A landscaper in a UK trades group asked a simple question: he was using a spreadsheet his accountant had given him to track jobs, but Making Tax Digital was coming and he didn’t know if the spreadsheet would still count. The replies ranged from “call HMRC” to “just get Xero.” Nobody actually answered the question…
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“Is it just me or does anyone else struggle to get quotes out quickly for the smaller jobs? I end up just texting the customer a rough number and hoping for the best. Are we losing jobs because we’re slow at the admin?” That post from a UK plasterer got 30 comments in hours. Every…
“Is it just me or does anyone else struggle to get quotes out quickly for the smaller jobs? I end up just texting the customer a rough number and hoping for the best. Are we losing jobs because we’re slow at the admin?” That post from a roofer in a UK trades group got 30…
Why Quoting Properly Is the Difference Between a Profitable Job and a Painful One Learning how to quote gas engineering jobs accurately in the UK is one of the most valuable skills a gas engineer can develop. Quote too low and you cover your costs but leave no margin for anything going wrong. Quote too…
Why Your Quoting Process Is Costing You Work Learning how to quote painting and decorating jobs properly in the UK is one of the most impactful things a decorator can do for their business. Quote too high and you lose jobs. Quote too low and you work hard for margins that don’t justify the effort….
Why Quoting Is the Skill That Makes or Breaks a Joinery Business Learning how to quote joinery jobs properly is one of the highest-value skills a joiner can develop. Quote too high and you lose work to competitors. Quote too low and you work hard for margins that don’t justify the effort. Quote too slowly…
Why Most Builders Lose Jobs Before They Even Start Learning how to quote building jobs properly in the UK is one of the most valuable skills a builder can develop. A bad quote loses you work before you’ve picked up a tool. An underpriced quote costs you money on every hour you work. A slow…
A plumber recently posted in a UK trades group: “Is it just me or does anyone else struggle to get quotes out quickly for the smaller jobs? I end up just texting the customer a rough number and hoping for the best. Are we losing jobs because we’re slow at the admin?” The post got…
Quoting electrical work is one of the trickiest parts of running an electrical business. Price too high and you lose the job. Price too low and you’re working for less than you’re worth — or worse, losing money once materials are factored in. Get it right and quoting becomes one of your most powerful tools…