No business, big or small, will last long if it doesn’t get promptly and properly paid for services rendered and products delivered. These guidelines from TechRepublic Premium explain the characteristics that constitute a proper estimate, invoice and billing statement. The accompanying templates will also serve as practical examples of these vital financial documents.

From the guide:

ESTIMATES

In many ways, for SMBs that require them, the estimate is the most important document they produce. The estimate serves as the initial documented point of contact for a customer and establishes the foundation for an ongoing customer relationship. A poorly executed estimate could easily lose a potential customer, job and any future jobs.

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