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Download a ready business quotation format in Word, Excel, or PDF to present product or service pricing, GST where applicable, validity, payment terms, delivery details, and customer-specific commercial terms.<\/p>\n

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<\/span>\n\t\t\t\tWhat Is a Business Quotation Format?\t\t\t<\/span><\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<\/div>[vc_empty_space height=”16px”][vc_column_text]A business quotation format <\/a>is a structured pre-sale document a business sends to a prospective customer to explain what it is offering, how much it will cost, what is included, and the commercial conditions that apply before an order is confirmed.<\/p>\n

Unlike a basic price message, a business quotation brings the complete offer into one reference document. It can cover product quantities, service scope, unit rates, discounts, taxes where applicable, delivery or completion timelines, payment terms, quotation validity, exclusions, and acceptance details.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”16px”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row full_width=”stretch_row” css=”.vc_custom_1763649376810{padding-top:32px !important;background-color:#4c3cce !important;}”][vc_column][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n

<\/span>Download Free Business Quotation Templates<\/span><\/span><\/h2>\n

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Confirm the customer, requirement, quantities, scope, expected delivery or completion date, and any special commercial conditions.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>[\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/5″]

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\n Itemise the Offer<\/span>\n <\/h3>\n

List each product, service, package, milestone, or optional add-on separately so the customer can understand exactly what the quoted amount covers.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>[\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/5″]

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\n Calculate the Price<\/span>\n <\/h3>\n

Add rates, quantities, discounts, freight or service charges, taxable value, and applicable taxes without hiding important costs inside one lump-sum figure.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>[\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/5″]

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\n Set Commercial Terms<\/span>\n <\/h3>\n

Define payment terms, validity, delivery timeline, exclusions, warranty or support terms, and what happens when scope or prices change.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>[\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/5″]

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\n Review and Send<\/span>\n <\/h3>\n

Check totals, customer details, version number, terms, and validity before sharing a final PDF or sending the quotation through your usual approval channel.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row full_width=”stretch_row” css=”.vc_custom_1788430000004{padding-top:44px !important;padding-bottom:40px !important;background-color:#ffffff !important;}”][vc_column]

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<\/span>\n\t\t\t\tHow Does a Business Quotation Format Differ for Products and Services?\t\t\t<\/span><\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<\/div>[vc_empty_space height=”16px”][vc_column_text]The basic structure of a business quotation remains similar for both product and service businesses, but the information used to describe the offer changes. Product quotations focus more on quantities, specifications, unit prices, stock, and delivery, while service quotations need a clearer definition of scope, deliverables, timelines, and exclusions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Quotation Element<\/th>\nProduct Business<\/th>\nService Business<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
Main Description<\/strong><\/td>\nProduct name, model, size, SKU, specification, brand, or variant<\/td>\nService description, scope of work, package, task, or project deliverable<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Quantity Basis<\/strong><\/td>\nUnits, pieces, boxes, kilograms, metres, packs, or other measurable quantities<\/td>\nHours, days, visits, projects, milestones, retainers, or fixed service packages<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Pricing<\/strong><\/td>\nUnit rate \u00d7 quantity, quantity-based pricing, discounts, and product-wise totals<\/td>\nFixed fee, hourly rate, milestone-based fee, monthly fee, or project-based pricing<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Additional Charges<\/strong><\/td>\nFreight, packaging, installation, handling, or delivery charges<\/td>\nTravel, additional revisions, materials, third-party expenses, or out-of-scope work<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Timeline<\/strong><\/td>\nDispatch date, stock availability, lead time, and expected delivery<\/td>\nService start date, project duration, milestone dates, and expected completion<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Important Terms<\/strong><\/td>\nMinimum order quantity, delivery location, warranty, return conditions, and price validity<\/td>\nNumber of revisions, customer responsibilities, dependencies, support period, and exclusions<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Customer Approval<\/strong><\/td>\nApproval usually confirms product, quantity, price, and delivery terms<\/td>\nApproval should confirm both the commercial value and the agreed scope of work<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

Example: Product Business Quotation<\/h3>\n

A wholesaler supplying office chairs may quote 50 chairs at a specified unit rate, along with model details, GST, freight, delivery timeline, payment terms, and quotation validity. If the price changes at higher quantities, the quotation can also mention the applicable quantity slab.<\/p>\n

Example: Service Business Quotation<\/h3>\n

A digital marketing agency may instead quote a monthly service package covering defined deliverables such as SEO activities, reporting, content requirements, and review meetings. The quotation should specify what is included, what requires an additional charge, the service period, payment schedule, and any limits on revisions or additional work.<\/p>\n

For businesses selling both products and services\u2014for example, equipment along with installation\u2014the same business quotation can include separate line items for the product, installation, transport, maintenance, or other services. Keeping these charges separate makes the final offer easier for the customer to understand and approve.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row full_width=”stretch_row” css=”.vc_custom_1788430000005{padding-top:40px !important;padding-bottom:40px !important;background-color:#f1f0fc !important;}”][vc_column]

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Business Identity and Quote Reference<\/h3>\n

Include the business name, address, contact details, GSTIN where applicable, quotation number, issue date, subject, salesperson or contact person, and a clear validity date. A unique quotation number makes later revisions and customer follow-ups easier to track.<\/p>\n

Customer and Delivery Details<\/h3>\n

Add the customer or company name, billing or communication address, contact person, delivery or service location where relevant, and GSTIN if the buyer has provided it for a taxable business transaction.<\/p>\n

Products, Services, and Scope<\/h3>\n

Describe what is being offered in enough detail to avoid ambiguity. Product quotations may need model, size, unit, quantity, or specification. Service quotations may need scope, deliverables, milestones, visit count, or completion criteria.<\/p>\n

Price Breakup<\/h3>\n

Show quantity, rate, line amount, discount, extra charges, taxable value, applicable GST, and final quoted amount. Where a cost is optional or provisional, mark it clearly rather than mixing it into the confirmed price.<\/p>\n

Commercial Terms<\/h3>\n

State payment schedule, advance requirement, credit period if any, delivery or completion timeline, freight or installation treatment, quotation validity, cancellation or revision conditions, warranties, support, exclusions, and customer responsibilities.<\/p>\n

Acceptance and Authorisation<\/h3>\n

Add an authorised signatory or business stamp if your workflow uses one. You can also include a customer acceptance line, purchase-order requirement, or instruction such as replying by email with written approval. Clear acceptance instructions help move a quote into an order without confusion.
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\nA professional-looking quotation can still hurt profitability if the price is built only from the visible purchase cost. Before sending a customer quote, calculate the complete commercial cost of fulfilling the order or service.<\/p>\n

Start With Direct Cost<\/h3>\n

For products, this may include purchase cost, inward freight, packing, or handling. For services, it may include labour hours, subcontractors, materials, travel, software, or equipment directly required to complete the work.<\/p>\n

Add Relevant Overheads<\/h3>\n

Recurring costs such as staff time, delivery operations, administration, rent allocation, payment collection effort, or service support may need to be considered when deciding the selling rate, even if they are not separately shown to the customer.<\/p>\n

Protect the Intended Margin<\/h3>\n

Do not treat markup and margin as the same calculation. Decide the minimum acceptable selling price before offering discounts. If a customer negotiates, know how far the price can move without making the order unattractive.<\/p>\n

Separate Pass-Through Charges<\/h3>\n

Freight, installation, government fees, travel, third-party costs, and optional add-ons should be identified separately when they can change. This reduces the risk of the customer assuming that every incidental cost is included in the base price.<\/p>\n

Apply Tax After the Commercial Price Is Clear<\/h3>\n

Where GST applies, show taxable value and the applicable tax breakup clearly. A quotation is a pre-sale commercial document, not a tax invoice, so it should not be presented as proof that GST has already become payable or that the buyer can claim input tax credit from the quotation itself.
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\nBusiness prices can change because of supplier rates, raw materials, currency movement, freight, availability, project scope, or customer negotiation. A quotation template should therefore make it easy to identify which version is current.<\/p>\n

Add a Valid-Until Date<\/h3>\n

Instead of saying that prices are “subject to change” without a time limit, mention a clear validity period. If the buyer returns after the validity date, the business can recheck prices and issue an updated quotation.<\/p>\n

Use Revision Numbers<\/h3>\n

When only part of a quote changes, keep the original quotation reference and add a revision marker such as Rev-1 or V2. This gives the customer and internal team one visible trail of what changed.<\/p>\n

State That a Revision Replaces the Earlier Version<\/h3>\n

If a new quotation supersedes an older one, say so. Otherwise, customers may approve an outdated price or scope that your team no longer intended to offer.<\/p>\n

Record Why the Quote Changed<\/h3>\n

For internal tracking, note whether the revision was due to quantity, specification, discount, delivery location, additional scope, or customer negotiation. This becomes useful when analysing why quotations are won, lost, or repeatedly revised.
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Document<\/th>\nMain Purpose<\/th>\nTypical Detail<\/th>\nWhen Used<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
Business Quotation<\/strong><\/td>\nPresent a defined commercial offer<\/td>\nPrice, scope, taxes if applicable, validity, payment and delivery terms<\/td>\nBefore customer approval or purchase order<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Estimate<\/strong><\/td>\nGive an approximate expected cost<\/td>\nExpected quantities, rates, assumptions, approximate total<\/td>\nWhen final scope or quantity is still uncertain<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Proposal<\/strong><\/td>\nPersuade the buyer with a broader solution<\/td>\nProblem, approach, deliverables, team, timeline, value, and pricing<\/td>\nFor consultative, project, agency, or complex B2B sales<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Proforma Invoice<\/strong><\/td>\nPresent an invoice-like pre-sale document<\/td>\nSeller\/buyer details, goods or services, price, tax information, expected transaction value<\/td>\nOften used for advance, internal approval, shipping, or transaction confirmation before the final invoice<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

The right document depends on the stage of the sale. If the customer mainly needs a clear price and commercial terms, a business quotation is usually the most direct option. If the work is not yet measurable, an estimate may be more appropriate. A proposal suits complex solution selling, while a proforma invoice<\/strong><\/a> is useful when the buyer needs a more invoice-like pre-sale document.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row full_width=”stretch_row” css=”.vc_custom_1788430000009{padding-top:40px !important;padding-bottom:40px !important;background-color:#f1f0fc !important;}”][vc_column]

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Business Quotation Template in Word<\/h3>\n

A business quotation template in Word works well when the quotation needs customised wording, service descriptions, project notes, detailed terms, or branded presentation. It is easy to duplicate for a new customer, edit the offer, and export the final version as a PDF. Word is especially useful for agencies, consultants, service providers, and businesses where each quote needs more narrative than calculation.<\/p>\n

Business Quotation Template in Excel<\/h3>\n

A business quotation template in Excel is useful when the quotation contains many products, quantities, rates, discounts, taxes, or optional price combinations. Formulas can calculate line totals, discounts, taxable value, GST, and the final quoted amount automatically. Excel is a practical option for traders, wholesalers, suppliers, manufacturers, and product businesses that revise quantities frequently.<\/p>\n

Business Quotation Template in PDF<\/h3>\n

A PDF business quotation is best for sharing the final customer-facing version after the details have been reviewed. PDF helps preserve the layout across devices and reduces accidental editing. Businesses can send it through WhatsApp or email, store the approved version with the customer record, and refer to the same document when an order or invoice is later created.
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<\/span>Turn Approved Business Quotations Into Invoices Without Re-entering Everything<\/span><\/span><\/h2>\n

Use myBillBook’s online quotation maker to create, revise, share, and store quotations, then convert an accepted quotation into an invoice when the sale is confirmed.<\/p>\n

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