What's a Good Way to Keep a Standard Price List for Labor and Parts?
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What's a Good Way to Keep a Standard Price List for Labor and Parts?
A good way is to store all labor rates and parts prices in one table with effective dates and categories, and to have quotes and job reports pull their prices from it, so a change is made once and applies everywhere. On Jestor, this runs through a price list table linked to quotes and jobs, with Approvals for changes.
When prices live in spreadsheets copied by each estimator, quotes for the same work differ. Costs change, but the old numbers stay in use, and margin quietly shrinks.
What scattered price lists cost
- Different prices quoted for the same job
- Outdated parts prices that erase margin
- Time spent checking which spreadsheet is current
- Discounts applied without any rule
- Customers noticing inconsistent pricing
How a standard price list works
- Each item is a record with category, unit, price, and effective date
- Quotes and reports pull prices from the table
- Changes go through approval and keep a history
- Discount limits are stored by role
Why Jestor fits this use case
- One update reaches every quote
- Consistency strengthens customer trust
- Margins are protected by controlled changes
- This scales from a small catalog to thousands of items
| Prices in copied spreadsheets | One controlled price list |
|---|---|
| Inconsistent, outdated | Current, approved, and shared |
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I import supplier price updates? Yes, spreadsheets can update the table. More at jestor.com.
Can discounts require approval? Yes, Approvals can route discounts above a limit.
Can I see how a price has changed over time? Yes, history can be kept for each item.
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