This guide contains detailed information on value pricing consulting, revenue management through value pricing, electronic commerce pricing, and the relationship between total quality service and value pricing. It examines the profitability of alternative pricing methods and discusses write-downs, self-esteem, and price psychology. Explaining how to stop undervaluing services, it evaluates which customers to keep and which to take on. A companion CD-ROM contains all the essential checklists and sample agreements.

Professional's Guide to Value Pricing

Business & Money

Baker, Ronald J.

Finance

Aspen Law & Business

Praise for Mind Over Matter Why Intellectual capital is tHe Chief Source of Wealth "Ron Baker has written another great book on the thoughts and theories on intellectual capital.As usual, he has an awesome depth of content, knowledge, and thought. A great read." --Reed Holden, founder, Holden Advisors Corp., www.holdenadvisors.com, and coauthor, The Strategy and Tactics of Pricing and Pricing with Confidence: 10 Ways to Stop Leaving Money on the Table "At a time when the virtues that made America great--individualism, hard work, and free trade--are openly debated by well-meaning politicians, Ron Baker gives us Mind Over Matter. It is a story detailing the triumph of human spirit, imagination, and creativity. Ron tells us what the 'knowledge economy' really means. He gives a prescription for transforming human and intellectual capital into the foundation for sustainable prosperity. Mind Over Matter is a provocative book deserving of a thoughtful read. It is a timeless message to be treasured for generations." --Robert G. Cross, Chairman and CEO, Revenue Analytics, Inc., www.revenueanalytics.com "Ron Baker is an absolute master at challenging the 'physical fallacy,' e.g., the basis on which we assign value to businesses by focusing on tangible rather than intangible assets. This book builds on his previous books and helps the reader understand how critical intellectual capital is to the key to success in the twenty-first century. Ron pulls from the greatest business thinkers and economists,?from Drucker to Karl Sveiby as well as current company success stories to fund his rich gold mine of proof. The biggest benefit of the book is to change the paradigm of those who are the passive keepers of the 'books.' This is a must-read for anybody who wants to flourish in the age of intellectual capital." --Sheila Kessler, PhD, President, Competitive Edge, www.CompetitiveEdge.com "This book helps us understand some of the origins and sources that have led Ron Baker to the many contributions he has made to our understanding of good practice in running professional businesses." --David Maister, author and leading consultant to professional firmswww.davidmaister.com "Reading Ron Baker's book was the only delightful incident that robbed my sleep on the flight to Frankfurt today. It was sheer pleasure--I must have entertained or annoyed fellow passengers with repeated nodding and several exclamations. Baker has a terrific style that captures my mind while he entertains and educates by showing lines of connection between authors, incidents, and theories that I have never seen before. He hardly uses the 'You have to do this and that' approach, which I despise in most business books. I sum it up in two words: outstanding stuff!" --Friedrich Blase, Kerma Partners, www.kermapartners.com "This is a wonderful read for anyone who wants to explore the power of constructive thinking. In Mind Over Matter, Ron examines the power of creative thought over the conventional wisdom that you must make a tangible product for wealth to be created. The opening chapter sets a wonderful stage for the book, which develops the power of the new business equation and the underlying theory of the various types of intellectual capital. This is a must-read book for every business leader." --Peter Byers, Chartered Accountant, Byers &amp; Co. Ltd, New Zealand "Peter Drucker coined the term knowledge worker a half century ago. We are all still only beginning to fully comprehend the implications. In Mind Over Matter, Ron Baker has switched on a beacon for us to follow. If we have the courage to embrace the concepts Ron posits, perhaps it will be less than another half century before we begin to reap the rewards as individuals and as

Mind Over Matter: Why Intellectual Capital is the Chief Source of Wealth

Economics

wiley

Praise for IMPLEMENTING VALUE PRICING 
A Radical Business Model for Professional Firms 
"Ron Baker is the most prolific and best writer when it comes to pricing services. This is a must-read for executives and partners in small to large firms. Ron provides the basics, the advanced ideas, the workbooks, the case studies―everything. This is a must-have and a terrific book." ―Reed K. Holden founder and CEO, Holden Advisors, Corp., Associate Professor, Columbia University www.holdenadvisors.com 
"We've known through Ron Baker's earlier books that he's not just an extraordinary thinker and truly brilliant writer―he's a mover and a shaker on a mission. This is the End of Time! Brilliant." ―Paul Dunn Chairman, B1G1® www.b1g1.com 
"Implementing Value Pricing is a powerful blend of theory, strategy, and tactics. Ron Baker's most recent offering is ambitious in scope, exploring topics that include economic theory, customer orientation, value identification, service positioning, and pricing strategy. He weaves all of them together seamlessly, and includes numerous examples to illustrate his primary points. I have applied the knowledge I've gained from his body of work, and the benefits to me―and to my customers―have been immediate, significant, and ongoing." ―Brent Uren Principal, Valuation &amp; Business Modeling Ernst &amp; Young® www.ey.com 
"Ron Baker is a revolutionary. He is on a radical crusade to align the interests of service providers with those of their customers by having lawyers, accountants, and consultants charge based on the value they provide, rather than the effort it takes. Implementing Value Pricing is a manifesto that establishes a clear case for the revolution. It provides detailed guidance that includes not only strategies and tactics, but key predictive indicators for success. It is richly illustrated by the successes of firms that have embraced value-based pricing to make their services not only more cost-effective for their customers, but more profitable as well. The hallmark of a manifesto is an unyielding sense of purpose and a call to action. Let the revolution begin." ―Robert G. Cross, Chairman and CEO, Revenue Analytics, Inc. Author, Revenue Management: Hard-Core Tactics for Market Domination

Implementing Value Pricing: A Radical Business Model for Professional Firms

Provides accountants in small and medium sized firms the tool to expand services beyond attest and compliance functions. 
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<li>Shows how to transition to other professional services that clients value.</li> <li>Provides a pro-forma business plan for mapping a three to five year plan for the transition to a successful practice.</li> <li>Positions consulting as an extension to traditional services, not just an alternative.</li> <li>Includes many real world examples of accountants who have made a successful transition to new services, discussing the challenges and the results achieved.</li> <li>Focuses on quality of life issues and how to get there.</li> </ul>

The Firm of the Future: A Guide for Accountants, Lawyers, and Other Professional Services

Dunn, Paul

Job Hunting & Careers

―Reed Holden, founder, Holden Advisors Corp., www.holdenadvisors.com coauthor, The Strategy and Tactics of Pricing: A Guide to Profitable Decision Making, Third Edition "With Pricing on Purpose, Ron Baker had made an enormous contribution to the better understanding of pricing that will be accessible to anyone who wants to learn. People are intrigued by instances of what they see as idiosyncratic pricing. Sometimes it is idiosyncratic, but oft-times it is fiendishly clever and well researched. So is this book. There are examples that at first sight seem to have nothing to do with the subject at hand, but the learning points are all made and explained in any number of interesting and memorable ways. Pricing on Purpose is a welcome and valuable addition to the learning on pricing and I recommend it to professional pricers, marketers, and anyone interested in capturing the value their business creates." ―Eric G. Mitchell, President, Professional Pricing Society, www.pricingsociety.com "Ron Baker is what I'd call a 'thought giant.' In his first two books he literally began a revolution in the accounting and legal professions. Thousands of professionals in public practice now lead far better, more rewarding lives thanks to him. Now he's broadened his impact in a huge way. Read this book, implement the ideas and you'll never look at your prices or your pricing policies in the same way again. You'll be richer in many ways because of it." ―Paul Dunn, founder and CEO, ResultsNet Australia, coauthor, The Firm of the Future: A Guide for Accountants, Lawyers, and Other Professional Services, www.resultsnetaustralia.com "As a reader of hundreds of business books, I am thrilled when I come across one that has something new to say. Pricing on Purpose does just that. Instead of presenting a set of feel-good items to check off a list, Ron Baker encourages us 'to think with him, not like him.' He methodically builds his argument leading us through the labyrinth of pricing theory and encourages us to look at pricing as the strategic tool that it is rather than taking the lazy cost-based tactical approach of most businesses. To paraphrase Karl Marx in terms of Baker's book, 'Cost-based pricing is the opium of business.'" ―Ed Kless, Director, Partner Development and Recruitment, Sage Software "Baker has done it again! Building on the core principles that he advanced in Professional's Guide to Value Pricing and The Firm of the Future, Ron Baker has again evolved thought leadership on the critical dynamics of value and pricing. Baker's latest work, Pricing on Purpose: Creating and Capturing Value, provides real-world examples and practical strategies that provide a framework for pricing optimization. His clarity of purpose and passionate call to action resonates in today's intellectual capital economy." ―Thomas Finneran, Executive Vice President, American Association of Advertising Agencies "We love this book! With detailed research, thorough references, and recommendations for further reading, this could be considered a textbook. That it is so readable and engaging is a triumph. The chapter providing the epitaph for cost-plus pricing is worth many times the price of this book. 'Got price-sensitive customers? Wonder why? Read and stop weeping. Who's in charge of value in your company?' Baker asks. If you can't immediately answer, you'd better read this book. Bravo, Baker!" ―Paul O'Byrne and Paul Kennedy, partners, O'Byrne and Kennedy LLP, Chartered Accountants, United Kingdom, www.obk.co.uk "Ron Baker is nothing short of brilliant, and his enthusiasm for pricing is contagious. Pricing on Purpose will add more value to your firm than anything else you could do. As usual in Ron's books, he presents cutting-edge ideas. There is no gr

Pricing on Purpose: Creating and Capturing Value

Management & Leadership

Measure What Matters to Customers reveals how to capitalize on Key Predictive Indicators (KPIs), the innovative measures that define the success of your enterprise as your customers do. If you want to increase your company's profits by working smarter, this is the book for you.

Measure What Matters to Customers: Using Key Predictive Indicators (KPIs)

Value pricing is becoming more common among attorneys and CPAs across the country. Everyone's talking about it, but very little has been written on how to implement this innovative, lucrative option. This resource is designed to provide CPAs, attorneys, and other professionals with the information needed to evaluate the economics of alternative billing methods. Professional's Guide to Value Pricing is an indispensable tool that will help practitioners implement the switch from hourly billing to value pricing, do away with time sheets, and perfect this method of pricing within their firms. This new edition features case studies -- real-world experiences from CPAs who are using this approach. This one-of-a-kind book also comes with a powerful CD-ROM containing all the essential checklists and sample agreements to begin implementing the value pricing model.

ASPEN PUB.

Value pricing is becoming more common among attorneys and CPAs across the country. Everyone's talking about it, but very little has been written on how to implement this innovative, lucrative option. This resource is designed to provide CPAs, attorneys, and other professionals with the information needed to evaluate the economics of alternative billing methods. Professional's Guide to Value Pricing is an indispensable tool that will help practitioners implement the switch from hourly billing to value pricing, do away with timesheets, and perfect this method of pricing within their firms. This new edition features case studies -- real-world experiences from CPAs who are using this approach. This one-of-a-kind book also comes with a powerful CD-ROM containing all the essential checklists and sample agreements to begin implementing the value pricing model.

Professional's Guide to Value Pricing w/CD

Aspen Opco Llc

Put values--and value--over volume with a professional services subscription model Professional firms are built on relationships. But you wouldn't know it by observing their predominant business model -- a model centered on selling transactions and inputs, not outcomes that deepen and strengthen relationships. Time's Up! offers you a guide to building a more valuable firm, one where relationships and lifetime customer value are at the center of how you create and capture value. You'll learn how to: <ul> <li>Create customer lifetime values that far exceed acquisition and retention costs</li> <li>Move customer relationships to the center of your firm</li> <li>Leverage the collective knowledge of your customers</li> <li>Elevate customers from where they are to their desired future by providing transformations, where the customer is the product.</li> </ul> Only uncommon offerings command uncommon prices. Time's Up! introduces you to a revolutionary new business model that transforms your firm, your teams and your results with the customer right at the center of the process.

Time's Up!: The Subscription Business Model for Professional Firms

Industries

The world’s economy has been transformed from a twentieth-century materials-based economy to the Age of the Knowledge-Based Economy — and the currency of this realm is ideas, imagination, creativity, and knowledge. According The World Bank, 80% of the developed world’s wealth now resides in human capital. Perhaps President Ronald Reagan said it best in his address to Moscow State University on May 31, 1988: “Like a chrysalis, we’re emerging from the economy of the Industrial Revolution — an economy confined and limited by the Earth’s physical resources — into, as one economist titled his book, “the economy in mind,” in which there are no bounds on human imagination and the freedom to create is the most precious natural resource.” Written by Ronald Baker and Ed Kless, hosts of The Soul of Enterprise: Business in the Knowledge Economy, the popular radio show on Voice America’s Business Channel, The Soul of Enterprise: Dialogues on Business in the Knowledge Economy sounds the clarion call that organizations can no longer ignore this seismic shift that has occurred in the economy since 1959. The Soul of Enterprise introduces the three components of Intellectual Capital — human capital, social capital, and structural capital — and how to leverage them to create wealth in today’s economy, by revealing: • The physical fallacy — why wealth no longer consists of tangible things, but of ideas, imagination and knowledge from human minds • The best learning tool ever invented: After Action Reviews • Why Frederick Taylor and the Scientific Management movement was a fraud and the wrong focus for knowledge workers • The fact that effectiveness always and everywhere trumps efficiency • The First Law of Pricing: All value is subjective • The Second Law of Pricing: All prices are contextual • The Morality of Markets: Doing well and doing good • Why your organization — and you — need to be driven by a higher purpose than profit The Soul of Enterprise will inspire and challenge readers to unlock the enormous financial and competitive power hidden in the intellectual capital of their organizations and knowledge workers.

The Soul of Enterprise: Dialogues on Business in the Knowledge Economy

Kless, Ed

CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform

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Professional's Guide to Value Pricing

Mind Over Matter: Why Intellectual Capital is the Chief Source of Wealth

Implementing Value Pricing: A Radical Business Model for Professional Firms

The Firm of the Future: A Guide for Accountants, Lawyers, and Other Professional Services

Pricing on Purpose: Creating and Capturing Value

Measure What Matters to Customers: Using Key Predictive Indicators (KPIs)

Professional's Guide to Value Pricing

Professional's Guide to Value Pricing w/CD

Time's Up!: The Subscription Business Model for Professional Firms

The Soul of Enterprise: Dialogues on Business in the Knowledge Economy