How to Create an Estimate

An estimate is a document provided by a business to a customer that outlines the expected costs for a product or service before the work begins, typically including labor, materials, and other charges. It gives the customer an idea of the price, though it's not a final or binding amount.

  1. From the left-side menu, go to Sales > Estimates.
  2. Click 'New Estimate'.
  3. Click 'Add Partner', then select a customer from the list. To add a new customer, click 'Create New' at the bottom of the dropdown.
  4. Fill in the general details, including Estimate Type, Currency, Issue Date, and Expiration Date.
  5. In the estimate form, click inside the Description field under "Add Item" to select a product or service ,If the item already exists, choose it from the dropdown.
  6. To add a new item, click 'New Product' at the bottom of the dropdown.
  7. Fill in the necessary fields: Quantity, Price, Tax, and Discount (if applicable).
  8. If a price was set when the product was created, it will autofill but you can update it here.
  9. To use a different currency than the customer's default, click the Currency field and select the desired currency.
  10. Click 'Save' to save the estimate as a draft.
  11. When you're ready to proceed, click 'Approve Draft'. Approving allows you to send the estimate to the customer.

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Alexandra Kyriacou