If you’ve ever Googled “best job-costing software,” you’ve probably seen options that look great—until you hit the price tag or realize you’ll need a week of training to use it. Let’s be honest: most tradespeople and small business owners don’t need (or want) complicated software. You just need a simple way to see what you spent, what you earned, and what’s left. You can absolutely track materials and labor accurately using Excel or even paper, as long as you use the right st