Pricing Methods
Choose the right pricing method for each service:
- Flat Rate: Fixed price for the entire service regardless of time
- Hourly Rate: Price based on estimated or actual hours worked
- Per Unit: Price multiplied by square footage, linear feet, or other units
- Per Item: Quantity-based pricing for multiple identical items
- Time & Materials: Hourly labor plus materials at cost
- Not to Exceed: Maximum price with actual time tracking
Markups & Margins
Ensure profitable pricing:
- Set default markup percentages for parts and materials
- Calculate based on cost or retail price
- Configure different markups by category or vendor
- Show or hide cost from field technicians
- Track actual vs. target profit margins
- Adjust markups based on job complexity or urgency
Tiered Pricing
Offer Good-Better-Best options:
- Create multiple pricing tiers for same service
- Good: Basic service at economy pricing
- Better: Standard service with common upgrades
- Best: Premium service with all options
- Present all three options simultaneously
- Track which tiers customers choose
- calculate savings for higher tiers
Dynamic Pricing
Adjust pricing based on various factors:
- After-hours and emergency service pricing
- Seasonal pricing adjustments
- Volume discounts for multiple units
- Geographic pricing by service area
- Customer type pricing (residential vs. commercial)
- Contract customer discounts