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Numbers contractors need to know to make a profit

Words: Mason ContractorsThe Mason Contractors Association of America (MCAA) will present Make More Money! - Numbers Contractors Need To Know To Make A Profit on Wednesday, October 24, 2012, at 10:00 AM CDT.

Making a profit begins with knowing your numbers, estimating accurate costs and using the right overhead and profit markup. Determining exactly what to charge for your field crews, labor, labor burden, equipment costs, materials, subcontractors, fixed overhead and profit margin is the key to making money every year.

In this fast-paced practical session, learn how to calculate accurate labor and equipment costs, fixed overhead cost of doing business, sales needed to break even, and the profit you want to make.

Mason contractors registered for Masonry Certification will receive 1.00 credit in the bidding practices discipline upon completion of this course.

Register for Make More Money! - Numbers Contractors Need To Know To Make A Profit.

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