Cost plus pricing may seem like a simple solution, just add a markup to your costs and you’re done. However, as we discussed in our previous post, the simplicity of this method often leads to significant operational headaches. Expenses fluctuate. Margins erode. Manual...
What is Cost Plus Pricing? Benefits, Challenges & Where It Fits Best
Cost plus pricing is one of the most straightforward methods for setting product prices. By adding a consistent markup to the total cost of production, this strategy ensures businesses cover their expenses while earning a steady profit. On the surface, it’s a simple...
What’s New in Rockton Pricing Management
At Rockton Software, we believe the best software evolves by listening closely to the people who use it every day. Thanks to your feedback, we’ve been busy building new features into Rockton Pricing Management (RPM)—features that make pricing simpler, more powerful,...
How Price Bundling Works for Professional Services
Are you a professional service provider—doctor, attorney, accountant, or financial planner—looking for a smarter way to package your services and increase profitability? Price bundling is a strategic approach that can help you deliver greater value to clients while...
How to Price a Product (and Still Make a Profit!)
If you’ve started a new business and are wondering how to price a product, or why you’re losing money on your current pricing model, you’re not alone. Many businesses struggle to set prices that not only attract customers but also protect their bottom line. In this...
Rebate Management: Moving Beyond Excel Spreadsheets
Managing rebates has long been a more complex and error-prone task in business operations. For many companies, the process still involves manually tracking details in Excel spreadsheets, a familiar but deeply flawed method that creates unnecessary risk and leaves...
Pricing Structure and Strategy: A Smarter, Scalable Approach
Once you've moved beyond spreadsheets and ego-driven decisions, the next step is building a scaling pricing strategy. Many companies struggle not because they lack good intentions but because they don’t have a pricing structure that can grow with them. A smart pricing...
Time Based Pricing Strategies with Rockton Pricing Management
Timing is everything, especially when it comes to pricing. Whether you make seasonal adjustments or regularly respond to market shifts, having the right tools in place can help you stay ahead of the curve and boost profitability. Rockton Pricing Management gives you...