@battlebuddy2007: Your estimate showed a healthy profit. Did the completed job tell the same story? Look at your last 10 completed jobs. How closely did actual gross profit match the estimate? Extra labor hours, material overruns, rework, and unbilled changes can quietly eat your margin. Compare what you quoted with what actually happened. Find the biggest gap—and use it to improve your next estimate. 👇 What throws off your margins most: labor, materials, or scope creep? #SmallBusiness #JobCosting #ProfitMargins #ContractorBusiness #BusinessTips