“Taking 2 weeks to get a quote out!”
Many SME businesses in South Africa are burning the candle on both ends! The opportunity for new business is priority and the chase to reach your sales targets is constantly on your mind.
Is one of the biggest issues you have, once you have seen your potential client is getting the quote completed and sent to the client ahead of your opposition’s?
The SME business management app assists small businesses in the contracting industry to prepare and submit their quotes while seeing their potential client, so they can be more efficient in submitting their quotes, without the fear of losing out on the work.
If that is one of your concerns, I am sure that there are several other issues that crop up while you are completing the quote.
- How long am I taking to complete the quote?
- Have I recorded all the details required to complete it?
- Do I know the cost of each item I will be using in advance or do I still have to negotiate with my supplier on cost?
- Have I considered negotiating procurement costs with my supplier in advance? This allows you to submit your quotes quicker than normal.
- What mark-up do I add to ensure I still make a profit?
- Have I recorded the client’s email address to send the quote to him?
- What are my payment options?
- Do I offer a payment portal while with the client?
This list could be growing as you read through this article.
What if you had the opportunity to submit your quote while still with a client? Would that elevate the client’s impression about your service if you did this? Let’s take it one step further – you would not be spending your evenings working on quotes.
Is there a tool available on the market that will do this?
The QuoteOnSite app has been developed specifically for contractors who have these concerns.
Contractors want to submit their quotes ahead of their competitors, elevate the service level they offer their potential clients and even invoice the client directly from the quote to secure the job.
The features are:
- The quoting app produce job quotes and proposals based on materials, labour and other admin costs. Quotes include calculations to add VAT, discounts, deposits due and your terms and conditions. Workflows email quotes and proposals to customers. It is tailored to your specific needs and includes your corporate identity.
- The invoicing app generates an invoice once the client has accepted your quotation. You can include the option to accept payment immediately. It can be uploaded to your accounting system.
The ability to submit your quotation while still with your potential client improves your opportunity to be awarded the job that your competitors are also vying for.
What type of contractors would benefit from using this app?
- Bathroom contractors
- Construction companies and contractors
- Decking
- Electricians
- Engineering companies
- Housekeeping services
- Kitchen contractors
- Landscape contractors
- Manufacturing
- Plumbers
- Property Management and Real Estate
- Roofing
- Service Industry
- Signage companies
Have we missed your industry? Please forgive us, we tried to include as many different contracting industries as possible. Give us a call or email us so that we can talk about your industry and requirements.
To find out more about QuoteOnSite:
Call Heather on +27824303725
Email heather@crewonsite.co.za
