New To Pricing - What Do I Need To Know?

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bluedaisies Posted 3 Aug 2011 , 6:39pm
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I've just received my first paid opportunity where they will want to see my pricing info.
So - I need to get my prices hammered out. I know I need to make a list of what everything costs for me to buy it first.
Is there anything in particular I need to know or do??

Thanks for your advice!

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kelleym Posted 3 Aug 2011 , 7:54pm
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See the link in my signature, and good luck! thumbs_up.gif

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jason_kraft Posted 3 Aug 2011 , 8:09pm
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I use this formula:

Price = ingredient cost + labor cost (which is # of hours needed to complete the order * your hourly wage) + per-order overhead cost (your total annual overhead including insurance, license fees, rent, etc. divided by estimated # of orders per year) + an additional 20-30% profit margin.

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bluedaisies Posted 3 Aug 2011 , 8:32pm
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Originally Posted by kelleym

See the link in my signature, and good luck! thumbs_up.gif




Very useful info at that link - thank you!!

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bluedaisies Posted 3 Aug 2011 , 8:44pm
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Originally Posted by jason_kraft

I use this formula:

Price = ingredient cost + labor cost (which is # of hours needed to complete the order * your hourly wage) + per-order overhead cost (your total annual overhead including insurance, license fees, rent, etc. divided by estimated # of orders per year) + an additional 20-30% profit margin.




Thanks! I've got some homework to do! icon_smile.gif

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