Change Profit Margin Per Line Item
Set a different profit margin on each line item from the Sheet view's Profit % column or from the line item's Unit pricing section.
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Overview
You can change the profit margin on each individual line item in a project. There are two ways to do this: directly in the Sheet view of the estimate, or in the line item's Unit pricing settings.
Open the Estimate
- In the left-hand menu, click Jobs.
- Click Job list and select the estimate. You can also click Pipeline and select it from there.
Option 1: Change the Profit Margin in the Sheet View
- In the Estimate, click Sheet in the top right corner if it isn't already selected.
- Double-click the Profit % cell of the line item you want to change.
- Enter the profit margin percentage you want for that line item.
Option 2: Change the Profit Margin in Unit Pricing
- Click the cube icon on the line item. The line item window opens.
- Click Unit pricing to expand it.
- In Profit, enter the profit margin percentage you want for this line item.
- Click the X in the top right corner to close the window.
Why This Matters
- You can set a different profit margin on each line item instead of using one margin for the whole project.
Summary
To change the profit margin on a line item, double-click its Profit % cell in the Sheet view and enter a new percentage, or click the line item's cube icon, expand Unit pricing, and change the Profit percentage.
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