Dinner Meeting…Thursday, February 16…6:00-9:00 pm
"The Game of Quoting" by Kathryn Leech, APLD
ABOUT THE MEETING
It's imperative to get it down and get it right, since so much is involved in what you charge, how you charge, what you expect, and how clients perceive your value.
Your quotes can affect your client relationships and your income. An apt and accurate quote is a core element of developing trust, transparency, and good communication with your client.
We'll distinguish between bids and estimates and delve into the world of verbal agreements, handshakes, and ancient business customs.
LEARN TIPS & TECHNIQUES:
---Establishing your status confidently
---Validating your value forthrightly
---Pricing strategies and quoting tactics
---Assessing a quoting situation
---Potent retorts for sticky spots
GET ANSWERS & SAMPLES:
---Is a quote a legal document?
---When to use use a bid or an estimate?
---Why make a quote?
---Samples of quote checklists.
---Sample of Kirsten's 3-tier quote.
---What are you quoting on?
---What is a change order?
---What are disclaimers and other quote items?
---What needs to happen before agreement?
You'll also learn from your fellow attendees, since we'll be sharing, as the meeting format will be presentation and facilitation. Please bring your quote documents (agreements, bids, estimates). I'll do my best to go around the room and involve everyone. By the end of the meeting you should feel more comfortable and confident talking about money. You'll also leave with proven ways to get what you ask and ask for what you're worth. Quoting will be your ally!
ABOUT KATHRYN
Kathryn Leech, APLD is an AHB member and owner of River City Gardens, a sustainable landscape design practice in Multnomah. She creates gardens that connect people with nature. Kathryn has had her home business for 20 years. She admits to varying degrees of success in her 20 years of quote-making. (Don't we all have our "varying degrees of success" stories?)
She is an APLD member and has completed certifications for Eco-Biz, Green Roofs, and Storm Water Management. Her gardens have received distinction from the City of Portland and the National Wildlife Federation.
Kathryn's website: http://www.rivercitygardens.com
MEETING TIME
6:00---Networking
6:30---Dinner
6:50---Attendee Introductions and AHB Business
7:15---Presentation
8:30---Mingling
9:00---Meeting ends
Meeting Details
MEETING PLACE
We meet at the S.M.I.L.E. Station, 8210 S.E. 13th Ave, in Sellwood. Map to AHB.
COST and RSVP
Meeting cost is $10 at the door, cash or check. First-time guests pay $10, the same as members. We encourage you to come and experience an AHB meeting. Please RSVP our President, Eric Norberg, at 503-232-2326, or email him. We buy food according to attendance. Thank you.
MAILING LIST
If you'd like to be added to AHB's meeting announcement mailing list, please provide your name and email address to Eric. We only use your email for this purpose and don't sell or provide your information to anyone.
MEMBERS and MEMBERSHIP
Our members provide a gamut of goods and services. See AHB Members. AHB costs $36 a year to join, which entitles you to the members' dinner meeting rate of $10, our free members-only picnic, a listing on our website, and multiple intangibles. Call Eric at 503-232-2326 to learn more.
AHB is a nonprofit organization for home business owners. We're based in Portland, Oregon, founded in 1992. We're governed by bylaws and have a Board and Officers.