SaaStr

FEBRUARY 3, 2021

Forecasting torrid growth through 2024. Okta is projecting 30%-35% growth through 2024. A reminder to be careful before you leave the smaller customers behind. They often can scale for a very long time. Well past $1B in ARR. A few bonus learnings: 6. And really, beyond.

Outsourcing Services 281

Outsourcing Services Outsourced Development Cloud Scaling 281

Clouded Judgement

JUNE 19, 2024

I’ll get into more data later on - but forward estimates largely remained unchanged coming out of Q1 earnings (meaning full year 2024 estimates stayed the same pre / post earnings). Heading into Q4 earnings, analysts had expectations for how each business would perform in 2024. Let’s get into some high level data.

Cloud 318

Cloud GCP(Google Cloud Platform) Software Azure 318

User Pilot

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

However, one drawback customers have pointed out is its point-in-time and change-state reporting for forecasting use, which still requires work. It enables proactive engagement by identifying critical touchpoints , allowing your support teams to build strong relationships and reduce customer churn. Customer lifecycle management.

Customer Success 105

Customer Success Enterprise Software Review Startup 105

SaaStr

DECEMBER 25, 2023

The panelists painted a cautiously optimistic forecasting of IPOs, suggesting potential challenges and muted IPO activity in 2024 but promising a stronger year in 2025. Turning toward the topic of IPOs, Jason highlighted the feats exhibited by companies like Canva and Atlassian in their successful scaling and growth journeys.

B2B 279

B2B Investment Venture Capital SaaS 279

SaaStr

MARCH 7, 2024

This includes real-time bank connectivity, treasury forecasting, payment automation and automated accounting and reconciliation with e.g. ERPs. 2024 is also a year of truth. Embat is building the next-generation treasury management software. It’s one of the top 3 pain points of mid-market and enterprise CFOs.

Payments 274

Payments Payment Services Payment Solutions Scale 274

Buffer Resources

JANUARY 22, 2024

But something about 2024 makes me think it stands poised to redefine the social media landscape and the creator economy.  However, I’m not a trend forecaster or follower by any means (I’ve been wearing the same dad sneakers for the past two years). So, what does all this mean for LinkedIn in 2024?

Social Media 140

Social Media Entertainment Trends Branding 140

Buffer Resources

JANUARY 22, 2024

But something about 2024 makes me think it stands poised to redefine the social media landscape and the creator economy.  However, I’m not a trend forecaster or follower by any means (I’ve been wearing the same dad sneakers for the past two years). So, what does all this mean for LinkedIn in 2024?

Social Media 140

Social Media Entertainment Trends Branding 140

SaaStr

JUNE 13, 2024

Earlier this month, Gong’s CEO and Co-Founder Amit Bendov sat down with SaaStr Founder and CEO Jason Lemkin at SaaStr Europa 2024 to talk about all things AI and the lessons learned while scaling to billions. Sometimes, it’s two hours a week; the rest is spent filling out forms, one-on-one meetings, forecasting calls, etc.

Scale 302

Scale AI Sales Underperforming Technical Team 302

Blulogix

DECEMBER 16, 2024

Predictive Billing and Usage Forecasting To help customers manage fluctuating billing amounts, MSPs can offer predictive billing and usage forecasting tools. It occurs when revenue that is Read More December 12, 2024 The post Understanding Consumption Billing and Its Challenges appeared first on BluLogix.

Payment Features 59

Payment Features Scale Telecommunications Forecasting 59

User Pilot

JUNE 11, 2024

That said, let’s explore the most critical product marketing metrics to track, along with the latest benchmarks in 2024: Check out the 2024 Benchmark Report. User activation rate Benchmarks 2024 The benchmarks highlight significant differences across industries. User activation rate Benchmarks 2024. Time-to-value formula.

Benchmarks 102

Benchmarks Product Marketing Metrics Marketing 102

User Pilot

JANUARY 14, 2024

What does 2024 have in stock for product managers ? Let’s check out 11 predictions on product management trends in 2024. This will include the use of predictive analytics to forecast user behavior trends. To thrive in 2024, companies will have to prioritize creating excellent customer experiences.

Artificial Intelligence 103

Artificial Intelligence Trends Technical Review Management 103

Payrix

MARCH 6, 2024

New trends and themes are constantly emerging, which may have you wondering—what’s in store for Embedded Payments in 2024? Ready to discover emerging trends and the strategic advantages of adding Embedded Payments to your 2024 roadmap? Leveraging data will be a game changer in 2024 and beyond. standard into effect by 2025.

Payments 100

Payments Embedded Payments Merchant Services Payment Solutions 100

Buffer Resources

JULY 24, 2024

⚡ Pro-tip : Many social networks also help you do this for their specific channel like Pinterest’s trend forecast and Instagram’s  “Reel Trends” feature. Many software also contain trending topics with in-depth data on which terms & topics are trending — like Google Trends for social media.

Social Media 115

Social Media Outsourcing Services Strategy ChatGPT 115

User Pilot

JULY 22, 2024

More importantly, it can help you forecast product long-term performance. According to Mixpanel’s 2024 benchmark report , the average stickiness rate is 27%. It’s also linked to other key metrics, like customer lifetime value , and it enables businesses to make informed forecasts and budgets for the future.

Engagement 103

Engagement Metrics Customer Lifetime Value Benchmarks 103

User Pilot

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

Hubspot uses forecasting software to help teams visualize their future impact or track performance targets. Their team rollup view showcases forecast reports for every team that, aided with funnel analysis, can be utilized to encourage them toward an upward trajectory. Stay ahead of the curb this 2024!

Sales Funnel 105

Sales Funnel SaaS User Experience Forecasting 105

User Pilot

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

What are the best Salesforce integrations in 2024? Resource Hero and Salesforce integration – Best for optimizing the productivity of sales reps Resource Hero is a resource management tool that allows teams to allocate resources effectively, monitor their utilization, and forecast future demand.

Payments 105

Payments Payment Services Payment Methods Payment Solutions 105

User Pilot

JUNE 5, 2024

Improved revenue forecasting Customer retention affects revenue in 2 main ways: It increases the overall revenue. 12 top customer retention software tools in 2024 With the theory out of the way, here are our 12 customer retention software picks. Forecasting and anomaly detection. The odds are 60-70% vs 5-20% for new customers!

Retention 105

Retention Software SaaS Social Media 105

Clouded Judgement

JANUARY 26, 2024

Gartner estimates $5 trillion in tech spending in 2024, growing to $6.5 For the first time in a decade, IT services will become bigger than communication services in 2024. And when you drill deeper into the Gartner forecast between 2023 and 2027, $3 trillion will be spent on AI. trillion by 2027.

Cloud 167

Cloud Marketplace as a Service AI Subscription 167

User Pilot

JULY 21, 2024

That said, there are even more benefits to measuring retention rates: Predicts Long-Term Retention : Early retention rates can forecast long-term customer loyalty. For the 1st month retention section of our benchmark report for 2024, we studied 83 B2B SaaS companies to learn about their performance.

Benchmarks 105

Benchmarks Retention Healthcare Scale 105

FastSpring

AUGUST 12, 2024

Predictable forecasting. When developers deploy the simple code, accurate forecasting and expedited renewals get exponentially easier. With FastSpring’s Proforma Invoice API, customers are happy, and finance teams can accurately forecast and hit their numbers more consistently. The result? Streamlined approval processes.

Payment Features 147

Payment Features Payments Subscription Payment Services 147

Stax

JANUARY 31, 2024

The Visa interchange fee increases occurring in both October 2023 and April 2024 are expected to cost an additional $502M in yearly fees for all relevant merchants. Visa had put off interchange rate changes during the pandemic years, so they’ve been introducing changes in two phases, with the second wave of updates coming in April 2024.

Payment Services 88

Payment Services Merchant Services Payment Methods Accept Credit Card Payments 88

Buffer Resources

JULY 31, 2024

💡 Related reading : 18 Newsletters You’ll Want in Your Inbox in 2024 2: Niche news outlets Like newsletters, there’s no shortage of niche news outlets or big news publications (like TechCrunch or Morning Brew) reporting on niche topics.

Social Media 106

Social Media Software Review Trends Content Marketing 106

Clouded Judgement

OCTOBER 3, 2024

I’ll get into more data later on - but forward estimates largely remained unchanged coming out of Q2 earnings (meaning full year 2024 estimates stayed the same pre / post earnings). Heading into Q2 earnings, analysts had expectations for how each business would perform in 2024. It’s still rough out there selling software!

Cloud 167

Cloud Software Benchmarks Retention 167

Andreessen Horowitz

APRIL 23, 2024

Alex Immerman: If 2023 was the year of efficiency, 2024 is the year of generative AI. Alex: Let’s forecast out. Here’s an edited excerpt from their conversation. I know the two of you have been using “old school” AI for some time now, but why don’t we start with how you’re using GenAI in your companies?

Payments 110

Payments Forecasting Payment Services Sales Hiring 110

Nimble - Sales

AUGUST 26, 2020

The Architectural Engineering and Construction Solutions (AECS) Market is forecasted to grow by $4.7 billion during 2020-2024. In the USA alone, the engineering and architecture services market entails 110 thousand companies with total revenue of $290 billion.

Construction 109

Construction Forecasting Engineering Trends 109

Clouded Judgement

APRIL 11, 2024

Every public company has a number of equity research analysts covering them who build their own forecasted models, which combine guidance from the company and their own research / sentiment analysis. Heading into Q4 earnings, analysts had expectations for how each business would perform in 2024.

Cloud 184

Cloud Software Azure AWS 184

Blulogix

DECEMBER 4, 2024

Predictable revenue makes cash flow management easier and supports more accurate forecasting and business planning. Ready to see how BluIQ can transform Read More » December 2, 2024 The post The Rise of the Subscription Economy for IT Service Providers appeared first on BluLogix.

Subscription 59

Subscription Payment Features Outsourced Development Pricing 59

Clouded Judgement

DECEMBER 21, 2023

Every public company has a number of equity research analysts covering them who build their own forecasted models, which combine guidance from the company and their own research / sentiment analysis. Heading into Q3 earnings, analysts had expectations for how each business would perform in 2024.

Cloud 184

Cloud Software Benchmarks Retention 184

Clouded Judgement

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

Every public company has a number of equity research analysts covering them who build their own forecasted models, which combine guidance from the company and their own research / sentiment analysis. Heading into Q2 earnings, analysts had expectations for how each business would perform in 2024.

Cloud 176

Cloud Software Benchmarks Retention 176

Clouded Judgement

MAY 26, 2023

An element of re-acceleration is definitely priced in to current 2024 estimates, so we may see 2024 estimates fall. There’s a lot more volatility baked into these models, and they’re quite hard to forecast. What’s more clear than ever - consumption models are way more cyclical than many imagined.

Cloud 144

Cloud Azure Trends Forecasting 144

Kellblog

AUGUST 2, 2024

We’ve also recently covered the Rubrik S-1 and the 2024 Bessemer State of the Cloud Report. For example, some of our recent episodes were focused on SaaS metrics like the Burn Multiple , the Rule of X , and the LTV/CAC ratio. This week we published our 50th episode, which was on the OneStream S-1 and subsequent IPO.

SaaS 112

SaaS Consulting Benchmarks Forecasting 112

User Pilot

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

Predictive analytics : Uses historical data to forecast customer behavior, sales, and risks, evolving to become more accurate for strategic planning. Plus, predictive analytics is constantly evolving, becoming even more accurate at forecasting market trends, operational problems, and customer actions.

Trends 102

Trends Artificial Intelligence Data Outsourced Development 102

Clouded Judgement

OCTOBER 27, 2023

I believe one of the bigger reasons software has held up despite the run up in the 10Y to 5% is the expectation for re-acceleration (ie numbers / forecasts going up). Quite different then the expectation for acceleration in software in 2024. second half of their fiscal year are the months January - June 2024.

Cost optimization & reporting 157

Cost optimization & reporting Cloud Azure AWS 157

Blulogix

DECEMBER 19, 2024

By understanding how services are being used and forecasting future demand, MSPs can allocate resources more effectively to ensure they are meeting customer needs. One of the Read More December 17, 2024 The post Thriving in the Subscription Economy of 2025 and Beyond appeared first on BluLogix.

Subscription 52

Subscription Payment Features AI Search Artificial Intelligence 52

User Pilot

APRIL 7, 2024

With Salesforce's Einstein AI, you can augment your reports with out-of-the-box insights, or create forecasts that predict user behavior. ChartMogul's new CRM platform gives teams access to different analytics tools, like sales funnel analyses and revenue forecasts , that present a clearer picture of your performance.

Scale 105

Scale Social Media AI Search SaaS 105

Blulogix

MARCH 25, 2024

Forecasting and Modeling: Leverage predictive analytics for financial forecasting and scenario modeling, aiding in strategic planning and risk management. Margin Analysis : Understand at the line item level the profitability of your products, services and bundles across pricing and packaging for every customer.

Payment Services 94

Payment Services Payment Features Subscription B2B 94

IT World

SEPTEMBER 2, 2022

Global shipments of PCs and tablets are in steep decline, but will pick up again in 2024, according to a new study by IDC. Shipments of traditional PCs are forecast to decline 12.8% in 2023 before returning to growth in 2024, according to IDC. million units in 2022, while IDC expects tablet shipments will fall 6.8%

Forecasting 85

Forecasting Education Enterprise Marketing 85