How Much Does Business Development Cost In 2026?
In 2026, business development for trades contractors costs between $2,000–$7,000 a month, all-in.
- Deep Research & Bid List Mapping
- Follow-Up On Your Top Accounts
- Bi-Weekly Reporting
- Single Service Area
- Everything In Basic
- Full Relationship Management Across Your Pipeline
- LinkedIn Account Management
- Proposal Support
- Everything In Growth
- Gift & Swag Delivery Across Your Whole Territory
- Multiple Service Areas
- Priority Response & Reporting
One Flat Monthly Fee. No Surprise Invoices.
Service Fee
Our monthly fee ranges from $2,000–$7,000 based on your service area, trade, and growth goals. This is our fee to run business development on your behalf — research, relationship-building, follow-up, and reporting.
Swag & Gift Spend
Unlike hiring in-house, you don't budget separately for donuts, swag, or client gifts — it's included in your monthly fee, no surprise invoices.
No Setup Fee, No Revenue Share
There's no one-time setup fee and no cut of the jobs we help you win. Ever.
Every Package Includes
A Full BD Team, Without The Six-Figure Salary
A full-time in-house business development manager costs $100K–$180K+ a year once you include salary, benefits, swag and gift budget, training, and the risk of turnover. TradesOBD gives you an experienced BD professional for a fraction of that, with no hiring risk and no ramp-up time.
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