Happy Holidays

Posted on December 24th, 2009 (3 Comments)

I'm pleased to say that I just overnighted the final set of page proofs to my publisher and my new price strategy book is set for publication on March 16.

The next new blog will be during the week of January 4.

My Best Wishes for a Happy and Healthy 2010.

Here's the book flap text:

Leading pricing expert Rafi Mohammed shows businesses how to reap a financial windfall and foster growth using the underutilized and often overlooked strategy of setting prices.

The 1% Windfall reveals how modest incremental changes to an everyday business practice - pricing - can yield significant rewards. Illustrating the power of pricing, a study of the Global 1200 found that if companies raised prices by just 1%, their average operating profits would increase by 11%. Using a 1% increase in price, some companies would see even more growth in percentage of profit: Sears, 155%; McKesson, 100%, Tyson, 81%, Land O’Lakes, 58%, Whirlpool, 35%.

The good news is that better pricing is more than simply raising prices. Instead, the key is to offer customers a variety of pricing options. This strategy is win-win: profits to companies and choices for consumers.

But how do executives and managers set the right price? Underpinned by sound empiricalresearch and real-life anecdotes, The 1% Windfall addresses this fundamental question. This book offers guidelines that any company - whether a multi-national conglomerate, small business, or even a non-profit - can follow to create a comprehensive pricing strategy for any product or service. In addition, these techniques and tools provide solutions to avert a slump in a recession, offset the impact of inflation, or battle a new competitor.

The result is a clear “how to” blueprint for companies to price for profit and growth.

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