How Much Should I Pay My Child for Shoveling Snow?

Snow Shoveling Rates Professionals: Charge $25 to $75 per hour Homeowners: Pay $30 to $70 per visit for an average driveway Commercial plowing $50–$200 per hour for parking lots and $150–$350 per acre for salting Factors to Consider when Determining Pricing for Snow Shoveling Supply and Demand Dynamics Calculating Costs Evaluating Expertise Job Specific Factors … Read more

How Much Do Small Retail Stores Make? Retail Store Profitability

Profit Margins Across Retail Sectors Retail stores make money by providing merchandise for customers to buy conveniently. Conventional grocery stores make 1-2% bottom-line profit. Specialty grocers may generate 5-12%, while small independent grocery stores typically make 1 to 4% profit. Many factors affect independent owners like marketing costs, product costs, and shrinkage. The average gross … Read more

Can Gas Stations Charge Whatever They Want? Credit Card Surcharges and Profit Margins at Gas Stations

Gas stations are legally able to charge extra for using a credit card. A surcharge passed on to the customer allows them to recoup the fees that the Visa and Mastercard payment networks charge them for transactions. Gas stations operate on thin margins—they make most of their money on things like candy, soda, and cigarettes—and … Read more

When Should You Pump Sewage?

Understanding Sewage Pumps A sewage pump moves wastewater from a house through a drainage system. The drainage system could connect to a sewer line, septic tank, or another system. Installing a pump ensures timely wastewater transport. Pumps use mechanical force, not gravity, to move wastewater. This helps when a house is low-lying or on a … Read more