I call it the “Pricing Panic.” It’s when you are talking to a client about pricing, and you assume that there’s no way they’ll ever pay your price, so you start thinking of ways to discount the price before the conversation even starts. It’s one of the most challenging things about starting a business, especially a […]
Many years ago when I was at the beginning of my career as a freelancer, I had a conversation. The reason I recall it so well is because it illustrates a common misconception about pricing: you can forget about being fair – you either cheat or get cheated. In this particular case, a smaller business […]
Digitalization is everywhere of course. But whereas some industries are 100% digital from birth, others are still transforming from traditional consumer or industrial products to more of a digital service industry. Regardless of where your industry and company is on the digitalization path, pricing practices are severely impacted. Digitalization means increased transparency, more information, as well […]
In this webinar PriceBeam co-founder and Chairman, Finn Hansen, together with The Pricing Coach, Mark Peacock walk viewers through various challenges around the pricing of new products or services. This on-demand webinar covers: Common challenges when creating new products or services How pricing should play a more prominent role in the innovation process The various steps […]
Prices should differ across different countries, but companies must not only reap the benefits (The Good) but also manage the costs (The Bad) and avoid the pitfalls (The Ugly) Prices are almost never the same in international markets. They vary due to taxes, cost structures, local market needs, currency exchange rates, tariffs, differences in competitive situations […]
I can’t think of any concepts more misunderstood than price, pricing, and discounting. An alarming number of businesses price poorly, losing out on profits as a result. We even teach falsehoods about price at the college level. Let’s discuss five myths about pricing, and its Mr. Hyde alter-ego, discounting. I usually start breathing fire on this topic, so […]
“How much should I charge customers?” For any new business, answering this question and deciding a price point for your product or service is no easy feat. On one hand, you want to attract your customers to purchase your product or service while on the other hand you want to price accordingly so that your business […]
Anchor Pricing is the concept of making a product that was first offered seem cheaper when it put alongside another product. An example of this would be initially offering a customer a product that costs 300 GBP but then showing and comparing a more expensive alternative, say 450 GBP to that customer. That first product […]
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And What It Means For Small and Medium Size Businesses Few decisions impact the bottom line of a product or service more than those involving price. Price too low and a company could be leaving significant sums on the table and risk forever scarring their brand reputation according to the popular axiom that “Price Connotes […]
PND is a digest of pricing focused news, thought leadership, events, training and certification resources for pricing professionals. This Edition is brought to you by: PriceBeam B2B and B2C Pricing, Marketing, and Finance team leaders struggle to capture fresh, reliable, and actionable Willingness-To-Pay Pricing data to be able to effectively optimize all prices for all market segments GLOBALLY. Are you confident […]
Apple TV+ Cost: Tech Giant Reportedly Eyes $9.99 Price Point | Observer
Timing is everything. On Monday, we explored how we would handle the missing details surrounding Apple’s forthcoming streaming service, Apple TV+, including the still unknown cost and launch date of the platform. Today, we may have been given an answer on the former. Apple is reportedly “weighing” a $9.99 per month cost following a free […]
This Week in Pricing > 8/17/19
TWIP is a digest of pricing focused news, thought leadership, events, training and certification resources for pricing professionals. This Edition is brought to you by: The Perfect Price AI platform makes millions of pricing decisions for forward-thinking companies around the world. Our cloud-based service allows customers to quickly anticipate and react to changes in demand in real-time […]
Amazon Offers Retro Pricing In Los Angeles For Maisel Day On August 15 | Fire Wire
Los Angeles residents will be able to purchase lunch, gasoline, makeup applications, shoeshines, movie tickets and hotel rooms at 1959 prices on August 15, which Amazon Prime is calling “Maisel Day.” That means you can see a movie for a mere 51 cents, grab a hot dog for 59 cents, and get your hair done (with […]
When the time comes to sell your home, it’s important to price the home right. If the home is badly priced, either too expensive or too inexpensive, you may lose money and take a long time to sell. Understanding the dangers of incorrect pricing, and working with a real estate professional to price your home […]
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