Example Margin Snapshot
Revenue$184,250
Materials$61,430
Labor + Subs$52,700
Overhead$31,250
Net Margin21.1%
Bookkeeping & websites for contractors
Better books.
Better websites.
Better margins.
Bookkeeping and custom websites for contractors who want to grow with confidence. Know where your money goes, see which jobs pay, and give customers a professional place to find you.
We work withQuickBooks Online
Serving contractors in Cleveland, Chattanooga, and beyond.
QuickBooks OnlineCustom websitesJob costingOwner-ready reports
Contractor website services
Give customers a reason to choose you.
Show your work, explain your services, and make it easy for customers to contact you—with a professional website built around your business.
Build
Custom website design
Mobile-friendly pages for your services, project photos, reviews, and service areas, with clear call and quote-request buttons.
Connect
Inquiries without the runaround
Contact forms that route inquiries to your business, plus optional simple CRM setup to help you track leads and follow-ups.
Maintain
Care after launch
Hosting and website care, content updates, local SEO setup, and Google Business Profile assistance within an agreed scope.
Website builds are quoted as a one-time project. Ongoing care and additional services are scoped separately. Choose websites, bookkeeping, or both.
Let’s Talk About My WebsiteWhere profit disappears
Busy does not always mean profitable.
Revenue can look great while weak job costing, slow collections, and messy books quietly eat the company alive.
No profit by job
You know what you charged, but not what remained after materials, labor, subs, and overhead.
Books always behind
Receipts pile up, transactions stay uncategorized, and tax season becomes an annual fire drill.
Cash without clarity
Money is moving, but you cannot clearly see what is owed, what is due, or what is safe to spend.
Pricing by instinct
You bid the next project from memory because your numbers cannot tell you which work actually performs.
Try it with a real job
Find the margin before it finds you.
Enter the numbers from one completed job. This is the basic view we build across every project, crew, and month.
Job Margin Report
Total revenue$48,000
Total job cost$31,900
Profit after allocated overhead$16,100
Job margin33.5%
Target marker: 25% margin
How we get started
A clear plan from the first conversation.
Tell me about your business.
We’ll discuss what you need, where you want your business to go, and whether we’re a good fit.
Get a clear scope and price.
You’ll know what’s included, what I need from you, and what happens next before we begin.
Get to work—with support.
We’ll organize your books or build your website, with clear communication throughout the process.
Bookkeeping · What you receive
Know what every job actually earns.
You handle the work. We organize the numbers so you can understand your costs, track profitability, and make better decisions.
QuickBooks bookkeeping
Categorization, reconciliations, and a dependable monthly close in QuickBooks Online.
Job-costing reports
Revenue, materials, labor, subs, and profit by project.
Material & labor percentages
See where production costs drift from target.
Cash-flow snapshot
A clear view of money in, money out, and upcoming pressure.
A/R & A/P visibility
Know who owes you and what the business owes next.
Owner review call
Thirty focused minutes on the numbers that matter.
See what useful numbers look like
Your month, explained.
A sample owner report showing what came in, what went out, and which jobs earned their keep.
Monthly owner snapshot
Illustrative example · fictional figuresRevenue$48,000
Total expenses$39,000
Profit$9,000
| Job | Revenue | Direct costs | Gross profit | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Job A | $18,000 | $12,000 | $6,000 | 33.3% |
| Job B | $16,000 | $13,000 | $3,000 | 18.8% |
| Job C | $14,000 | $11,000 | $3,000 | 21.4% |
$36,000 in direct job costs + $3,000 in shared overhead = $39,000 in total expenses. Profit after these expenses is $9,000, or 18.8% of revenue.
What this tells the owner
Job A brought in only $2,000 more revenue than Job B, but earned twice the gross profit. Review Job B’s material and labor costs before pricing similar work again.
Meet Nicodemus
I saw the need on the job.
I’m Nicodemus, the person behind The Good Margin. Working in a small, family-owned roofing business showed me how much goes into running a company beyond doing good work. Between estimates, material orders, customer calls, and long days on the job, the business side can easily get pushed to the evening—or put off altogether.
I saw how much the basics matter: organized books, knowing what each job earns, a professional website, and customer reviews that help people feel confident choosing you. Good businesses put real care into their work. Their numbers and online presence should reflect that same care.
That’s why I started The Good Margin—to help other business owners get those foundations in place. My approach is straightforward: work hard, respond promptly, explain things clearly, and follow through. You’ll work directly with me, someone who understands what it’s like when the workday doesn’t end just because you’ve left the job site.
Let’s talk about your businessBookkeeping · Fixed monthly pricing
A plan based on the work—not surprise hourly bills.
Your monthly price is based on transaction volume, account count, payroll complexity, job-costing needs, and the condition of the current books. Cleanup work is quoted separately before it begins.
- Clear scope before onboarding
- Fixed recurring monthly price
- No long-term contract required
The person behind The Good Margin
What people say about working with Nicodemus.
Feedback from Nicodemus’s previous client work.
“It’s rare to find someone who combines skill, professionalism, and integrity the way Nicodemus does.”
“Throughout the entire process, I truly felt like he listened and cared. It felt like I was his top priority.”
“He explained everything clearly and didn’t try to pressure me at all. I really appreciated his honesty and willingness to help.”
Read 9 more customer reviews
“Nicodemus was there from start to finish, making sure all my questions were answered and concerns addressed.”
“He was professional, honest, and worked quickly while still paying attention to every detail.”
“Nicodemus is friendly, professional, kind and patient.”
“Nicodemus showed up just like he said he would. Great guy.”
“Nicodemus was very quick to respond. He was knowledgeable & was able to answer any question I had.”
“Nicodemus did a great job explaining everything in detail.”
“He was prompt in scheduling and also on the arrival time. I couldn't have asked for a more professional person.”
“Nicodemus was very knowledgeable, helpful and patient.”
“Nicodemus was prompt, professional and a genuine pleasure.”
Before we get started
A few practical questions.
Can I hire you for just one service?
Yes. Bookkeeping and website services are available separately. We can also put together a scope for both if that fits your business.
What’s included in monthly bookkeeping?
Your agreed scope can include transaction categorization, account reconciliation, job-costing reports, a cash-flow snapshot, and a monthly owner review. Catch-up work is scoped separately. Tax preparation and payroll processing are not included in the standard bookkeeping service.
Do I need QuickBooks?
We work with QuickBooks Online. We’ll review your current setup and discuss the subscription and features needed for your business, including job costing, before you make changes.
What do you need to build my website?
Your services, service areas, contact details, and any logo, project photos, and customer feedback you want to use. We’ll walk through what’s available and what still needs to be prepared.
What happens after my website launches?
Ongoing care is scoped separately from the initial build. Your plan can include hosting, content updates, website maintenance, and agreed search-visibility work. We’ll explain the scope and recurring cost before you commit.
How long will getting started take?
Timing depends on the condition of your books or the size and content needs of your website. After our first conversation, you’ll receive a proposed scope, timeline, and list of what we need from you.
Let’s talk about your business
What would make your business easier to run?
Clearer numbers, a stronger website, or both—let’s talk about what you need. We’ll discuss your goals and put together a clear quote.
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