# QuoteForProfit

> Free, browser-based pricing tools and guides for independent service providers. Build a cost-based quote from your own labor, job costs, fees, and target margin.

The examples on this site use editable planning assumptions. They are not reported local market rates or a recommendation for any particular job. Confirm scope and enter your own numbers before using a result. The calculation method and limitations are explained on the methodology page.

## Start here

- [Home](https://quoteforprofit.com/): Overview of the site.
- [Pricing tools by service](https://quoteforprofit.com/rates/): Index of 30 service-specific quote examples.
- [Guides and calculators](https://quoteforprofit.com/guides/): Index of 12 practical pricing guides.
- [Pricing methodology](https://quoteforprofit.com/methodology/): Formula, assumptions, rounding, and limitations.

## Core calculators and guides

- [Service pricing calculator](https://quoteforprofit.com/guides/service-pricing-calculator/): Build a quote from time, costs, fees, and target margin.
- [Job quote calculator](https://quoteforprofit.com/guides/job-quote-calculator/): Estimate a scoped project with tasks and helpers.
- [Profit margin calculator](https://quoteforprofit.com/guides/profit-margin-calculator-for-services/): Check profit and margin at a chosen price.
- [How to price a service](https://quoteforprofit.com/guides/how-to-price-a-service/): Step-by-step cost-based pricing method.
- [Margin vs markup](https://quoteforprofit.com/guides/margin-vs-markup/): Understand the two different percentages.

## Optional

- [Full XML sitemap](https://quoteforprofit.com/sitemap.xml): Canonical URLs for all published pages.
- [About](https://quoteforprofit.com/about/): Who the site is for and what it offers.
- [Contact](https://quoteforprofit.com/contact/): Contact information.