Hey folks,
I've been in and out of the business world (and not in these forums) as I try to figure out exactly how I want to approach things and what I want to sell. I've done some freelance work on the side, but I've got a bigger idea and I'm not sure about how I should charge clients for it.
The idea is essentially a piece of web-based software for use by basically any company that wants to improve management efficiency.
The two options are: one-time fee and monthly fee.
I would love to charge monthly - it's a much more reliable source of income that might tend to look small for a business but can add up quickly for me. If I get 10 clients at $20/month, that's an easy $200/month in my pocket (I have a day job, so this is all icing on the cake). Granted, it could take years before I actually make what I believe the software is worth, but that's a risk I'm willing to take.
My question is this: how do people respond when presented with a monthly fee for software? Is it worth trying, or do I just stick with a flat fee? Any business owners that can provide some perspective? Thanks!
Edit: One of my selling points, should I go with the monthly charge, would be that you are making money in the end. If I can save one person 2 hours of work and only charge you $20/month, then you're coming out on top.
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