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Quotes, pricing, VAT and formulas: short, practical guides for businesses.

How to write a quote in 7 stepsWriting a quote step by step: survey, line items, unit prices, VAT, validity, payment terms, sending a PDF and following up.
VAT calculation: net to gross and gross to netVAT calculator and formulas: gross = net × (1 + rate); net = gross ÷ (1 + rate). 20%, 5%, 0% examples and the most common mistake.🧮 Free calculator
Square metre and wall area calculationCalculate floor area, wall area, perimeter and paintable surface with formulas and a free calculator. Subtracting doors and windows, with examples.🧮 Free calculator
Quotes in Excel vs. quoting software: when to switchExcel or quoting software? Comparison of speed, errors, PDF, VAT, customer follow-up and open tracking, and when switching pays off.
Pricing formulas: tiered prices, minimum fees, conditions, roundingFormula reference for pricing: max, min, if, tier (tiered price), ceilto (round up to a step), choose, pct, with examples from cleaning to printing.
Quote follow-up: how to win more jobsWhen and how to follow up a sent quote: timing, open tracking, follow-up reminders, a sample message and a pipeline board.