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Contractors and small business owners in California are unknowingly undercharging by 5-7% due to confusing markup percentage with margin percentage, losing $20-50K annually.
Most contractors use simple cost-plus markup mentally or with basic spreadsheets, not accounting for the difference between markup and margin, leading to systematic undercharging.
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May 4, 2026
App Concept
MarginMarkup Pro
A simple pricing calculator for contractors that auto-calculates correct sell price from cost using gross-up formula (cost / (1 - margin)), includes compliance factors like sales tax, overhead, contingency, and California-specific requirements.
Key Features
- Cost-to-price converter with markup vs margin toggle
- Built-in overhead and contingency percentages
- California compliance: deposit caps, lien waivers, §7159 contract requirements
- Export estimates as PDF or send to QuickBooks
Target Users: Small to mid-size construction contractors and subcontractors in California (1-50 employees)
Revenue Model: $19/mo per user or $149 one-time purchase
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