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Why do discounts hurt handyman profitability so quickly?

Direct answer: Profit disappears when discounts are given without reducing scope or time.

Practical steps

  • Fixed costs remain: Overhead doesn't shrink.
  • Time stays constant: Labor still required.
  • Scope creep risk: Discounts invite extras.

Next step: Use the calculator to see how a small discount impacts net profit.

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