Sort job costs before margin lies to you

Sort each estimate item into the bucket that makes gross margin honest. Direct job cost Named job risk Business overhead Burdened mason and laborer hours for this wall Brick, mortar, sand, ties, and job consumables One-day lift rental required only for this elevation Dumpster fee for removed block and old mortar Allowance for concealed brick damage behind the cracked face Weather slowdown allowance for exposed winter pointing Annual liability insurance for the business Monthly estimating and bookkeeping software subscription General website and local advertising spend

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