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Part 2- Risks and Customer value in Hardware+Software pricing models Introduction In the first part of this 3 part Deep-Dive, we have explored different pricing models available for Hardware and Hardware + Software Products. Today, we will be analyzing closely the risks and opportunities coming from each one of them; in particular, we will be […]
Part 1- Review of Hardware and Hardware+Software pricing options Introduction Business models in hardware have undergone a significant transformation over the last couple of decades. We’ve moved from a simpler world where hardware was primarily sold outright—akin to purchasing a music CD—to a realm where hardware and software are increasingly integrated and calling for integrated […]
As Artificial Intelligence (AI) gains momentum, a diverse array of companies are seizing the opportunity to develop innovative AI-based products. Recently, I’ve had the privilege of discussing revenue models and monetization strategies with several of these organizations. While traditional pricing strategies are fundamentally relevant, AI products require careful consideration of specific factors to determine the […]
I hear people scared about “playing too often with pricing”, and others who see there an opportunity. Well, you’re all right! The right frequency largely hinges on the specific elements of pricing you’re looking to adjust. Here’s a breakdown: ✔ 𝐏𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐞 𝐏𝐨𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐬 📈: Adjusting your price points, can happen as often as every second, as in […]
Shall companies display their prices online upfront or keep them hidden? Companies, in particular the digital ones, invest massively in making products “self-service” to reduce the need for salespeople’s during the purchase journey. At the same time, consumers demand instant information and transparency about the products and services they’re interested in. The question of whether […]
Why Discounted Annual Plans are bad for revenue and for retention, and move you away from Value-Based Pricing If you’re familiar with the SaaS market and online services, you’ve likely noticed the common practice of offering the same service at different price points based on the contract duration. To be clear, I’m not referring to […]
If there is one common element in the way pricing is addressed by a multitude of companies, smaller or larger, is the fact that pricing is often addressed as a last-minute side detail (at best) or as a simple guess (at worst). However, price is not only the money you capture from selling your product […]
