Full Version: Estimating software
From: Russ (MEATSHAKE) [#1]
24 Mar 2006
To: ALL
What do you use in the way of software to quote you jobs?
Right now I am doing it by taking the known info and running it and then multiplying it by the number of pieces that need to be done.
There has to be a faster and easier way!
From: Cody (BOBTNAILER) [#2]
24 Mar 2006
To: Russ (MEATSHAKE) [#1] 25 Mar 2006
I have a spreadsheet that does this.
It takes all of the component prices and marks them up by 3. I then estimate the amount of time involved in different processes, such as engraving, punching holes, packaging, etc. The time charges include my overhead recovery.
When I enter the number of pieces, the spreadsheet shows me a recommended per-piece price. I can use that number, or enter a figure that's more to my liking.
There's also a 2-part section that tells me what my margin is. One section shows margin with no materials (such as when a customer brings in their own stuff), and the other shows material + labor.
If you'd like, I can email it to you. There are probably some things on it that you won't want, and you'll probably want to add some things that fit your business better.
I think Harvey has a spreadsheet that does this stuff for him, too.
Cody
From: Harvey only (HARVEY-ONLY) [#3]
24 Mar 2006
To: Cody (BOBTNAILER) [#2] 25 Mar 2006
I had one but lost it in a Windows crash about a year ago. I still have the one for figuring out the true cost of labor.
The ones that I lost that really hurt are the source code for all of the little programs I wrote, like the one that figures the length of all of the lines in a PLT file, and could estimate acceleration/deceleration times for the laser. (I missed backing up a directory.)
From: cindy (ROBERTM) [#4]
26 Mar 2006
To: Cody (BOBTNAILER) [#2] 26 Mar 2006
Cody,
I would love to see an example of your spreedsheet. If you could email me a copy I would appreciate it.
Thanks Cindy
laserengraving@bellsouth.net
From: Cody (BOBTNAILER) [#5]
26 Mar 2006
To: cindy (ROBERTM) [#4] 27 Mar 2006
From: Peter [#6]
26 Mar 2006
To: Cody (BOBTNAILER) [#5] 28 Mar 2006
Hi Cody,
would love to look at the spreadsheet too.
regards
Peter
From: Ed (EBERTRAND) [#7]
27 Mar 2006
To: Cody (BOBTNAILER) [#2] 28 Mar 2006
Hi Cody
If you would I'd like to look at your spreadsheet.
Thanks - Ed
EDITED: 27 Mar 2006 by EBERTRAND
From: Mike (SPACE_ENGRAVERS) [#8]
27 Mar 2006
To: Cody (BOBTNAILER) [#2] 28 Mar 2006
Cody,
I'll jump in on this request...I'm new to the business, so any help in figuring out prices would be help!
Thanks!
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From: ABH (BACHI) [#10]
28 Mar 2006
To: ALL
Hi Cody
I hope I am not to late for a copy of the spreadsheet.
Would really appreciate one.
Thanks
From: Ron (RONRUSH) [#11]
29 Mar 2006
To: Cody (BOBTNAILER) [#2] 30 Mar 2006
Cody,
If it's not too late, I'd like to get a copy of your spreadsheet as well. That would be a huge help!!!
Thanks.
Ron
From: Josh (WIZURD) [#12]
30 Mar 2006
To: ALL
From: Bill (ALBILLBERT2000) [#13]
30 Mar 2006
To: Cody (BOBTNAILER) [#5] 30 Mar 2006
Cody I also would love to see or have the spreadsheet.. If you have time to send it.. I would appreciate it
Al
From: Cody (BOBTNAILER) [#14]
30 Mar 2006
To: ALL
From: Stunt Engraver (DGL) [#15]
30 Mar 2006
To: Cody (BOBTNAILER) [#14] 31 Mar 2006
Due to popular demand, the spreadsheet is attached to this post. :-)
From: Ed (EBERTRAND) [#16]
31 Mar 2006
To: Cody (BOBTNAILER) [#14] 31 Mar 2006
Thanks Cody and David
Nice little spreadsheet.
Ed