A SUPPORTIVE WAY TO FINALLY GET YOUR PRICING RIGHT

Pricing Audit for Makers & Creatives

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A done-for-you pricing review that brings clarity to your costs, margins, and pricing decisions—so your business can grow sustainably, with healthier profit and less guesswork.

What the Pricing Audit Helps You Clarify

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Stop Guessing at Your Prices

Get clear on what actually goes into your pricing so decisions stop feeling uncertain or confusing.

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Know What’s Actually Profitable

Understand which products truly support your business and which ones may need adjusting.

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Feel Confident Charging
Your Prices

Pricing that feels grounded, sustainable, and easier to stand behind.

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Why Pricing Feels So Hard

Pricing often feels confusing for makers and creatives because it requires balancing several pieces at once—and most people are never shown how those pieces fit together.

Many people start by choosing prices that feel reasonable, match what others are charging, or cover the cost of obvious materials, without realizing that time, overhead, product mix, and customer perception also shape whether the business is actually profitable.

When pricing is built on guesswork rather than understanding, it becomes difficult to see which products truly support the business and which silently drain profit. Over time, this creates strain—costs rise, time stretches thinner, and profit becomes inconsistent even as sales increase.

The Pricing Audit exists to bring clarity to that process—so pricing decisions feel understandable, aligned, and supportive of building a more sustainable, profitable business.

Inside the Pricing Audit

The Pricing Audit is a done-for-you review designed to replace guesswork with clarity—so pricing decisions are grounded in real numbers, real market conditions, and what your business actually needs to be profitable and sustainable.

A full review of your current pricing and cost structure

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We look closely at materials, time, overhead, and hidden costs to determine what your products or services truly cost—using clear, consistent formulas that remove uncertainty.

Clarity on which offerings are actually profitable

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You’ll see which products or services support your business and which ones drain time, energy, or profit—so decisions are based on facts, not assumptions.

How your pricing compares in the market

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Your pricing is reviewed alongside market expectations, competitor positioning, and customer behavior to ensure your prices make sense both financially and strategically.

A pricing model aligned with your goals and capacity

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We assess whether your current pricing supports growth, sustainability, accessibility, or scalability—and adjust accordingly.

Clear, personalized pricing recommendations

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You receive specific guidance on price adjustments, bundles, tiers, or restructuring—along with light messaging and positioning guidance so your pricing makes sense to customers and feels easier to communicate.

A written Pricing Audit report and implementation roadmap

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You’ll walk away with a comprehensive report and clear next steps for rolling out changes confidently and thoughtfully, without harming trust or sales.

The Pricing Audit is designed to replace uncertainty with clear structure, so your pricing can truly support the business you’re building.

How the Pricing Audit Works

A clear, supportive process designed to bring clarity to your pricing— without overwhelm or guesswork.

Step 1: Purchase & Intake

After purchase, you’ll begin with an introductory meeting to review the process and expectations, followed by a clear intake and worksheets for your audit.

Step 2: Review & Analysis

Spark for Small Businesses reviews your pricing, costs, offerings, and market context, identifying pressure points, profit gaps, and opportunities for improvement.

Step 3: Ongoing Check-Ins

Communication happens primarily via email, with 5–8 virtual meetings for clarification, questions, and alignment throughout the process.

Step 4: Final Report & Next Steps

You receive a comprehensive Pricing Audit report with clear recommendations and an implementation roadmap you can move forward with confidently.

Clarity around pricing creates a foundation that supports both your business and the work you want to keep making.

You’ll begin with a brief introductory meeting after purchase to walk through the process and expectations together.

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THIS PRICING AUDIT IS ESPECIALLY HELPFUL IF…

You don’t need to be at a specific stage for this audit to be valuable.

It’s designed to meet you exactly where you are — especially if any of the following sound familiar.

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You’re already selling your work — at markets, online, or through shops, but pricing still feels uncertain

You want to get pricing right from the start instead of learning the hard way

You suspect your work is underpriced, but raising prices feels uncomfortable or risky

Sales are happening, but profit feels inconsistent or unclear

You’re adding new products, markets, or wholesale and want pricing that actually holds up

Numbers aren’t your favorite, but you want your business to feel healthier and more sustainable

This audit isn’t about fixing something you did “wrong.”

It’s about giving you the clarity and structure most makers were never taught — so pricing stops feeling stressful and starts supporting the business you’re building.

What You’ll Walk Away With

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Practical clarity you can return to — not another spreadsheet you’ll never open again.

The Pricing Audit isn’t just about adjusting numbers.

It’s about replacing guesswork and emotional pricing decisions with a clear, solid foundation you can rely on as your business grows, changes, and becomes more demanding.

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When the audit is complete, you’ll have:

  • A clear understanding of what your work truly costs — including materials, time, overhead, and the hidden expenses that silently erode profit

  • Clarity on which products or offerings actually support your business, and which ones sell but don’t truly sustain your time, energy, or margins

  • Pricing that aligns with your goals, capacity, and values, rather than intuition, comparison, or pressure to stay “reasonable”

  • Clear, data-backed recommendations you can stand behind, with context for why each change matters and how it supports long-term sustainability

  • A written Pricing Audit report and implementation roadmap you can return to whenever costs shift, new ideas emerge, or growth creates new pressure

Instead of reacting to pricing challenges as they arise, you’ll have a structure that helps pricing feel grounded, intentional, and supportive of both your business and the work you want to keep making.

A Few Things You Might Be Wondering

What if I’m not good with numbers?

You don’t need to be. This audit is designed to translate pricing, costs, and margins into clear, understandable insights — without unnecessary complexity or jargon. You’ll be guided through the process at a manageable pace, with explanations that make sense for creative businesses.

What if the audit shows I’ve been underpricing?

This is incredibly common — and it’s never treated as a mistake or a failure. The goal isn’t to judge past decisions, but to give you clarity and options. You’ll receive thoughtful recommendations backed by real data, so any adjustments feel informed and intentional, not emotional or rushed.

What if raising prices feels risky?

Pricing changes are approached carefully and strategically. Recommendations consider your audience, your goals, and how pricing shifts can be communicated in a way that maintains trust. You’re never pushed to make changes that don’t feel aligned or realistic for your business.

What if my business is still evolving?

That’s exactly when a pricing audit is most helpful. Whether you’re adding new products, exploring wholesale, or adjusting how you sell, the audit provides a flexible framework that can adapt as your business grows and changes.

Will I need to overhaul everything?

Not at all. Some audits lead to small refinements, others reveal bigger opportunities — but every recommendation is practical, prioritized, and grounded in what makes sense for your capacity and season of business.

This process is designed to support you, not overwhelm you — replacing uncertainty with clarity, and giving you a pricing structure you can trust as you move forward.

Investment & Audit Details

A one-time investment for a fully customized, done-for-you pricing review designed to replace guesswork with clarity to support sustainable growth.

What’s Included

  • A fully customized review of your current pricing, costs, and product or service mix

  • Cost and margin analysis to uncover hidden leaks and underperforming offerings

  • Market and customer pricing context to ensure your prices hold up in the real world

  • Clear, personalized pricing recommendations tailored to your goals, values, and capacity

  • Minor messaging and positioning guidance so pricing changes are easier to communicate

  • A comprehensive written Pricing Audit report with an implementation roadmap

  • Ongoing email support and 5–8 virtual meetings for clarification, alignment, and review

This is a practical, in-depth pricing review for makers and creatives who want clarity they can rely on as their business grows.

Investment

$779

For a customized pricing audit

This is a fully customized, one-on-one pricing audit with limited availability.

What Happens After Purchase

  • You’ll begin with an introductory virtual meeting to review the process and set clear expectations

  • You’ll receive a guided intake and worksheets to gather the details needed for your audit, explained clearly and at a manageable pace

  • From there, analysis and ongoing check-ins begin

  • All work starts after a one-time, non-refundable payment is made.

How Support Is Structured

Communication throughout the audit happens primarily via email, with 5–8 virtual meetings included for:

  • Information gathering

  • Clarifying questions

  • Reviewing findings

  • Ensuring the recommendations align with your goals and expectations

Because this audit is customized, the process adapts to your business rather than forcing you into a rigid structure.

Timeline & Commitment

Most Pricing Audits are completed over approximately 12 weeks.

The timeline is flexible and shaped by:

  • Your availability

  • The time needed to gather information thoughtfully

  • The depth of analysis required for your specific business

This isn’t a rushed process. The goal is to create pricing decisions that hold up over time — not quick fixes that need revisiting weeks later.

Ready to feel confident in your pricing?

The Pricing Audit helps you understand what your work truly costs, which offerings are profitable, and how to price in a way that feels sustainable and aligned.