how demand affects pricing

word cloud related to demandone word: elasticity.

by august j. aquila
price it right

economists define demand as a schedule of the various amounts of an item (a good or service) that buyers will purchase at different price ranges during a given time period.

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according to the theory of price elasticity of demand, there is an inverse relationship between price and the quantity of an item bought. in other words, as the price of a service decreases, the quantity demanded increases and as the price of a service increases, the quantity demanded decreases.
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understanding the product pricing life cycle

chart of a product life cyclewhich of the 4 phases do your products fall into? here’s how to tell.

by august j. aquila
price it right

there is an important concept in marketing that provides companies with tremendous insight as to what they can expect for their products or services in the marketplace. it’s called the product life cycle and, sooner or later, all products and services will go through the complete cycle. as they do, several external and internal factors change.

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the accounting industry and the services it provides are no different. the figure above displays the life cycle of a typical service or product.
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pricing strategies: the real world vs. the cpa world

businessman and tablet with the word "pricing" above.7 types and how they work.

by august j. aquila
price it right

pricing in the real world is much different than in the accounting profession.

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usually, wholesalers and retailers set their prices by using markups as the product moves through a distribution channel. producers or manufacturers usually set a list price. think of the manufacturer’s suggested list price on the window of a new car. car dealers will use various methods to price the new vehicle.
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how traditional fee methods hurt firms

a road sign depicting falling dollarsrule of three and cost-plus overlook some key considerations.

by august j. aquila

the time has come for the accounting professional to rethink the paradigm on which pricing has been based. let’s discuss the traditional methods of price setting and how they can have a negative impact on a firm.

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the what, so what and now what?

kyle walters: "to raise fees, you need to raise the value you provide."it’s no longer enough to be a historian.

by kyle walters

ever noticed that a car’s windshield is always larger than its rearview mirror?

more: clients don’t have a fee problem, they have a value problem
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when you are driving down the highway of life, looking ahead is far more important than looking behind you. the same is true when it comes to your client’s financial goals.
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