Being able to add markup is essential for a business owner. For many reasons. It's needed on the online version of quickbooks.
Markup for a business owner is what determines if we're even going to be in business. Quickbooks Online needs to be able to add markup in estimates, invoices, products and services, etc. For a small business owner just starting out, $200.00 dollars a month for Quickbooks Contractor Edition to have that option is a dream at the present time. Quickbooks Online is definitely great but needs markup options and to be able to add markup columns.
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QFC Fitzwalter commented
When it comes to markup I first think about legal risks because even a small mistake in documents can turn into an audit and cost money. In 2025 fines for violations of product description requirements in different jurisdictions already reach $2000000 and companies really suffer from wording that seems harmless. I had a case where a contract had to be completely redone because of one incorrect clause in the specification and it cost a lot of time and resources. To avoid such situations I use https://www.getgen.ai/solutions/product-description which helps check texts for compliance with regulations and reduce legal risks. Have you ever faced a situation where a seemingly minor error in a description turned into a major problem?
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Jenya Mirnenko commented
Good point about adding a markup - for many users this is a really key feature, especially in projects with variable costs. Suggestions like these help to focus on real-world use cases. Reviews of Pro Business Plans https://pro-business-plans.pissedconsumer.com/review.html also often bring up the idea of flexible pricing and adaptation to small business needs - so this idea is quite relevant.
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Jason Lopez
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I completely agree—having a built-in markup feature in QuickBooks Online would make a huge difference for small business owners. Manually calculating markup on estimates and invoices is time-consuming and leaves room for error. Hopefully, QuickBooks considers adding this functionality soon!
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Christopher Lucero commented
As a small business owner, I can’t stress enough how crucial markup options are in QuickBooks Online. Without the ability to add markup in estimates and invoices, it really impacts our bottom line. The monthly cost for QuickBooks Contractor Edition feels steep for what it offers, especially when all I need is some basic markup functionality. It’s frustrating because while QuickBooks has great features, this is a significant gap. On another note, having a reliable system for handling calls is essential too. I recently found a resource on phone menus https://www.mightycall.com/blog/phone-menus/ that might help streamline communication for small businesses like mine.
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Zane Smith commented
Go to the gear button on the top right hand corner of the screen, then go to to "Account and Settings", then, "Expenses" and click on "Bills and expenses". There, you'll see a box next to "Markup with a default rate of _%". You can input any markup percentage you want in that blank box, and check that box for markups tied to expenses. Note that this option is only visible AFTER you click on the "Bills and expenses" option. Good luck!