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How to determine a pricing model for an electronic product?

I have an idea that I plan to develop into a product beta then boost with a crowdfunding platform. I'm looking for a rough formula to develop my pricing model that will account for material cost, ...
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Why don't usability testing companies succeed?

There seems to be a big demand for website feedback, usability and review services. However, companies that offer these services are not making much profit? For example, Concept Feedback stopped ...
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How to come up with service packages and pricing?

I have a break fix IT company right now, but I'm trying to transition to a managed service provider role. I believe I have everything in place, but the one thing I just can't seem to wrap my arms ...
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Is freemium still working?

We've heard from several formerly wildly successful software/webapp companies using the freemium business model that it is no longer working well. Does anyone have any validation to this? And if ...
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What is the secret of Dropbox's success?

Why is Dropbox so much more successful than many other sites that offer/offered essentially the same service?
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Why isn't there a culture of paying for software frameworks?

Note: Cross-posted at programmers.stackexchange.com One of the side effects of the recent trend of "Lean" startups, and the app store era, is that consumers are more acclimatised to paying small ...
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Getting paid according to what a company saves

I am considering creating a solution, which would save large companies time. I am certain that they would save this time, so I am willing to sell my solution for a price that is proportional to what ...
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Does choice of plans attract more users, or is simpler better?

I'm curious if there's any research / suggestions around pricing models - specifically offering more choice vs keeping it simple. Ie., I plan of offering a Software as a Service model, and charging ...
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Need advice on setting country-specific pricing

We're a growing Canadian software company selling online. Customers download freeware, later upgrading to a paid version. We've received significant interest from customers and resellers ...