SLC | S21W5 | Costs for entrepreneurs - Pricing

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How are you friends ? Hope you will be healthy happy and well . I am also fit and healthy.Today i want to take participate in contest SLC | S21W5 | Costs for entrepreneurs - Pricing. organized by @yolvijrm.


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What is the importance of the pricing process?

In any business price is important. It aids in determining earnings and whether your product is unique in the marketplace. Customers may select competitors if the price is too high but you can find it difficult to cover expenses and turn a profit if it is too cheap. A carefully considered price strategy guarantees that your company meets its objectives draws in customers and maintains its competitiveness. It strikes a winning price that benefits all parties by balancing market needs, profit margins and production costs.

Additionally pricing conveys to clients the worth of your goods. A reasonable pricing can promote repeat business by fostering loyalty and trust. It also aids in positioning your goods as either high end or low cost. Through competitive analysis, customer requirements analysis and cost analysis businesses can determine a pricing that guarantees long term success and profitability. In short pricing is a tool to build your brand and engage your audience its not just about the numbers.

What aspects should be considered when establishing the price of a product or service?

For any business deciding on a product or service price is important. The cost of producing or supplying it must be considered first. This covers labor, supplies and any other overhead costs. our company may suffer financial losses if these expenses are not met. Think about the amount of profit you hope to make as well. Maintaining your business operations while drawing in clients who think the prices are fair requires striking a healthy balance between covering expenses and turning a profit. Next consider your competitors. Examine the costs of comparable goods and services available on the market. Customers may select them over you if your price is too expensive in comparison to theirs.

But if our product provides something superior such as improved quality, additional features or we can raise your prices if you provide superior customer service. However don't set our pricing too low because that could give the impression that our goods isn't worth much. Lastly learn about our target market spending capacity. Finding a price that meets the requirements and expectations of our audience is much easier when we know who they are. Market patterns are also important we may need to offer discounts or promotions during slow periods but we may need to charge more if demand is great. We may determine a pricing that benefits both our company and your customers by taking costs the competition and consumer preferences into account.

Provide examples of businesses that fit the pricing methods explained in class, stating your reasons.


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Different businesses use various pricing methods to meet their goals. For example, a luxury brand like Rolex uses premium pricing because their watches represent status and exclusivity. They target customers willing to pay more for high quality and brand value. On the other hand supermarkets like Walmart use cost plus pricing where they calculate the cost of items and add a small profit margin. This approach helps them offer affordable prices while ensuring they make a profit appealing to budget conscious customers.

Another example is fast food chains like McDonald which use competitive pricing. They set their prices similar to or slightly lower than other fast food restaurants to stay competitive while maintaining quality and fast service. Meanwhile tech companies like Apple use value based pricing where they charge based on the perceived value of their innovative products. Customers are willing to pay higher prices because they trust the brand quality and unique features.the perceived worth of their cutting edge goods. Because they believe in the brand's quality and unique characteristics customers are willing to spend more.

What should be the percentage of profit that should be added to a total unit production cost of $25.00 to achieve the desired profitability?

To find the percentage of profit to be added to a unit production cost of $25.00 for the company to meet its desired profitability let break it into simple steps.


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The profit percentage that should be added to the production cost of $25.00 is 4.96% to achieve the desired profitability.

At what price should we enter the domestic market?


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Ensure the calculated price is competitive in the domestic market. If competitors’ prices are higher, your price of $26.24 can attract more customers while still meeting profitability goals.The company should enter the domestic market with a selling price of $26.24 per unit. This price ensures the desired profitability and positions the product competitively.

If the competition has a price of $28.00 for a product with similar characteristics, would it be possible to compete?


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Our price is lower than the competitor which makes your product more attractive to price sensitive customers. Additionally if our product quality and features are comparable we can effectively compete.The lower price could attract customers looking for value helping you gain market share. However ensure that your price doesn’t compromise perceived quality.Yes it is possible to compete. Your selling price of $26.24 is $1.76 cheaper than the competitor price of $28.00 giving you a competitive edge while still achieving the desired profitability.


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I invite @shano49 @malikusman1 and @saboohi to take participate in this contest


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@neelofar happy to see your post. Good luck for the contest.
Best wishes

Thank you dear

My pleasure dear 😚

  ·  7 days ago (edited)

Greetings @neelofar

1.- You have shared the importance of pricing, making it clear that this is the determining factor to recover the investment and generate profits.

2.- You have mentioned the aspects to consider when setting prices, making it clear that you must be clear about production costs, and do a market study.

3.- You mentioned that they adjust to the pricing methods in an acceptable manner.

4.- You have developed the proposed exercise in an acceptable manner, sharing the market analysis, taking into account the estimated price.

Below I share the evaluation summary.

DescriptionEvaluation
Quality2.5/3
Compliance with rules3/3
Presentation1.6/2
Originality1.7/2
Plagiarism free
Human/AIHuman
Total8.8

Thanks for joining the contest

Thank you respected for your kind review

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