Summary
Work Items let you predefine a fixed price that can be automatically applied to one-time appointments.
Side Note
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Creating a Work Item With a Fixed Rate
From your Zenmaid Dashboard, go to Settings > Job Estimation.
Scroll down to the Work Items section.
Click + Add Work Item.
In the Item field, enter a clear name for the work item
(for example: “One-Time Deep Clean – Flat Rate” or a customer-specific name).
In the Cost field, enter the fixed rate you want to charge.
Scroll down and click Save Changes.
Applying the Work Item to a One-Time Appointment
From your Zenmaid Dashboard, go to any of the following Schedule Views:
Calendar View
List View
Weekly Dispatch
Horizontal Dispatch
Vertical Dispatch
Create a new one-time appointment by clicking on a space in your calendar.
In the Create Appointment window, scroll down to the Work Items section.
Check the box next to the work item you created.
Make sure Automatically Estimate Amount Owed is enabled.
Add any additional appointment details, then click Create Appointment.
Once saved, the fixed rate from the work item will automatically apply to the appointment.
Additional Information
Why Use Work Items for One-Time Pricing?
Automatically apply consistent pricing
Avoid manual rate entry for each appointment
Easily reuse fixed rates for similar jobs
Ideal for one-time, non-recurring, or specialty cleanings
Keywords
Work Item As Rate Identifier
Rate For One-Time Cleaning
Rate For Non-Recurring Appointments
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Fixed Rate For Non-Recurring Jobs