A quote, also known as a proposal, is a document that establishes a contractual connection between two parties. A quote is a supplier's response to a prospective customer's request - one legal entity offers another a contract. The conditions of the supplier's quotation bind him legally. The quotation document may include additional information, such as taxes, raw material, labor expenses, and other elements that influence the final price. It also consists of the time it will take to finish the service or deliver the items, and the time it will be valid. A quotation, which appears to be a minor component of the business process, is often essential in acquiring and retaining consumers.