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The Challenge with SMB SaaS: High Growth Can Only Mask High Churn For Just So Long

SaaStr

Customers don’t expect as much in terms of security, compliance, etc. But beyond all the other Pros and Cons of SMB vs enterprise, there’s one looming issue with SMB SaaS: Churn. Endemic churn. The type of churn you almost can’t do anything about. And then 3% a month churn cuts your growth in half.

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Dear SaaStr: What Should I Do in a Sales Audit?

SaaStr

Churn and Expansion : For existing customers, analyze churn rates, upsell/cross-sell performance, and NRR (Net Revenue Retention). AI can help predict churn and identify expansion opportunities. Compliance and Documentation : Check that all deals are properly documented and compliant with company policies. If so, why?

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Escheatment Solutions in 2025: Streamlining Return of Funds

USIO

Why It Matters Now Tighter Regulations : States are increasing audits and enforcing strict compliance. Brand Loyalty at Stake : Slow or clunky refund experiences can lead to negative reviews or churn. Built-In Compliance & Identity Verification : KYC and AML processes ensure funds go to the right person, without manual delays.

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How Embedded Payment Solutions Support Faster Digital Disbursements

USIO

Why Speed Matters More Than Ever Time is moneyand reputation Delayed disbursements can lead to lost trust, churned vendors, and negative reviews. Strengthen Compliance and Security Every industry has regulations. Modern fintech platforms bake in fraud monitoring, data encryption, and compliance checks. No broken processes.

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5 Interesting Learnings From Avalara at $600,000,000 in ARR

SaaStr

Avalara manages a big problem — tax and related compliance automation. And importantly, while the very largest partners support multiple vendors for tax compliance, the vast majority of small partners just deploy Avalara. Gross annual churn of 4%, NRR of 107%. 180,000 revenue per employee.

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The Top 10 Important Finance Mistakes First Time Founders Make

SaaStr

With early revenue, you start thinking about churn and scalability of every aspect of the business, including product, infrastructure, customer support, sales and marketing. And you probably have some kind of tool tracking churn, upgrades, and new revenue numbers. Mistake #9: Don’t forget about compliance. Your focus expands.

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Frequently Asked Questions: Integrated Payments for Software Companies

USIO

Security: Look for PCI-DSS compliance and other security measures to protect sensitive data Support : Ensure the organization provides ongoing developer support and merchant support. Here are some key considerations: PCI Level 1 Compliance: Ensure your integration meets the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI-DSS).