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## [Are You Ready for a Usage-Based Pricing Model?](https://blog.holdenadvisors.com/usage-based-pricing-model-0)

 Posted by [Patrick McCullough](https://blog.holdenadvisors.com/author/patrick-mccullough) on Aug 16, 2021 4:29:53 PM

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*Usage-based pricing, or quantity-based pricing, is the next iteration of the subscription economy, especially for B2B software companies. If you’re considering how your company would fare with usage-based pricing, there’s no time like the present, but here are a few things to think about before you jump in.*

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## [Data-driven Pricing Can Increase Your Profit](https://blog.holdenadvisors.com/data-driven-pricing-can-increase-your-profit)

 Posted by [Mike Cannestra](https://blog.holdenadvisors.com/author/mike-cannestra) on Jul 26, 2021 1:49:20 PM

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*At Holden Advisors, we believe a [value-based approach](https://www.holdenadvisors.com/solutions/pricing/value-based-pricing/) is the best way to set a fair price for your products and services. But data-driven pricing, when done right, will lift your profit margins in the short term. Here’s the story of how hunting down hidden data turned profits around for one company.*

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