Pricing Articles

Business owners need to monitor costs right now, and price adjustment is one way to do that. But be careful about how you approach it and don’t let it be your only strategy.

Here are some tips to consider for getting your company through this period of price uncertainty

Don’t let rising diesel and gas prices due to inflation woes, oil production interruptions and chaos in the world upend your profitability

Customers don’t like price increases, but if you get the messaging right, you can usually avoid pushback and still retain their business

The end of the year is a good time to assess where you stand with your profits and expenses and if there are any problems affecting your bottom line that can be remedied

Items like chain knockers eventually wear out, but you can keep that expense in check with certain practices

Deciding to get away from a time and materials pricing structure doesn't automatically mean that aspect of the job will get easy. Implementing a flat-rate system has its own challenges.

There are often too many variables at play for a per foot method to be a reliable way to price jobs

Material and equipment prices are particularly volatile right now, creating a challenge for businesses. To stay the course consider what you can control versus what you can’t.

The ups and downs of the past year and a half have been difficult, making it all the more important to stay consistent and continue to embrace the principles that have led to your business success

Contractor finds that flat-rate pricing app provides customers with job prices upfront and helps improve profitability

Implementing the right strategy and price book can serve as a catalyst for company change

A memorable mascot and distinctive radio ads promote San Diego firm’s services and push profits higher