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Sales QuoteService Quote
FormatSpreadsheetSpreadsheet
Works inGoogle Sheets and ExcelGoogle Sheets and Excel
Length3 slides3 slides
StyleCorporateEditorial

How to choose a quote template

A quote sets out the expected cost of a service or product before the work starts. It totals labour, materials and tax, and states how long the offer stays valid.

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Cover your business details and the customer's, quote number and date, line items with quantities, labour and materials, tax and total, and validity and payment terms.

Show labour and materials on separate lines, so the customer can see what they are paying for and questions take less time.

Compare Sales Quote and Service Quote, all 3 pages long, then pick the closest match and replace the sample text with your own.

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What is a quote for work or goods?

A quote sets out the expected cost of a service or product before the work starts. It totals labour, materials and tax, and states how long the offer stays valid.

What should a quote for work or goods include?

Include your business details and the customer's, quote number and date, line items with quantities, labour and materials, tax and total, and validity and payment terms. Show labour and materials on separate lines, so the customer can see what they are paying for and questions take less time.

How long should a quote be valid?

Many businesses use 14 to 30 days, depending on how quickly materials and labour costs change. Write the expiry date clearly on the quote.

What should a quote include?

A quote should have both sets of details, a date and reference number, each item with its quantity and rate, the tax, the total and the payment terms. State what is not covered as well.

Is a quote binding?

A quote is usually an offer that becomes binding once the customer accepts it in writing. Rules vary by place, so check local guidance if the amount matters.

Which quote template should I start with?

Start with Sales Quote: Quote products from a price list with line discounts, shipping, tax and terms. If that is not the right fit, compare it with Service Quote.

Which apps can I use for a quote for work or goods?

Yes. These quote templates work in Google Sheets and Microsoft Excel. All 2 templates are free, with no account or email needed.

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