Pricing Portable Restroom Service Jobs to Make Money

One of the biggest determinants of your profitability is what you charge. Too much, you lose the work; too little, you lose money. Every portable restroom operator has to walk that fine line.Bruce Francisco of Busy Bee Septic Systems, Ltd. in Pikeville, Ky., has had a couple decades to think about those logistics since adding portable restrooms to his septic business about 23 years ago. He shares some thoughts on the subject.Basic philosophyAt its simplest, you figure out your direct expenses (such as chemicals, paper and fuel), add in a percentage amount to help cover overhead (rent, salaries, phones), then