Budget & Orders Management System

A practical project admin system to help you compare quotes, track budget decisions, manage variations & stay on top of orders in one place.

The Budget + Orders Tracker is designed to help you keep project costs, quotes, payments, variations and deliveries organised as your renovation or build moves forward.

Built for the Manage stage of your reno or build, it gives you one clear place to compare supplier or trade quotes side by side, track what has been approved, ordered, paid or is still outstanding, and keep budget decisions visible as the project evolves.

Perfect for people who want to:

• Use a pre-built system instead of starting from scratch
• Manage project costs in a simpler way
• Replace messy notes, scattered quotes & disconnected costs
• Add more structure when self-managing
• Save time & stay organised

How it works:
Use the tracker as a single place to manage the financial side of your project:

• Compare supplier or trade quotes side by side
• Check inclusions & scope before committing
• Track approved, estimated & actual costs
• Record changes, variations, added costs or credits
• Keep payment decisions visible as you go
• Stay on top of orders, delivery dates & installation timing

What this helps with:

• Committing to quotes with more confidence
• Keeping spend visible throughout the project
• Managing variations and their budget impact as they arise
• Making the moving parts of your project easier to coordinate
• Keeping key financial and order information in one place

What's included:

• Customisable Excel tracker
• Common examples provided
• How-to-use guide included
• Budget Snapshot
• Budget Breakdown
• Quote Comparison Tracker
• Payment Tracker
• Variations Log
• Orders + Delivery Tracker
• Notes + Miscellaneous tab

Simple to follow:

• Simple layout
• How-to guide included
• Common examples provided
• Easy to customise & use

Support:
Need help choosing the right product, accessing your file, or working out the next best step for your project? Reach out to hello@yourdesigncompanion.com.au for product guidance, service enquiries or access support.