Industry Research

The Hidden Cost of Manual Quoting

And How Much It's Really Costing You

11 min read
16 pages
Version 1.0
Published 1 January 2026

Summary

Manual quoting doesn't just waste time — it silently kills growth. This white paper quantifies hours lost per week to spreadsheets and rework, the revenue impact of slow quote turnaround, how quote inconsistency erodes client trust, and benchmarks comparing manual vs systemised quoting.

The Hidden Cost of Manual Quoting

And How Much It's Really Costing You


Manual quoting doesn't just waste time — it silently kills growth.

You know quoting takes too long. What you might not realise is exactly how much it's costing you in lost revenue, missed opportunities, and capped potential.

This white paper quantifies the real cost of manual quoting and shows why it's the first system trade businesses must fix.


The Admin Lie: "It Only Takes 10 Minutes"

Tracking Real Quote Time

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