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!

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

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.)

Philadelphia, PA (Really Bensalem)

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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

Hi Cody,

would love to look at the spreadsheet too.

artisticdesign@adam.com.au

regards
Peter

Hi Cody

If you would I'd like to look at your spreadsheet.

Thanks - Ed

ebertrand@bertrands.com

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!

info@space-engravers.com

Hi Cody

I hope I am not to late for a copy of the spreadsheet.
Would really appreciate one.

Thanks

abdulbaseer@rogers.com

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

Cody I also would love to see or have the spreadsheet.. If you have time to send it.. I would appreciate it

Al

albillbert2000@yahoo.com

Thanks Cody and David
Nice little spreadsheet.

Ed