Service business owners cannot determine the profitability of individual jobs because cost data is scattered across multiple systems and manual spreadsheets are too time-consuming to maintain.

QuickBooks tracks transactions but lacks per-job profitability without complex manual setup. Spreadsheets are time-consuming to build and maintain, and data sits in separate invoicing, accounting, and payroll systems.

Severity

4High

Willingness to Pay

implied

Added

May 12, 2026

Workarounds Described

Uses QuickBooks but it doesn't show per-job profitability
Has a spreadsheet but it's always out of date
Goes by gut feel to know which jobs are good

Implied Software Gaps

Automated job costing software that integrates with existing accounting and payroll systems
Real-time profitability dashboard for individual jobs

App Concept

ProfitPerJob

A mobile-first job costing app that automatically pulls labor, materials, drive time, and overhead from integrated accounting, payroll, and scheduling tools to calculate real-time profit margin per job. No spreadsheets needed.

Key Features

Auto-import costs from QuickBooks, payroll, and scheduling apps
Real-time per-job profit/loss dashboard
Drive time and equipment cost allocation
Job profitability alerts and reports

Target Users: Small to medium service business owners in cleaning, landscaping, HVAC, plumbing, and electrical (1-50 employees)

Revenue Model: $49/mo per business or $39/mo per user with a 14-day free trial

Existing Solutions Mentioned

QuickBooksSpreadsheet

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