How is the Estimate Price Calculated
On the create estimate page you have an option to directly add the service/product price manually or use the calculator. If you use the "Calculator" option while estimating, the cost of an estimate is calculated automatically based on several pre setup factors like crew, equipment, markup %, etc. The calculator can accommodate pricing strategies of wide complexity range. |PopularUpdating the Status of an Estimate
By default, a newly created estimate is in the "New" status. Lead the estimate through the sales funnel by updating its status according to the stage it is on. To achieve that, first locate the estimate in question: with the help of the Live search; from the Estimates list on the sidebar; on the client's profile. Then, click on the "eye" icon to view the estimate page: (https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/4bd4ccc7bba67c00/3pngiSome readersEquipment Types for the Estimates
The list of tools and vehicles you offer in an estimate is managed from the Equipment Types module. You can edit or disable the existing equipment as well as add new equipment that can be used during estimation. To add new equipment, click on the green "plus" icon, in the pop-up window add the equipment details and click on the “Save” button. (https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/4Some readersManaging Estimate Statuses
You can create and manage the stages an estimate goes through: from the moment it's been added to the moment it's no longer relevant. These stages will help you track the life span of a particular estimate and receive stats on company's overall performance. To create a new status for an estimate, click on the green "Plus" icon in the top right corner, give the status a name, priority and choose the group it belongs to: (https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/4bd4ccc7bba67c00/sniSome readersSetting Up Services, Products and Bundles for Estimates
You can add estimate services, estimate products and estimate bundles to be used for estimation. Estimate Services and Estimate Products In "Estimates" → "Services", you can find all the preset tree services and products. It is possible to edit existing services and products by clicking on the "Pencil" icon and disable them by clicking on the "EyeSome readersEditing an Estimate
It is possible to edit and update an estimate at any point of working with the client. For that, first you need locate the relevant estimate: with the help of the Live search; from the Estimates list on the sidebar; on the client's profile. To edit, click on the "Pencil" button next to the estimation you would like to make changes to: After editing, the totaFew readersAdding Default Crew to Services
Default crews help to automate estimation: when a crew is added to a service by default, the service’s crew gets automatically picked during estimation. For instance, if you pick Arborist Climber (CL0) and Bucket Truck Operator (BM1) for Pruning in “Estimates Services” module as default, they will always automatically be added in “Create an Estimate” as the default crew for “Pruning” service. To add a crew to an existing service, from the "Services" section of the “Estimates” modulFew readersOwn Estimates
In the "Own" estimates section, the estimator can find detailed information about estimates by quantity, $ and the amount of money made. It by default shows the plan for the current month. To view the plan for the previous or the next month, please click on the “Previous Month” or “Next Month” buttons accordingly. (https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/4bd4ccc7bba67c00/65xrxclFew readersEstimate Confirmation with Signature Through an Email Link
Clients can confirm estimates through a link available in the estimate email that clients receive for Estimate confirmation. On this page, clients can see Estimate details, all services and photos that are attached to the Estimate. Clients can confirm it by making a deposit (if your company has set up the credit card processing) or by signing it and can also download it. (https://storage.criFew readersSelectable Shortcut Icons for Services, Products and Bundles
Shortcut icons provide a quick way to add products/bundles/services on the estimation page without the need to find them in the lists of products/bundles/services. To add a shortcut icon to an already existing service/product, navigate to the “Services” section of the “Estimates” module and click on the “Pencil” icon next to the required service/product and in the "Edit service/product" window tick the box “Is Favorite”. After you mark it as “Is Favorite”, shortcut iFew readersEstimates List
Managing estimates can be a time-consuming and complex process for businesses of all sizes: from creating and tracking estimates to communicating with customers and managing approvals, there are many steps involved in the estimates management process. ArboStar's "Estimates List" module is designed to simplify and streamline this process, offering a range of advanced features to help businesses save time, increase efficiency, and improve their bottom line. "Estimates List" module alsoFew readersDecline Reasons
In the "Decline Reasons" section of the "Estimates" module, you can find the declined estimates and the reasons that the estimates have been declined for. To choose the time period you would like to access the information for, click on the end/start dates, choose the start/end dates from the calendar and click “Go”.Few readersTree Inventory on the Web
The "Tree Inventory" allows you to mark and track trees on the map and use them for estimation. The feature is available both on the web and the app. You can create tree inventory for all the clients. To access the "Tree Inventory" page, navigate to the required client's profile and click on the "Tree Inventory Map" button from the right side menu. (https://storage.crisp.chat/usersFew readersAutomatically Select Multiple Services and Products when Creating an Estimate
When editing or creating a new estimate you can select multiple services or products that are in the same category at once. This feature is a powerful tool designed to streamline the estimating process. With this feature, users can easily add multiple services and products to an estimate with just a few clicks helping to save time and reducing the risk of errors. It allows you to be more efficient while doing estimation. FFew readersHow to add pictures to an estimate
Pictures from a particular service can be copied to another estimate. The process slightly differs in web and mobile versions. Let me start with the last one. First of all, please open the desired estimate, using the mobile version of the application. After that, you'll be provided with an option to choose the particular service. By clicking on the download sign you'll be provided with the option to save the preferred picture to your hard drive. (https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/Few readersHow to copy an estimate/ workorder/ invoice
Before we jump into the main topic a remark has to be made: In order to copy the estimate you should open the client's profile and choose the estimate. Then please press the copy button. (https://storage.crisp.chatFew readersGenerate Portal link from Estimate/Invoice Profile
You are now able to generate a Portal link for your estimates and invoices. This feature allows you to send Portal links for confirmation and payment not only via email but also via text messages and will be useful for customers who do not use emails. To generate the Portal link, navigate to the Estimate or Invoice page and click “Estimate portal link” or “Invoice portal link” (https://storage.criFew readersCreate an Estimate
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