Home Service Pros: You’re Busy… But Are You Profitable?
Let me tell you about “Mike,” a local handyman I recently spoke with.
Mike had more work than he could handle. Booked out three weeks in advance. Customers loved him. His schedule was slammed.
But when tax time rolled around, Mike was shocked—despite working 60+ hours a week, he barely cleared a profit. Why? He didn’t track job-level costs.
He wasn’t alone. A lot of home service pros are so focused on doing the work, they forget to check if they’re actually making money doing it.
If this sounds familiar, it’s time to change the game.
Here’s the truth: You can’t fix what you don’t track. And that’s where solid bookkeeping makes the difference.
Most home service pros don’t realize how much they’re spending on supplies, gas, tools, or subcontractor labor—per job. Without tracking those costs against each invoice, your “busy” weeks might actually be costing you money.
A professional bookkeeper helps you:
Track income and expenses by job or service category
Understand real margins so you can price correctly
Reduce tax overpayments by capturing every deductible cost
Save time so you can stop playing accountant at 10 p.m.
Think of it this way: if a bookkeeper costs $4,000 a year but helps you recover $10,000 in untracked expenses and tax savings, that’s money back in your pocket—and less stress on your shoulders.
📅 Ready to stop guessing and start profiting?
Schedule a free call with Dr. Bryan Raya, QuickBooks ProAdvisor:
https://calendly.com/dbr_bookkeeping/30-minute-zoom-consultation-call
Or join the DBR Bookkeeping Online Community for ongoing tools and support:
https://www.skool.com/dbr-bookkeeping-8561/about
Let’s start Doing Business Right!
FAQ
Q: I don’t have employees—just me and a truck. Do I still need bookkeeping?
A: Yes. Solo contractors often overpay in taxes and miss key deductions.
Q: Can I track jobs in QuickBooks?
A: Absolutely. We’ll help you set up job costing so you know what each project really brings in.
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