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checklist: 18 essential steps to effective billing

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woman examining documenthow to get paid what you’re worth. on time. every time.

by august j. aquila
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is the phrase “effective billing philosophy” an oxymoron? i’m beginning to believe that it is.

more: 6 steps to making your new pricing happen | 5 ways to get clients to accept a new pricing philosophy | 11 alternative pricing methods | applying cobb’s value curve to your firm | the four types of competition | marketing and the 5 p’s
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analysis of the results of current billing and collection procedures and policies reveals that, for the most part, they aren’t working very well. the fact is, they have not worked well for decades.
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6 steps to making your new pricing happen

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the number 6 made from dollar stackscreate bundles for each service line.

by august j. aquila
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this is where the rubber meets the road. the future of pricing professional services is making the move to value pricing.

more: 5 ways to get clients to accept a new pricing philosophy | how to get partners to accept a new pricing philosophy | 12 pricing factors beyond cost | 13 questions about providing value | how demand affects pricing | how to shift from production to marketing orientation | how traditional fee methods hurt firms
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while you may want to make it an option for your firm, i strongly suggest that you make it the option. i know from experience that value pricing is better than billing for your time.
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5 ways to get clients to accept a new pricing philosophy

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don’t just anticipate questions, plan for them.

by august j. aquila
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once your partners are sold on a new pricing philosophy, you will need to communicate it to your clients.

more: how to get partners to accept a new pricing philosophy | preparing to change pricing philosophy | ethical issues in pricing | how utility and value affect pricing | understanding the product pricing life cycle
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there are five ways to get clients to understand and accept the new pricing methods. each of these methods is discussed below.
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how to get partners to accept a new pricing philosophy

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businessman putting a card with text "don't resist change, embrace it" in suit pocket5 common objections … and 5 reasons to change. bonus: an 11-point fee audit.

by august j. aquila
price it right

before you announce new pricing policies to your clients, it is critical that you and all the partners in your firm embrace the new pricing philosophy. the entire process begins with the following:

more: preparing to change pricing philosophy | 11 alternative pricing methods | applying cobb’s value curve to your firm | the four types of competition | marketing and the 5 p’s | why choose a marketplace orientation?
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  1. the firm’s willingness to make some changes
  2. an analysis of existing engagements and the economic impact that a different pricing strategy will have on the firm
  3. a review of how the firm is currently delivering and producing its services
  4. the firm’s overall relationships and communication style with its clients

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preparing to change pricing philosophy

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businesspeople chatting around a water cooler5 factors to consider.

by august j. aquila
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once you have decided to adopt an alternative pricing philosophy, what do you do next?

more: 11 alternative pricing methods | 12 pricing factors beyond cost | 13 questions about providing value | how demand affects pricing | how to shift from production to marketing orientation | how traditional fee methods hurt firms
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changing your firm’s pricing philosophy is really a three-step process. first, you need to consider several factors before suggesting a change. second, you need to get your partners to agree that it is a good idea, and third, you need to educate your clients so that they accept and understand the new approach.
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11 alternative pricing methods

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woman in officewhen to use each, plus the marketing and operational perspective.

by august j. aquila
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there are many ways to price professional services.

more: 12 pricing factors beyond cost | ethical issues in pricing | how utility and value affect pricing | understanding the product pricing life cycle | 4 ways a production orientation can harm a firm | price to get the maximum fee | 7 issues in partner retirement planning | is it time for a partner compensation checkup?
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alternative pricing methods in the legal profession have received much more attention than in the accounting profession. in fact, entire publications have been issued by the american bar association (aba) on this particular topic.
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12 pricing factors beyond cost

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man with net chasing winged moneycost-plus is a starting point, not the end point.

by august j. aquila
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accountants face only two major restrictions in determining their fees – the restriction against contingency fees under certain circumstances and the taking of commissions or referral fees.

more: ethical issues in pricing | applying cobb’s value curve to your firm | the four types of competition | marketing and the 5 p’s | why choose a marketplace orientation? | why value pricing? | solving underperforming or dysfunctional partners | the 3 types of partners you need
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we have also seen that for the most part, accountants bill their time based on a cost-plus method.
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ethical issues in pricing

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august aquila: "if someone is going to be unethical, it will not be a result of the billing method he or she uses."specifics of rules 302 and 503.

by august j. aquila
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in the old days you could go into a shoe store and purchase sneakers or gym shoes. nowadays, there are tennis shoes, running shoes, cross trainers, aerobic shoes, basketball shoes, soccer shoes and the list goes on and on. perhaps the billable hour paradigm soon will go the way of the gym shoe.

more: applying cobb’s value curve to your firm | 13 questions about providing value | how demand affects pricing | how to shift from production to marketing orientation | how traditional fee methods hurt firms | 6 questions for planning your succession | underperformers come in many shapes and sizes | 6 focuses for managing partners
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accountants need to realize that in pricing their services, one pricing method will no longer do. as with athletic shoes, accounting and consulting services can be priced in many different ways. this post will explore ways for you to move away from the hourly billing paradigm.
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