Estimations
Estimations are draft proposals you send to leads before they become clients. Build line items, add taxes, set a validity period, and send as PDF or email.
Estimations are tied to a lead — once the lead converts to a client, the estimation history travels with them so you can reference the original quote.
Step-by-step
- 1Open the lead
From the Leads page click into the lead you're quoting.
- 2Create an estimation
Click New Estimation. Add line items with quantity, rate, and tax. The total updates live.
- 3Set validity and terms
Enter how many days the estimation is valid for and any terms (deposit %, deliverables, exclusions). These appear on the PDF.
- 4Send it
Download as PDF or email the contact directly — the email uses the Estimation email template.
- 5Convert to invoice
When the lead accepts and converts to a client, the estimation acts as a template — generate a real invoice from it without retyping.
Tips
Estimations don't count toward revenue reports — they're draft until converted. Multiple estimations per lead are allowed; only the accepted one converts to an invoice. Use the validity period to chase prospects who go quiet — 'Your quote expires Friday' is a great nudge.
Admin configuration
Access groups → `leadAdd`, `leadEdit` are required to create and edit estimations. Settings → Estimation template controls header, footer, signature block, and default tax rates.