Clouded Judgement

JANUARY 26, 2024

Many public software companies don’t report ARR, so I’ll take the quarterly subscription revenue and multiply it by 4 to approximate ARR. For the first time in a decade, IT services will become bigger than communication services in 2024. The Gen AI investments are coming. Securities and Exchange Commission.

Cloud 161

Cloud Marketplace as a Service AI Subscription 161

SaaStr

MARCH 31, 2022

What you’ll see in that cloud spend box is actually Gartner’s 2020 estimate for infrastructure as a service spending for companies, which was $50 billion. And if you also look at the platform as a service category, that’s also an additional $50 billion of spend, and that’s typically with those same vendors.

Scale 193

Scale Marketplace as a Service Cloud SaaS Payments 193

Casey Accidental

NOVEMBER 13, 2019

As someone who has spent a lot of time building marketplaces in my career, a curious thing has happened over the last couple years. Founders have started reaching out asking for help converting their SAAS or SAAS-like business into a marketplace. I’ve helped their business, but they’re asking for help driving more customers.

Marketplace as a Service 106

Marketplace as a Service Business Model Business Underperforming Technical Team 106

Subscription Flow

APRIL 18, 2024

How do you keep increasing your revenue in a marketplace that has reached its point of saturation? In such a scenario, what subscription-based businesses like these dating apps usually do is they redirect their energies into improving their customer lifetime value by reworking their customer engagement model.

Engagement 84

Engagement Customer Lifetime Value Revenue Subscription 84

Casey Accidental

OCTOBER 20, 2020

Casey’s first sequencing business models essay talked about the transition from a SaaS business model to marketplace business model, and why it’s so difficult. In this essay, we’ll go deeper into the gradients of marketplace models that a company can sequence to, and as a follow up, we will do the same for platforms.

Marketplace as a Service 52

Marketplace as a Service Business Model SaaS Payments Payments 52

SaaStock

JANUARY 25, 2019

Its focus is on helping companies handle financial routine and streamlining processes related to accounting, banks, stock, and electronic invoicing, among others. Since its launch in 2015, it has attracted more than 4,500 retailers who use it as their central marketplace. from Astella Investimentos, Spectra Investments and others.

SaaS Payments 257

SaaS Payments Payment Solutions Payment Methods Payments 257

Blulogix

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

Beyond Finance: Why Embracing Monetization as a Cross-Functional Discipline Changes the Game By BluLogix Team Redefining the Role of Monetization in Modern Businesses In the swiftly evolving digital marketplace, the concept of monetization extends far beyond the confines of the finance department.

Finance 52

Finance Marketplace as a Service B2B Subscription 52

SaaStr

MAY 25, 2022

How do you make your fledgling business seen and heard in a competitive business marketplace? Investors will invest in your business if: You have a strong brand. These professionals had to earn their spot by selling Expensify subscriptions. Nobody wants to refer a service that may not be able to deliver.

Scale 245

Scale Marketplace as a Service Advertising Business Model 245

Blulogix

FEBRUARY 18, 2024

For businesses leveraging subscription models and agile monetization strategies, harnessing the power of analytics is not just an advantage— it’s essential. This segmentation enables tailored subscription offerings and personalized marketing, increasing conversion rates and customer loyalty.

Strategy 52

Strategy Data Marketplace as a Service Sales Hiring 52

Blulogix

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

This blog post delves into advanced strategies that can help subscription services foster deeper connections with their customers, thereby improving retention rates and fostering brand loyalty. Tailor experiences, from onboarding to customer service, ensuring each subscriber feels uniquely valued.

Retention 52

Retention Engagement Strategy AI Search 52

SaaStr

SEPTEMBER 12, 2019

Congratulations you’ve built a product that’s proven itself in the marketplace! I’m talking about product-led growth as an investment strategy, but really my background is 10 years of operating experience in the product-led growth world. Now I’m investing in that. So, OpenView worked out for me. Product led growth.

Investment 100

Investment Underperforming Technical Team Sales Hiring Software Review 100

ChurnZero

FEBRUARY 8, 2022

This award is earned by software products and companies that provide best-in-class customer service products and experiences for their customers. This is ChurnZero’s second time appearing on one of G2’s Best Software lists, earning its place this year thanks to its mission of helping subscription businesses fight customer churn.

Software Review 98

Software Review Technical Review Software Marketplace as a Service 98

Baremetrics

AUGUST 6, 2021

Bookkeeping: What not to do When I first started my online B2B business, my “bookkeeping” consisted of keeping all invoices in a pickle jar along with an apology to my accountant every year. SaaS metrics with Baremetrics But what if you have too many receipts and invoices to be able to do that? That’s where Baremetrics comes in.

SaaS Payments 105

SaaS Payments Payment Services Payment Solutions Business 105

TrackStreet

APRIL 26, 2024

In a competitive industry for a specific type of product or service, businesses often engage in pricing wars that lead to a steady decrease in the value of goods. Pricing erosion refers to the steady and ongoing drop in the prices of products or services within a particular market or industry. What usually causes it?

Pricing 52

Pricing Marketplace as a Service Technical Review Innovation 52

OPEXEngine

FEBRUARY 22, 2022

SMB customers will want high-touch sales engagement and service delivery but SMM SaaS companies will likely not have the budget necessary to justify providing this level of sales support. Being “stuck in the middle” drives SMM SaaS companies to invest in one of two strategies. eCommerce Marketplaces. Direct Sales.

SaaS Payments 52

SaaS Payments Payment Services Payment Methods Marketplace as a Service 52

CustomerSuccessBox

JUNE 20, 2022

Customer success tools stand out in the accelerating marketplace because they can provide outputs according to the requirement at different growth stages and the corresponding strategies for improvement. So that you never miss renewals and invoices, especially when you have a monthly subscription. Early-stage SaaS.

Artificial Intelligence 52

Artificial Intelligence Customer Success Software Payment Features 52

Navint

JANUARY 29, 2019

Highlight Video: Explaining the Subscription Economy: Why Your Company’s Future May Depend On It. The topic, of course, was the subscription economy and Tien’s new book, Subscribed. As the leading consulting firm that has a practice dedicated to subscription and recurring revenue businesses, Navint sponsored the event.

Subscription 53

Subscription Payment Features Marketplace as a Service Scale 53

SaaSHolic

MAY 12, 2023

Despite Kovi’s rapid growth, the importance of improving profit margins was recognized, and the company is now investing in technology and efficiency. He noted that growth funds are more focused on existing portfolios and less on new investments, creating potential for surviving companies to become sector leaders.

Payments 52

Payments Payment Solutions Marketplace as a Service Payment Methods 52

SaaSOptics

MAY 22, 2018

Magazines, newspapers, life insurance, phones, security services, and a long list of products and services have been sold for decades using the subscription model. The difference now is how important and meaningful the subscription model has become to the national economic engine. What has changed?

Subscription 40

Subscription Payment Features Technical Review Airlines 40

SaaSOptics

MAY 22, 2018

Magazines, newspapers, life insurance, phones, security services, and a long list of products and services have been sold for decades using the subscription model. The difference now is how important and meaningful the subscription model has become to the national economic engine. What has changed?

Subscription 40

Subscription Payment Features Technical Review Airlines 40

User Pilot

MARCH 20, 2024

The subscription model offers ongoing access for a fee, ensuring updates and steady income. The open-source model creates revenue by charging for beyond-the-basics services. You might sell your software for a one-time fee, offer it through a subscription model, or even bundle it with other products or services.

Software 59

Software Revenue Strategy Advertising 59

ChurnZero

FEBRUARY 8, 2022

This award is earned by software products and companies that provide best-in-class customer service products and experiences for their customers. This is ChurnZero’s second time appearing on one of G2’s Best Software lists, earning its place this year thanks to its mission of helping subscription businesses fight customer churn.

Software Review 52

Software Review Technical Review Software Marketplace as a Service 52

Buffer Resources

MAY 2, 2024

Personal investment on an emotional level makes your goals more meaningful. Get sponsorships and offer User-Generated Content User-generated Content or UGC is any content a creator produces about a brand or its products or services.   Why does this achievement matter to you?   UGC is effective because it’s relatable.

Payments 78

Payments Payment Methods Social Media AI Search 78

OPEXEngine

OCTOBER 5, 2021

The shift to cloud-based subscription models is creating even more value in a thriving sector. But while software’s success in the marketplace has lifted the valuations of software companies, our analysis suggests that some firms may still be undervalued. Sticky after all. Four ways to drive value.

Software Review 52

Software Review DevOps as a Service Software Underperforming Technical Team 52

ChurnZero

MAY 17, 2022

EY, TrustRadius, G2, SIIA CODiE, and APPEALIE have recognized ChurnZero’s platform, team, and customers in areas ranging from technological innovation and customer success services to the strategic vision of its senior leaders. ChurnZero has quickly become one of Washington, D.C.’s For more information visit [link].

Marketplace as a Service 98

Marketplace as a Service Technical Review Headcount Software Review 98

FastSpring

DECEMBER 18, 2020

It’s easy to think of online sales as a marketplace where we buy items for ourselves, but more and more B2B and SaaS sales are now happening online. If a product or service is being sold online—regardless if the sale itself happens through a sales-rep assisted process, online shop, or platform—it’s considered B2B ecommerce.

Payment Methods 148

Payment Methods B2B Outsourcing Services Payment Services 148

OPEXEngine

MAY 18, 2021

SaaS metrics are viewed differently at different stages of growth and for different sales models, primarily whether a company is selling into an SMB or enterprise marketplace. ARR is an essential subscription metric that identifies the recurring revenue expected on an annual basis from the subscriber base. Usage Fee-Based ARR.

SaaS Payments 98

SaaS Payments Metrics Payments Payment Services 98

OpenView Labs

JANUARY 13, 2022

These companies might have introduced a new usage limit for their free plan or for an entry-level paid subscription, for example, rather than testing a more disruptive pay-as-you-go offering. Plus companies face significant change management hurdles if they choose to migrate their legacy subscription customers onto a new pricing model. .

Pricing 82

Pricing Payment Services SaaS Payments Payment Solutions 82

FastSpring

DECEMBER 19, 2019

Subscription Transaction Volume Surpassed One-Time Purchase Volume. The subscription economy is clearly here to stay. This is why we’re committed to continually develop new and innovative tools that help software companies successfully transition to a subscription-based business model. We Grew to Over 100 Employees.

Technical Review 69

Technical Review Software Review Marketplace as a Service Innovation 69

SaaSHolic

MAY 15, 2023

For startups, the speaker suggests focusing on how AI can drive customer acquisition and go-to-market strategy, while for large companies, creating a vision for AI is important, as well as focusing on infrastructure and skillsets and reshaping governance to deal with security and compliance issues.

Payment Methods 52

Payment Methods Blockchain Artificial Intelligence Payment Services 52

Intercom, Inc.

APRIL 23, 2018

Invest in your security program. Your security program is the way you protect you and your customers from external attacks and data breaches. Therefore it is essential to invest in your own security program and ensure that every link in your ecosystem follows a similar approach. Confusion = no trust.

Underperforming Technical Team 220

Underperforming Technical Team compliance Systems Review Marketplace as a Service 220

Neil Patel

FEBRUARY 16, 2021

But to get the most out of WordPress, you need an excellent hosting service. Then there’s security, 24/7 support, plugin support… the list goes on. Pick a theme or design for your website by visiting the Bluehost marketplace. a year) SiteLock Security Essentials (starting from $23.88 Pay the Subscription Money.

Payment Methods 116

Payment Methods Payment Services Marketplace as a Service Payment Solutions 116

Stax

JANUARY 17, 2024

The great thing about an ACH PayFac solution like Stax Connect is that SaaS companies or ISVs can embed ACH payments in their software easily and own (also, white label) the payment experience. All this without having to invest time and resources in partnering with an acquiring bank or building an elaborate payment infrastructure.

Payment Services 88

Payment Services SaaS Payments Merchant Services Payment Facilitation 88

How To Buy Saas

JULY 26, 2021

It offers you the best of services including Expert HR. Kinsta’s is one of the best tools for startups as it got you covered with incredible speed, state-of-the-art security, and scalable hosting powered by Google Cloud Platform’s world-class architecture. Check here for details. The platform is easy to use. Check here for details.

Payment Methods 52

Payment Methods Startup Payment Solutions Payments 52

Sales Enablement, SaaS and Growth

MARCH 23, 2020

I leveraged many of the 52 mental models while working at various software as a service (SaaS) companies, but in truth, they can be applied anywhere, regardless of industry. Total Addressable Market Total addressable market (TAM) is an economic framework to understand the potential revenue available for a product or service.

Underperforming Technical Team 213

Underperforming Technical Team Scale Sales Hiring Marketplace as a Service 213

Intercom, Inc.

DECEMBER 13, 2018

Whereas Facebook’s overall vision relies heavily on third-party developers having access to user data, Workplace wants to be the app that’s connected to all your other apps and a highly curated marketplace that has the best SaaS applications in the world. Facebook is a company where we like to see people trying new stuff.

Scale 151

Scale Marketplace as a Service Mobile Sales Hiring 151

ChurnZero

MAY 17, 2022

EY, TrustRadius, G2, SIIA CODiE, and APPEALIE have recognized ChurnZero’s platform, team, and customers in areas ranging from technological innovation and customer success services to the strategic vision of its senior leaders. ChurnZero has quickly become one of Washington, D.C.’s For more information visit [link].

Marketplace as a Service 52

Marketplace as a Service Technical Review Headcount Software Review 52