Quoting guides for small businesses
Plain-language guides for owner-operators and small teams: how to write a quote, define the work, handle changes, and follow up, without a back office.
How to write a quote for a project
A step-by-step guide to writing a clear, professional project quote: what to gather first, the 10 sections every quote needs, common mistakes, and a checklist before you send.
Read the guide →What to include in a scope of work
What a scope of work is, the 12 sections a small-business SOW should include, how to write in-scope and out-of-scope items, acceptance criteria, and examples.
Read the guide →What is a change order, and when do you need one?
A plain-language guide to change orders for small businesses: what they are, when to use one, what to include, how to price changes, and how to bring it up with a customer.
Read the guide →Quote vs estimate vs bid vs proposal
The difference between a quote, an estimate, a bid and a proposal, when small businesses should use each, and how to move a customer from estimate to firm quote.
Read the guide →How to follow up on a quote
When and how to follow up on a quote that hasn't been answered, with copy-ready follow-up email examples for small businesses that are polite, short, and effective.
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