Quoting Software Built for Australian Tradies
The quote you send tonight is the job you win this week. But quoting after dinner from a notes app, texting a number over, or waiting days for a "yeah righto go ahead" reply costs you jobs and starts them on the wrong foot.
Dashbord lets you build a proper quote in minutes, send it to the customer for digital approval, and convert it straight into an invoice the moment they sign off.
Why texted quotes cost you money
A price texted from the driveway feels quick, but it leaves everything loose: no line items, no record of what was included, no signature, and no clean way to invoice later. When the job grows or the customer "doesn't remember" agreeing to something, you're negotiating from memory.
What Dashbord quoting gives you
- Professional quotes in minutes. Line items for labour, materials and call-outs, with GST calculated automatically and your business details on every document.
- Digital approval with a signature. The customer opens a link, reviews the quote and signs it online. You get a record of exactly what was approved and when.
- Deposits built in. Ask for a deposit up front — fixed amount or percentage — so you're not funding materials out of your own pocket.
- Quote-to-invoice in one step. Once approved, the quote becomes an invoice with everything carried across. See how invoicing works.
- Expiry dates. Quotes can expire, so an old price doesn't come back to bite you six months later.
How it works
- Build the quote — line items, deposit, expiry date, terms.
- Send the customer a link by email.
- They review and approve with a digital signature from any device.
- You get notified the moment they view it and when they sign.
- Convert the approved quote to an invoice in one tap and send it with a payment link.
Quoting the way your trade works
Every trade quotes differently — an electrician pricing a switchboard upgrade, a plumber quoting a hot water system swap, a builder structuring deposits and progress payments, a landscaper quoting design plus ongoing maintenance. See how Dashbord fits your trade: electricians, plumbers, builders and landscapers.
Frequently asked questions
Can customers approve a quote online?
Yes. Every quote gets a share link where the customer can review the details and approve with a digital signature — no printing, no scanning, no chasing a reply.
Can I turn an approved quote into an invoice?
Yes, in one step. Line items, deposits and totals carry across automatically, so nothing gets retyped and nothing gets missed.
Does quoting cost anything?
Quotes are unlimited on every plan, including the Free Starter plan. You only hit a limit on invoices (3 per month on Free; unlimited on Pro).
Can I ask for a deposit on a quote?
Yes. Add a deposit amount or percentage to the quote, and it carries through to the invoice so the balance owing is always correct.
Does it handle GST?
Yes. Quotes show 10% GST calculated automatically, with GST-inclusive or GST-exclusive pricing.
Win the job with a proper quote
Unlimited quotes on every plan, with digital approval and one-step conversion to an invoice. Free to start.
Free to start. No credit card required.