Just raised my prices to my customers (vanity)

my website | 11/8/12 | rev911

[Revelation 911]

no link- i dont want to be accused of pimping my stuff

Just raised my prices on my local business product - cited Obamacare, taxes and regulations

[Revelation 911]

see above

[ScottinVA]

Elections have consequences. We should start a new thread with just that title.

[stuartcr]

Good move. You’re covered if your costs do go up, and better off, if they don’t.

[CatOwner]

Hopefully you don’t shoot yourself in the foot. While I understand the need to pass along costs to others, I would also hate to see FReepers suffer more than they already have and will.

[Jyotishi]

Will spread your idea far and wide.

[Responsibility2nd]

You should offer a price reduction to Conservatives. Ask 'em; "Who'd you vote for? Obama? Well then... the price for you just went up."

[George from New England]

I can’t raise my prices. I’ve had to drop prices close to 30% in the past four years. If I stayed up the customer would do it themselves and I’m all out of a gig.

[TigerClaws]

Know of two older doctors who said, “Time to retire.” Shutting down because of Obamacare. Office workers and staff all out of work.

People who have already made money back in the good years, have everything paid for, and a retirement fund can ‘Go Galt’ easily. Rest of us are stuck in this economy.

[Reagan_Country_USA]

seriously? why would you penalize honest hard working americans for dem idiots.

[Christie at the beach]

My company that I work for is closing down locations now that Obama won.. My hubby was told yesterday to expect a drop in his business since 2 main companies are cutting back. This is Obamaville coming.

[upchuck]

Good for you. As a former business owner, now retired, I can certainly relate to your action.

I hope you posted a sign(s) in you business detailing exactly why you raised prices, ie:

Now that President Obama has been reelected, my CPA estimates my expenses will increase by 10% due to fees, taxes and hidden costs (EPA) inmposed by Mr. Obama's administration. Accordingly, my prices have been increased by a similar amount.

Should the increased prices result in fewer sales, I'll have no choice but to start laying off employees, something I DO NOT want to do.

Starve the beast.

[upchuck]

Good for you. As a former business owner, now retired, I can certainly relate to your action.

I hope you posted a sign(s) in you business detailing exactly why you raised prices, ie:

Now that President Obama has been reelected, my CPA estimates my expenses will increase by 10% due to fees, taxes and hidden costs (EPA) inmposed by Mr. Obama's administration. Accordingly, my prices have been increased by a similar amount.

Should the increased prices result in fewer sales, I'll have no choice but to start laying off employees, something I DO NOT want to do.

Starve the beast.

[metmom]

I know a guy who charges his obama supporting customers more.

[DJ MacWoW]

He isn’t penalizing anyone. When costs go up, so do prices.

[Cold Heart]

From Drudge, Nevada employer fired 22 workers because Obama won.
Boeing laying off employees in their defense production.

[al baby]

Im one of those I do it and sleep just fine

[Noumenon]

My website - www.starlancs.com - makes it clear right up front that I will not serve 0bama supporters.

[Gaffer]

I can understand why and I am sympathetic. My position now is that any discretionary bill I have (DirectV, Landline, Alarm service, lawn service, etc.) if ANY one of them goes up a penny, I CANCEL straight away. And my one word response as to why will be “Obama”.

[metmom]

His rationale is that they’re responsible for his increased costs, so they can pay for it.

[montanajoe]

You are lucky you are in a market and business that can do that. I have to find ways to cut costs or increase the client base.. don't have the luxury to raise prices my competition is to tough...