Estimate maker
Create your estimate.
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How to Use the Estimate Generator from Invoice Candy
Generating an estimate with Invoice Candy’s Estimate Generator is a simple and efficient way to prepare professional proposals for your clients. Here’s a clear guide on how to use this tool effectively:
Step 1: Enter Client Information
Begin by inputting your client’s essential details, such as their name, address, phone number, and email. Accurate contact information is crucial to ensure that the estimate is directed to the appropriate person or department.
Step 2: Personalize Your Brand
Enhance your estimate’s professional look by incorporating your company logo. Most platforms like Invoice Candy allow you to easily upload your logo directly through their interface. You can also customize the color scheme to align with your brand identity, if the tool provides such flexibility.
Step 3: Detail Your Services or Products
List all items you are proposing, including a detailed description, pricing, and quantity for each. The system will typically calculate the total for each item automatically. Being detailed in your descriptions helps clarify the charges for your client, reducing potential confusion.
Step 4: Send or Download the Estimate
Once you’ve entered all information and double-checked for accuracy, you have the option to download the estimate as a PDF or send it directly to your client via email through the Invoice Candy platform. Sending it electronically is not only quicker but also allows you to track when it has been opened.
Step 5: Optional Account Creation
If you intend to keep records of your estimates or need features like online payment, consider creating an account with Invoice Candy. This will help you manage your documents and track which estimates have been approved or are still pending.
Step 6: Set Up Payment Options and Convert Estimates to Invoices (If Applicable)
If your business model includes receiving advance payments upon estimate approval, configure your payment gateways such as PayPal, Stripe, or other options supported by Invoice Candy. This setup involves entering your payment details and customizing settings as necessary. Additionally, Invoice Candy offers the capability to seamlessly convert approved estimates into invoices, allowing you to streamline billing and payment collection once an estimate is accepted by a client. This feature simplifies the transition from proposal to payment, enhancing efficiency in managing client transactions.
By following these streamlined steps, you can create and manage your estimates in a way that not only enhances your professional image but also improves efficiency, accuracy, and financial management within your business operations. Using Invoice Candy simplifies these tasks, allowing you to focus more on your core business activities.
