Guides about pricing

• How do I write a contractor estimate that covers labor, materials and overhead?A contractor estimate covers labor, materials and overhead by building the price in layers. Start with direct costs (labor and materials), add a share
• How do I do simple job costing for a one-person trade business?Simple job costing means tracking what each job actually costs you (your labor, materials, and a share of your overhead) and comparing it to what you
• What is the difference between markup and margin, and which one do I price with?Markup and margin both describe the same profit, but they measure it against different things. Markup is profit as a percentage of your cost. Margin i
• How do I price a lawn mowing job so it pays for the time and the truck?A good lawn mowing price covers three things: your labor time, your travel time, and the cost of running your truck and equipment. It also has to leav