Pricing and quoting
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Quoting for commercial work: what changes from residential
Quoting commercial work: how tenders, contracts, retentions, payment claims and site rules change your price compared with house jobs. For trade contractors.
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How to price a kitchen renovation
How to price a kitchen renovation (remodel): cabinets, benchtops, labour, subbies, allowances and contingency. For builders in any English-speaking country.
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How to work out your hourly charge-out rate
Work out an hourly charge-out rate that covers your wage, overheads, tax and profit. Step-by-step for tradies in NZ, Australia, the UK and the US.
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Job costing: how to know if a job actually made money
Job costing for tradies: compare your estimate with what each job really cost in hours and materials, then price better next time. Simple steps for any trade.
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How to write a scope of work clients understand
How to write a scope of work clients understand: inclusions, exclusions, assumptions and allowances, with a sample. For tradies and contractors everywhere.
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Variations: how to price and agree extra work without arguments
How to price and agree variations (change orders) before you start the extra work, so there are no arguments at the final invoice. For tradies everywhere.
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How to write a trade quote that wins the job
How to write a trade quote that wins the job: what to include, quote vs estimate, options and follow-up. For tradies in NZ, Australia, the UK and the US.
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How to price a bathroom renovation without losing money
How to price a bathroom renovation (remodel) without losing money: labour, materials, overheads, hidden damage and margin. For tradies in NZ, AU, UK, US, Canada.