The Problem
Dustin reports that preparing an estimate previously took up to five hours of computer work. He wanted a simpler way to turn the materials selected for a job into an itemized QuickBooks estimate.
Miller’s also needed a replacement for its Canva website to show completed renovation work and make contact details easy to find.
What I Built
The integration starts with the supplier cart:
- Supplier carts as the source: Dustin shops Home Depot, Menards, Lowe’s, and RP Lumber like he always has, adding what the job needs
- Client selection and transfer: the team uses the bookmarklet and tools on the website to select the client, then clicks a button to transfer the cart into QuickBooks as an itemized estimate
- Markup already applied: the integration applies Miller’s markup to the estimate
- The website too: the real site shows off finished jobs, with contact info that’s easy to find
The Result
Dustin reports that estimating work that previously took up to five hours now takes about 20 minutes. He also reports that the process is simpler and lets him get estimates to clients sooner. These are his reported results for Miller’s workflow, not a promised turnaround for every contractor.
Dustin gave permission to offer the same integration as a service to other contractors. We check your supplier workflow and QuickBooks setup before quoting.
