How to Use the APP

Why QBID was created: To help everyone with an estimate for a proposal save money. Such as a proposal estimate for auto repair, heavy duty truck repair, recreational vehicle repair, HVAC, and more. QBid was created because we were personally seeking Bids for the same proposal from several different Vendors/Sales people and getting wildly different estimates. We tried Home Advisor and Angie’s List and wow was it a long-drawn out ordeal. We found out some estimates for the same proposal could mean the difference between thousands of dollars and up to 3 months of our time. So, QBid was created to speed up the process, and in a lot of cases an estimate can be ready in minutes. For only a small fee you now know you received the best deal possible, confident knowing that you got a great deal in a fraction of the time it would have taken you.

 

Questions:-

 

1: What is QBID:

Answer: QBid is a service using professional negotiators to find you lower estimates for needed repairs and services that you need right now.

2. How do I download a QBid estimate from my vendor/sales representative?

Answer: You don’t. Download the QBid application. Register as a Member. At the bottom of the Home page click “Add New QBid.” You will then enter your current vendor/salesperson’s valid email. Your current vendor/salesperson will receive an estimate sheet to complete. Your QBid status will read, “Sent to Vendor.” No downloading or typing from you. It’s that simple.

3. What happens after my vendor/salesperson completes and submits the estimate sheet for my needed repairs or services?

Answer: On your Home screen you will be notified that the QBid status has moved forward to “Vendor Submitted QBid.” This is when you review the estimate by clicking “View Details.” After reviewing your estimate with your vendor/salesperson simply click “Hire A Negotiator” and you are on your way to savings.

4: What happens once I click “Hire A Negotiator”?

Answer: Your QBid is sent to QBid Negotiators requesting help to lower your QBid estimate. Your QBid Status on your Home page is now “Waiting for a Negotiator.” After a QBid Negotiator is located and QBid estimate is accepted. Your QBid Status on your Home Page is now “In Progress.” Your personal QBid Negotiator is now working to save you money.

5.What happens when a QBid Negotiator accepts my QBid?

Answer: The QBid Negotiator will contact you to review the QBid estimate. The QBid Negotiator will then begin finding you savings starting with contacting your Vendor/Salesperson.

6. What happens when the QBid Negotiator has completed negotiating on my behalf and has a new QBid estimate with a new lower price?

Answer: The QBid Negotiator will submit the new lower QBid estimate. Your QBid Status on your Home page is now “Quote Sent to Member.” Now you can view your savings by clicking on “View Details.” The QBid Negotiator will be contacting you shortly to discuss the details of the new QBid estimate.

7: What do I do once the QBID Negotiator has submitted the New QBID newly negotiated price (Submitted by Negotiator):

Answer: Click on the “View Details arrow” and open the QBID, you will see displayed the Original Price and QBID New Price. The QBID Negotiator will be calling you to let you know the details on how to proceed. But all you do is Approve or Decline the New Price Negotiated for you.

8. What happens after I approve the QBid estimate?

Answer: An email notification will be sent to your Vendor/Salesperson with the new lower estimate that was agreed upon between QBid and your vendor/salesperson.  Our position is to notify them immediately so that they will contact you immediately. Your QBid Status on your Home page is now “Completed.” The process is over. All obligations between QBid and you, the QBid Member, are complete. It’s that simple.

9. What if I decline the new QBid estimate with all the savings?

Answer: The QBid estimate is considered “Declined” and an email notification is sent to your vendor/salesperson stating you declined all work and that they are to contact you for further instructions. Your QBid Status on your Home page is now “Declined.” All obligations between QBid and you, the QBid Member, are complete.

It’s that simple.

 

 

Members Home Screen

To check on the progress of all your current QBids

To create a new QBid starts the process of searching for a professional negotiator

To edit your QBid Member profile

To filter all your QBid requests

 

Negotiators Home Screen

To check on the progress and status of all your current QBids

To view and accept any QBid available

To contact and communicate with your QBid Members

To save all of your accepted QBids

To create a new QBid for service

To edit your QBid Negotiator profile

To filter all of your QBid requests for easier viewing

 

Profile Screen

To provide information in order to receive the most accurate QBid from both Members and Negotiators

To supply a Profile Picture for more personal service

To see current and past QBid Statuses

To edit service experience for QBid Negotiators

To review tax information for QBid Negotiators

 

Terminology:-
 

QBID:

An estimate by your Vendor/Sales Representative ready for negotiation

Sent to Vendor:

You have successfully sent a QBid request to your Vendor/Sales Representative to complete and submit.

Vendor Submitted QBid:

Vendor/Sales Representative has completed and submitted the QBid estimate and is ready for review by the QBid Member

Waiting for a Negotiator:

QBid Member has reviewed the QBid estimate, clicked “Hire A Negotiator,” and the QBid estimate is in queue for a QBid Negotiator to accept it.

In Progress:

A QBid Negotiator has accepted the QBid Member’s request and is currently in negotiation for QBid savings.

Submitted by Negotiator:

The QBid Negotiator has successfully negotiated savings and is ready for the QBid Member’s approval. Simply click “View Details” and Approve or Decline new QBid estimate.

Completed:

 QBid Member has Approved the new lower QBid estimate and work is ready to begin. An email has been sent to the Vendor/Sales Representative indicating this decision. QBid Status ends.

Declined:

QBid Member has declined the new lower QBid estimate for any purpose. An email has been sent to the Vendor/Sales Representative indicating this decision. QBid Status ends.

 

Important Information for All QBID Negotiators

1: If you want to be accessible as a bidder to make money, make sure your logged in.

2:  Make sure you have the APP loaded and ready, with your user ID activated.  You’ll need this to accept QBIDS from our users.  If you are not activated properly, you won’t receive QBIDS.

3: Respond to users requesting QBIDs in a timely manner.  Accept the QBID request. Once accepted its yours until you are finished.  The APP User will receive a notice stating, “QBID being reviewed for savings.  Your patience is appreciated.”

Once YOU Accept a QBID, review the Quote Sheet attached ASAP.  A response (TEXT) goes out to the APP User:  1st Notice (QBID Accepted) 2nd Notice (Negotiator reaching out shortly).

                YOU must call the User to review the QBID and set a Goal for the outcome of the quote.   You will place your call threw the APP by hitting “phone icon” to call them live.  This number is the Users Best Contact Method they chose during registration.

4: Once an agreement is reached on items really needed in the quote, you’ll begin calling and getting busy negotiating with the current facility.   Negotiate a new price for each line item discussed.   The Negotiator’s job is to save as much as possible.

Negotiators don’t just do things right; they do the right things!  To build trust with our users, they must always be confident in that we won’t lie, cheat, or mislead them.  If the items are needed, then those must stay on the quote unless declined by the user.  They will accept or decline items at the end of the process.

5: Once negotiations are completed, the QBID quote should now reflect a better price. Use the APP to up-date the QBID and submit it.

6: The newly up-dated QBID will have the new final price and items agreed upon to complete the repair or project. 

7: The new quote will be sent to the APP User once you hit SUBMIT.  You then call the user ASAP and discuss the negotiated price.  The final step is for YOU & APP User to HIT AGREE.  The transaction is now complete, and you are done and Paid!

 

How use QBID as a Member and User Responsibilities:

1: Download APP.

2: Fill out Member Registration Form.

3: Click “Start a New QBid.” In the Home Screen at the bottom of the screen.

4: Forward the link to the Facility or Representative Salesman for them to fill out.This is basically all you do, the APP does the rest, so you just need to be available.

5: Make sure you either call or text the Facility/Salesperson to ensure they received the link and fill it out in a timely manner for you.  (Longer they take the longer the process will take.)

6: Once the link Quote Form is filled out and submitted that’s when the magic happens.

7: In the APP you will see that “Vendor Submitted Quote” this is when you will need to “Review QBid       Details” then you will see the QBid Details for review, when your ready click “Hire a Negotiator”,  Once this is done the QBID will go out to every available Negotiator to “Accept” the QBID.The Form goes out to unlimited Negotiators waiting to help you save!

7: Make sure your logged in as well as the APP is open, paying attention for notifications and alerts.

8: Be available when the Negotiator is calling or texting for info.  Communication is the key.

9: Once a Newly Negotiated Price is loaded you will be notified, and the Negotiator will be reaching out to finalize the QBID.

10: Once approved, it means you are happy with the Savings and the New Price!

11: A e-mail is sent to the Facility explaining what you approved and agreed to.  It’s just that easy!