I just figured up that business expenses are in the $1200 per month range counting vehicle (100K miles in five years) fuel, maintenance, insurance, tools, licensing, liability, phone, cell, electricty, computer and office supplies, etc...

I'd like to make $20 per hour at least for now free and clear (except taxes). This comes to about the $28 range that alot have suggested, but does not allow for health and life insurance or a retirement plan.

I hope to slowly increase my rates over the next few months to achieve this figure by the end of the year.

This is all based on 40 hour weeks and steady work... Which may offset some.

I guess its a plan(?)


-Virgil
Residential/Commercial Inspector
5 Star Inspections
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