
Profit Margin vs Markup: The Quoting Mistake That Quietly Eats Your Profit
Understand the difference between profit margin and markup, why a 30% markup is not a 30% margin, and how to build more profitable service quotes.
April 19, 2026

Understand the difference between profit margin and markup, why a 30% markup is not a 30% margin, and how to build more profitable service quotes.

Simple markup, margin, cost-basis, and target-profit formulas for service quotes, with examples and hidden-cost guidance.
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