Pricing Strategy


Recent Pricing Strategy Articles

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