Most contractors don’t have a pricing problem. They have a math problem. These articles break down how pricing actually works and why most jobs don’t perform the way you think they should.
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Why $100 per Hour Is Not Enough to Stay Profitable
$100 per hour sounds reasonable, but it often falls short once you account for real costs and non-billable time. Here is why that number breaks down.
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What is Margin Percentage?
Margin percentage tells you how much you actually keep from a job. Most people misunderstand it and it’s costing them money.
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The Real Reason Some Jobs Make You Money and Others Don’t
Two jobs can look identical on paper but produce completely different results. The difference is not the job. It is what each hour actually produces after costs.
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Why Marking Up Materials Doesn’t Fix Your Pricing
Marking up materials feels like it should fix your pricing. It doesn’t. Here’s why it barely moves the needle.
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Why Better Estimates Still Don’t Fix Your Pricing
A detailed estimate feels like control, but without a clear hourly target, it is still a guess. Here is why better estimates alone do not fix pricing.
