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customtackboxes
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8 months ago

What percentage do you charge upfront

I build custom tack boxes in horse barns what percentage should I ask for upfront to start the job

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  • ryaantuttle's avatar
    ryaantuttle
    Jobber Ambassador

    Depends on TWO factors...

    1). State Laws. Check those first. Most states mandate how much you can take for a deposit for a project

    2). Material Cost. How much are your materials? You'll at least want to cover the cost of your materials upfront. My State Law states I cannot take any more than 1/3 third upfront. However, if the materials cost more than 1/3 I can ask more "upfront". As your business grows, you'll want to start charging more "upfront" to cover the higher cost of overhead.