Gamers Experiment with Pay Whatever Model
By letting people set their price, two video game designers sold over 50,000 copies of their game World of Goo in just one week. Read more
Pricing Strategy
Recent Pricing Strategy Articles
How to Price Business Services
Advice for small businesses on how to manage pricing strategies by calculating costs, considering different pricing models, and evaluating customer and compe... Read more
Case Study: Finding the Right Price for a Hot Product
Luke Skurman's quirky college guides were a big hit. The problem was getting readers to pay. What if he gave the content away? Read more
Update: When Prices on Raw Materials Rise
Faced with a spike in wholesale chocolate prices, gourmet chocolate company Choco-Logo raised prices and reexamined its entire cost structure Read more
Pricing: How Low Can You Really Go?
Case studies of three companies that made big pricing changes and the results of those decisions. Read more
Getting Paid
Accept credit card payments on the go Read more
How to Create a Smart Credit Policy
An entrepreneur's guide to offering trade credit, crafting a credit application, and evaluating a customer's credit-worthiness Read more
Spending Hits 28-Year Low
The U.S. economy shrank over the third quarter as consumers cut spending, the government reports. Read more
Restaurant Owners Struggling
More Americans are eating at home to curb household expenses, a survey finds. Read more
Unemployment Claims Up
The impact of Hurricane Ike continues to linger on the job market, the government reports. Read more
Unemployment Rising
Employers are shedding payrolls to cope with tighter credit and weaker earnings. Read more
Retailers Expect Weak Spending
Christmas might be scarier than Halloween this year, retailers say. Read more
Economy Takes Toll on Giving
Small businesses are scaling back on charitable donations this year, a survey finds. Read more
Consumers Scaling Back
As the economy worsens, more Americans are staying home and watching television, a survey finds. Read more
Weak Holiday Spending Expected
The slumping economy will cut into consumer spending over the holidays, Deloitte reports. Read more
Jobseekers Outpacing Jobs
The latest government figures show three unemployed Americans for every new job opening. Read more
Hiring Freeze Expected
Employers are reining in hiring plans as the nation's economy falters, recruiters say. Read more
Employees Fret Over Savings
Rising prices are prompting more Americans to cut spending, a survey finds. Read more
Employees Saving Less
More workers are living paycheck to paycheck, a survey finds. Read more
How to Recession-Proof Your Kids
In a tough economy, talking about money and investing can be more important than a primer on the birds and the bees. Here are some simple lessons you should ... Read more
Young Workers Lack Savings Plans
A survey gives younger employees failing grades in financial literacy. Read more
Consumer Prices Steady
Cheaper energy prices kept inflation in check last month, the government reports. Read more
Consumers Curb Spending
Higher prices are prompting more Americans to hold on to their money. Read more
Small Firms Raising Prices
A recent survey finds higher costs and weaker sales are putting inflationary pressure on small businesses. Read more
Proof That Good Entrepreneurs Can Make Bad Investors
Or how I figured out how to handle my own money. Read more
How Low Can You Go? [Audio] 
When it comes to setting prices, most entrepreneurs are playing a guessing game. How much should you be charging? Senior writer Stephanie Clifford explain... Watch video
How to Compete in a Reverse Auction
A growing number of large companies are forcing suppliers to bid through reverse auctions. Here's how to survive one with your margins intact. Read more
Flag Down Customers While They're Asking for Directions
A weekly look at the latest products and services designed to help you run a better business. Read more
How to Respond When You Hear: "We Can't Afford Your Price."
Four sales pros share their secrets on pricing. Read more
The Problem With Passion
Good entrepreneurs can be bad investors. Read more
Software to Help You Set Prices
Business goes wrong when the price isn’t right. Can your company afford the high-end software that helps set prices? Can your company afford not to have it? Read more
Three Scary Words: "Buy It Used" [Video]
With more people buying stuff used, companies have to rethink everything from a product's durability to the terms of their warranties. Staff reporter Max ... Watch video
New Bill Would Double Write-Off Limit
Under the proposed changes, small businesses would be able to write off up to $200,000 for capital investments. Read more
New Bill Would Double Write-Off Limit
Under the proposed changes, small businesses would be able to write off up to $200,000 for capital investments. Read more
Working Your Assets
Venture merchant financing can save cash-strapped companies. Read more
