[AusNOG] Pricing for Going Direct To NBN Co (vs, Aggregator)

[Mark Andrews]

In message <FF5A1840-2104-4C89-BBA0-32988801311A at autodeist.com>, Will Dowling writes:
> > The feeling would be that with the combined market share it would make
> > it more viable, and the nature of it being non-profit would mean it is
> > priced only to basically cover its own running costs and no further,
> > which would separate from aggregators who would price it to cover running
> > costs, cover staff, cover overheads and make a profit. It would have
> > competitive advantage over some things such as shared members knowledge,
> > rather than expensive staff members or consultants, donated time, spread
> > out 'staffing' as you could call on members to do hands on at their local
> > POI for the good of the association, etc etc.
>
> As per Chads comments, the only thing that makes a company or association
> not for profit according to the ATO is how income is distributed to
> shareholders/members.
> https://www.ato.gov.au/Non-profit/Getting-started/Is-your-organisation-not
> -for-profit-/
>
> Theres nothing stopping an NFP from employing staff or making a profit.

More correctly charging more than costs.  In the end the "profit"
goes towards covering future costs of the purpose of the organisation
or is transfered to another not-for-profit on dissolution.  Long
term a not-for-profit should be revenue neutral with all income
reinvested in providing the service.

> Moreover, like any other business - youll NEED to turn a profit so you
> can cover future investment back into the organisation and services.
>
> Clarifying because this is a pet peeve of mine :)
>
>
> - Will
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