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Old 05-28-2008, 01:10 PM   #1
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I'm Searching for bid & estimating info...
I tried mypaintbid.com but for some unknown reason it would not work on my computer. Can anyone recomend a web site or software I can use to estimate and bid on jobs.

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Old 05-28-2008, 03:31 PM   #2
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That website will only offer you a close bid. You have to figure out your time for the job and how much you need to make. Get quicken and use the program. If you are still looking for a program that will give you magical numbers try PEP or something like that
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www.costestimator.com may help
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I like this one but it's $495
Estimate works from Devwave

you can adjust all the numbers and it pops out a fancy contract

mind you I know what to charge already - but I prefer to give a fast estimate - on paper estimate sheet

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We plug our numbers into an Excel spreadsheet. A little effort to make a template and a few minutes to use afterward.

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We plug our numbers into an Excel spreadsheet. A little effort to make a template and a few minutes to use afterward.

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