It’s all about risk.
By Jody Padar
Radical Pricing – By The Radical CPA
Scoping is a time commitment, so know that the client is worth the commitment and they have the revenue to back it. Start by setting a minimum price point you will charge for the assessment process. If the client falls below your threshold price point, it doesn’t mean you’re not going to scope them, it just means the process will be less complex and can probably be done within an hour.
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For smaller clients, it helps the process if they arrive at the assessment with all the necessary information. You can look at their QuickBooks data and tax returns to get a strong sense of what they need and how long it will take to deliver. Scoping a small, straightforward client will become second nature with time. But be careful about being too casual when scoping smaller clients. If you miscalculate, you are still opening your firm up to risk.
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