Markup & Profit

A Contractor's Guide, Revisited

By: Michael C. Stone

Narrated by: Michael C. Stone

Few construction companies fail because of poor building practice; they fail because of poor pricing practice. To succeed in construction, you have to price your jobs to cover all labor, material, and overhead expenses, pay yourself a decent salary, and make a profit that will keep your company thriving. A large part of that is knowing how to figure the correct markup for your business.

But calculating markup is only part of the picture. If you're going to beat the odds and stay in business profitably, you also need to know how to write good contracts, manage your crews, work with subcontractors, and collect on your work. You'll find tried-and-tested formulas here to guarantee profits, with step-by-step instructions and easy-to-follow examples to help you learn how to operate your business successfully. Information is included on how to access the forms and charts used in this book. The principles outlined here apply to all construction-related businesses.

In this hands-on manual, Michael Stone, a highly successful contractor, lecturer, and construction consultant, provides the keys to a profitable business. He covers the business basics of running a construction company, whether you're a general or specialty contractor working in remodeling, new construction, or commercial work.

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Lots of valuable insight

This book was very informative and was a great read. Will definitely apply many principles in my company

SO MANY GOLD NUGGETS!

I purchased this book looking to learn more about contractors and how developed their cost estimates and run theirbusinesses. I ended up learning so many short comming in my own business that I have began to work the issues to help grow my Inspection consulting company. if you are a business owner anyways related in the construction industry, this is a most have if you want to grow your business.

A lot of substance

Great to listen to but also needs to be read to get full understanding. So much quality and experience in the words

Great Business Resource!

Markup and profit was an great resource for my construction business. it really helped me understand what I need to be charging to cover the overhead of my business and take home what I needed to. Good book and resource that I go back to consistently when I need to fine tune business practices.

Great Book

Every Contractor must read this book. This book Mr. Stone Really helps you figure out all your number so that you make a profit.