[richywilts]

just kncoking up a quotation for a commercial block of apartments, in the quotation should i mention payment terms etc?

if so does anyone have any terms and conditions that i could have a nosey at please that i maybe able to include and change to my specifics

email richardwiltshire36@yahoo.co.uk

cheers guys

[Steve CM]

I wouldn't include it

[richywilts]

what do you include steve when sending in a quotation

[R.V.A Window Cleaning Services]

It doesn't  really matter what your payment terms are, if they work on 60 days and have done so for many years they will only agree to 60 days even if you work on 30 days!
This what i have found, i like to think i will be paid @ 14 day's but even reg cleans can be 21, 30, 60 and even some @ 90day's.

[richywilts]

what do you include in your quotation letters h20

[poleman]

when I send out a invoice I put this on it....

Payment in full is due within 30 days from invoice date
We reserve the right to claim statutory interest at 8% above the Bank of England base rate at the date the debt becomes overdue in accordance with the Late Payment of Commercial Debts (Interest) Act 1998."

[window11]

frankiebadboy stop hiding, and thats pthetic to put somin like that down, who do u think u r, sugar.....

pphhhffftttttt

[Nathanael Jones]

I always mention payment terms. I add 30% to my normal price on the main quotation, then in big bold lettering offer a 30% discount for payment within 7 days,...

[dave12345]

yes you should so they clearly know from the start what payment terms are, so if you ever take them to court you have evidence of how much and what payment terms they are

[Ellen Brown]

I always mention payment terms. I add 30% to my normal price on the main quotation, then in big bold lettering offer a 30% discount for payment within 7 days,...

30% ?

[Nathanael Jones]

I always mention payment terms. I add 30% to my normal price on the main quotation, then in big bold lettering offer a 30% discount for payment within 7 days,...

Always add it to the original price before you offer it as a discount. If they pay promptly I get what I wanted from the job,.. if they don't its worth waiting for!

30% ?

[Steve CM]

I couldn't imagine a big company that has accounts depts, head offices etc being able to get an invoice paid out within 7 days.

All the ones i deal with are within 28 days. there are ones that drag out to 60 days and beyond.

If I started whacking on 30% to the bill within 7 days i know what would happen.

I would be served my notice!

[Nathanael Jones]

Depends on the company,.. builders etc get 7 days,.. more reputable companies get 30,.. some (not many) get 60 days.

[stephen.b1]

richi it could be a good idea to find out what that companys policy is for payments and put that down at least you have something down if it goes wrong ie 30 or  60 days whatever

[bobplum]

it wont matter richy,they pay according to thier terms.....take it or leave it

[simon w]

Richy.

Firstly send your quote, if it gets accepted you then ask for a purchase order, or confirmation email etc, this confirms they've agreed for the work to take place, then you send them your payment terms and any other documents you think they need such as risk assessments, method statement, insurance documents etc.

[Helen]

I couldn't imagine a big company that has accounts depts, head offices etc being able to get an invoice paid out within 7 days.

Really, with most the delay is in their processing, not ability to pay. If you find out at the start who the final person is who signs off payments you should not have a real problem. These days with bacs etc payments, there is no need for any payment to be late. Never send a invoice addressed to the account dept, make sure it is given/sent/e-mailed to the person who gave you the work....9 times out of ten you will be paid well within terms.
For example Kier facilitlies etc is a large national and international company.... paid in 5 days, following the above procedure.

[Helen]

In answer to the original question, yes you should always make all your terms and conditions available at point of quotation. You may not get paid when you want, but you do have this to fall back on if you have problems.
For example you terms are 14 days, but the person who employed you isn't aware because you didn't put this on your quote, so their company may just keep putting you to the bottom of the pile, because in their eyes you have no payment deadline!
By the way leaving it until you invoice is too late, but the wording should also be on the invoice too.

[Helen]

richi it could be a good idea to find out what that companys policy is for payments and put that down at least you have something down if it goes wrong ie 30 or  60 days whatever

no way

[Helen]

Richy.

Firstly send your quote, if it gets accepted you then ask for a purchase order, or confirmation email etc, this confirms they've agreed for the work to take place, then you send them your payment terms and any other documents you think they need such as risk assessments, method statement, insurance documents etc.

Looks much more professional to package all as above and send with the original quote, how can they accept you for a job if you haven't told them how it will be carried out and whether you are insured for it or not?