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How To Add Discount Categories

Why This Matters

Getting your pricing and discounts right is critical to winning profitable jobs. These settings ensure your proposals reflect accurate pricing and your team applies the right discounts every time.

What You'll Need

  • Admin access to SubcontractorHub

  • A web browser (Chrome or Edge recommended)

Step-by-Step Instructions

Step 1

Navigate to"Database" from the"Manage Database" section.

Step 2

From the left-hand panel, locate"Discount Categories."From the dropdown, select the job type for which you want to apply the discount category. In this instance, we have selected"Solar Discount Category."

Step 3

Click on"Add."

Step 4

From the dropdown, select the“Parent category.”

Step 5

Enter the “Name” of the discount category.

Step 6

Click on"Add" to finalize and save your changes. Applying or Creating Discount Categories from the Discount SectionWhen navigating to the Discount section, you can either select an existing discount category created earlier or create a new category directly from this section.

Step 7

From the dropdown, select the discount category you previously created.

Step 8

In the next field, select theDiscount Sub-Category.

Step 9

If you wish to create a new category, select"Add New Category" from the dropdown.

Step 10

A new tab will open. Enter the “Parent Category” and “Name,” as outlined earlier, and then click"Add" to save the new category. Related ArticlesHow to Add a New Document Template?How to Add Discounts and CashbackHow to Select Multiple Categories for HVACsHow to Add Generator Equipment to Your DatabaseHow to Add Water Filter Equipment to Your Database

Real-World Example

💡 A home services contractor uses this feature to keep their daily operations running smoothly — saving time on every project and reducing manual errors for the whole team.

Pro Tips

  • Start small: Test this feature on one project before rolling it out company-wide.

  • Need help? Contact SubcontractorHub support — they're always happy to walk you through it.

  • Bookmark this guide: Come back anytime you need a quick refresher.

Troubleshooting

Problem

Solution

Setting doesn't appear

Make sure you have admin access and the correct permissions enabled.

Changes not saving

Refresh your browser and try again. Check your internet connection.

Feature not working as expected

Clear your browser cache or try a different browser. Contact support if the issue persists.

Change Log

Date

Change

May 2026

Rewritten for clarity; simplified language for non-technical contractors; added images and troubleshooting.

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