The price and quote stage turns a qualified opportunity into a number the client can accept. It covers the pricing model (fixed fee, time and materials, subscription, usage), the rate card, discounts, and the proposal or quote document itself.
A quote is also the first billing document. Whatever it leaves vague, such as payment terms, milestones, expenses, or what counts as out of scope, turns into a dispute at invoice time.
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