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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.
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Opp. Score
47
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- Has a spreadsheet but it's always out of date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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