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don't forget overhead costs

Submitted by Carrie on January 29, 2008 - 18:59.

I have shaken my head at some contractors' bills too, but I do remind myself that if I call a small electrical company, they may be paying a receptionist to take my call, office space, trucks, equipment, insurance, advertising, not to mention health insurance, payroll tax, etc.

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