really good first impression on your potential customers. If you, can send pictures of previous work too.
Use proper soft-wear: you don't have to buy expensive soft-wear, but using applications like Word can really help you speed up the process. Ask your fellow tradesmen what they use to get the best picture of what is useful.
Guarantee it: this is all about setting your customers' minds at ease, and helping your reputation as a quality and trustworthy business. As well as covering your own back, these give a good impression of your business, and can certainly help give you the edge over your competition too.
Remember: quotes can be one of the first impressions you give to your potential customers, and shows off the quality of work that you can provide for them.