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Re: dumb question from Alabama
« Reply #20 on: February 21, 2015, 03:40:04 pm »
its all a balancing act at this. you must make enough money to survive but your customers dictate how just how well you will survive. charge to much in their eyes and you never see them or their buddies again. charge too little and your not going to make money. being a legitimate shop costs money that most people dont understand or dont realize just how much. When I started my place i thought it would be cake to make a living since i owned the building free and clear. taxes, insurance, electric, water, phone, internet, shop supplies that you dont charge for all add up to be a big chunk of money every month. the insurance alone for a small engine shop will run $100-500 a month depending on how much inventory  you have, tools, value of the building, and the insurance you have to cover customers equipment. add another $50-200 a month to insure your vehicle and trailer for picking up and delivering customer equipment. all that expense can easily add up to a couple thousand dollars you have to make before you see your first dime of profit.

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