{"id":96689,"date":"2026-05-25T13:46:37","date_gmt":"2026-05-25T11:46:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dexxter.be\/voor-accountant\/hourly-rate-or-flat-fee-the-best-pricing-models-for-sole-proprietorships-in-your-accounting-firm\/"},"modified":"2026-07-08T13:55:56","modified_gmt":"2026-07-08T11:55:56","slug":"hourly-rate-or-flat-fee-the-best-pricing-models-for-sole-proprietorships-in-your-accounting-firm","status":"publish","type":"voor-accountants","link":"https:\/\/dexxter.be\/en\/for-accountants\/hourly-rate-or-flat-fee-the-best-pricing-models-for-sole-proprietorships-in-your-accounting-firm\/","title":{"rendered":"Hourly rate or flat fee? The best pricing models for sole proprietorships in your accounting firm"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

The way we as accountants view our billing is changing rapidly. Now that the \u201cmass of input\u201d for sole proprietorships<\/strong> is being eliminated by automation, the basis for the traditional hourly rate based on data entry is also disappearing. So how do you ensure that these accounts remain profitable for your accounting firm<\/strong>? <\/p>\n\n

The answer lies in choosing a pricing model that aligns with your vision for service delivery. In practice, we see two successful approaches. <\/p>\n\n

Model 1: The hourly rate for advice (The Paperbox<\/a> approach)<\/h2>\n\n

Yannick De Wael of Paperbox Accounting<\/strong> has deliberately chosen a model based on an hourly rate. His reasoning? \u201cIf someone is doing very well, they should pay us for the expertise we provide.\u201d <\/p>\n\n

In this model, Dexxter serves as the tool that empowers the client to handle daily tasks independently. The accountant then bills only for the actual time spent on: <\/p>\n\n