Minimum charge: definition, example, and why it matters
Used to make small jobs profitable. A two-hour minimum for plumbing protects against quick fixes that don't cover travel and overhead. Disclose it at booking.
Short definition. The smallest amount a business will bill for a job regardless of actual time spent.
Category. Minimum charge is a invoicing term used by service businesses when billing customers.
How Glo Invoice handles it. Glo Invoice builds minimum charge into the invoice itself, so you don't track it on paper or in a spreadsheet.
Frequently asked questions
What does minimum charge mean?
Used to make small jobs profitable. A two-hour minimum for plumbing protects against quick fixes that don't cover travel and overhead. Disclose it at booking.
Related terms
Labor rate — The hourly rate billed for skilled labor — distinct from a tech's actual wage.
Trip fee — A flat charge to cover the cost of driving to the job site.
