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How to Create a Quote

A guide to Quote creation in Appliance.io

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Watch this video or read the article below, your choice!

Welcome to your guide to create a quote in Appliance.io! Say goodbye to duplicate entries and hello to smooth, efficient quoting. Let’s dive in!

Quote Information

Getting started is easy! Just click the Start a Quote button at the top of any page, right next to the company logo.

Click 'Start a Quote'

Choose individual or company

Classify The Customer

then, Enter the customer details: name, phone number, and e-mails

Enter The Customer's Name

Start typing the address and the system will auto-populate based off of google maps.

Fill The Address

After entering all required info, click Next to proceed. If a duplicate entry warning pops up: Review the options carefully or choose the correct customer profile to keep records accurate. Easy as that!

Click Next

My Quote

Notice you have a quote number now

Click 'Quote #39-9446'

We have a set 2 weeks expiration date, really just for your reference and keeping track

Click 'Quote #39-9446'

Delivery info marked "same as billing" - you can change by using the edit pencil

Click 'Quote #39-9446'

Notice the location where the quote was generated from

Click 'Quote #39-9446'

Select + Line Item - and start typing a model number. we have all appliance data already loaded.

Click 'Quote #39-9446'

Select the item your looking for.

Click 'Quote #39-9446'

Your system will already have prices loaded after you select the item.

Click 'Quote #39-9446'

Notice now your prices is reflected

Click 'Notes  add
            Add Notes'

You now have a running total at the bottom

Click 'Notes  add
            Add Notes'

Next step is to choose fulfilment (method of delivery)

Click 'Notes  add
            Add Notes'

A pop-up box comes up. Notice your options at the top, each has different selections inside, you will see all of these up customer as to how you run your business. This is part of onboarding fyi - I HELP!

Click '240V Electric Dryer Standard Install (includes 5' dryer cord & flex vent)'

Here I chose a "pre-set installs,

Click '240V Electric Dryer Standard Install (includes 5' dryer cord & flex vent)'

then "240V Electric Dryer Standard Install (includes 5' dryer cord & flex vent)" just to demonstrate.

Click 'Save'

You can continue to add line items

Click 'Notes  add
            Add Notes'

Collapse each items details for easier viewing

Click 'Notes  add
            Add Notes'

I added protection plans for each item: Again, we will set this up for you during onboarding

Click 'Notes  add
            Add Notes'

You can add various types of haul away options, if you offer this

Click 'Notes  add
            Add Notes'

Running total calculated and broken down at the bottom

Click 'Notes  add
            Add Notes'

Our auto-scheduling tool is AWESOME! If you have it flipped on, once the items are in stock your customer receives a customized delivery message and they can choose the date for delivery. All these specs are set up by you, of course.

Click 'Notes  add
            Add Notes'

You can add notes to your quote

Click 'Notes  add
            Add Notes'

You can be specific about the note, like add description, add attachments, etc. We can go through all of the options here.

Notes

From here you simply add payment.

Click 'Notes  add
            Add Notes'

Again, these will all be set up per your specifications to make it simple for your sales people.

Payment

My Order

After the order is paid, The Quote is now an Order with the same number as the quote

Order

The note for the delivery guy shows here on the order, will be printed on the invoice and also will passed along to the driver on the routing page if you are using the drivers app. (It Rocks fyi!)

Order

This is the Select Action Menu: lots of functions here, including downloading the invoice.

Order

This zip code error message will probably also populate on your quotes until we set up your deliverable areas during onboarding. The system will not allow the order to continue to the next step (which would be reserving stock) until this is resolved.

Order

That's it! You’re now ready to create quotes with confidence! Thanks for watching, and See you in the next video!

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