Cut the pocket first
A quote that fits the mortise
Headline pay is the tenon. Fees, unpaid time and tax decide whether it actually fits.
A quote that looks wide may still miss the pocket once costs are cut.
| Item | Illustrative example |
|---|---|
| Quoted job | 210 |
| Fees | −18 |
| Materials | −25 |
| Tax set-aside | −32 |
| Remains | 135 |
| Hours including admin | 8 |
| Real hourly | 16.9 |
If that hourly is below your minimum, the tenon does not fit. Raise the quote or skip the job.
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