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Who wants to do a big decorative concrete engraving job for FREE?

Not you, but because you’ve done a few that weren’t as profitable as you like, maybe you’re working on your bidding skills.

Have you applied the Rule of 24?

It is essential to have a list that covers everything you will need to get a job done.

Warning note: not everything you would need consider when bidding a job will be included in this post.

Check off the tools you need; are they all ready for work? Plan to get any service work done before you go to the job site. Are the template pieces all together.

Do you have all supplies stocked? Running out will cost you time at the job.

Next check off the stain supply. Right colors? Right amount? Sprayers cleaned and working? Is the sealer ready? What about epoxy and the supplies that go with it?

How many hours do you estimate the job will take? How many people? What do you charge for time and materials? Put everything into its proper line on your check list.

You have your checklist all marked. Everything is ready.

NOW, apply the Rule of 24.

Put the bid in a drawer for 24 Hours.

Pull it out again after 24 hours.

Did you forget anything? Did anything unexpected come up? Then figure it into the bid.

If you have no additions or changes, then you can be sure of delivering a sound bid that is fair to your customer and profitable to you.

Apply the Rule of 24 to save yourself time, money and headache.