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Clouded Judgement 3.22.24 - ERR vs ARR and the Conundrum of AI Revenue Streams Today

Clouded Judgement

Every week I’ll provide updates on the latest trends in cloud software companies. ” They’ll look at things like cost, scalability, compliance, etc. Headcount planning, budgeting, fundraising, etc can often be largely based on a top line plan. Subscribe now Share Clouded Judgement Leave a comment

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Sequoia India: 22 Things We Learned from SaaStr Annual

SaaStr

Sequoia Capital’s India arm put together a terrific summary of all their learnings about SaaS and Cloud from SaaStr Annual this year. Often, founders are unsure about the headcount split between India and the US. Example 1: your retail customers may not want to be hosted on a certain cloud vendor.

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A Complete Guide to SaaS Tax Software: Options, FAQs, and More

FastSpring

It takes an enormous amount of time, money, and headcount for SaaS companies to handle VAT, GST, and sales tax (and any other form of indirect tax) in-house. Request a demo or sign up for a free account to see how FastSpring can help you expand globally almost overnight without adding headcount.

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The 9 best tools for your early-stage startup tech stack

Intercom, Inc.

This is especially important for small teams, where you need to operate at a scale far beyond your headcount (without burning out your team by working around the clock). Brex makes it simple for founders and startups to manage spending and ensure compliance. AWS – Cloud computing. Create your startup tech stack today.

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Smart SaaS budgeting: Refine your spend strategy for 2024

BetterCloud

According to a study by Foundry , IT decision-makers reveal that 31% of their budget will go toward cloud computing, and two-thirds expect their cloud budget to increase in the next 12 months. Allocations can be manual or automatic, depending on the headcount of users. Go with your gut. It’s a lifesaver for teams of any level.

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6 Best Zuora Competitors and Alternatives: In-Depth 2023 Guide

FastSpring

If your company sells physical products and/or services, you’ll need additional software and headcount to manage sales tax and transaction liability. SocialBee grew their monthly recurring revenue 2X and managed tax compliance by switching from Braintree to FastSpring. Related: Can SaaS Companies Afford to Ignore Sales Taxes and VAT?

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When Does Open Source Make Sense for a Business?

OpenView Labs

On-premise (or “cloud-prem”) is still a thing. These days, on-premise deployments commonly come in the form of businesses running their own VMs in a cloud IaaS environment. The cloud-managed services attract the lower end of the market and make it possible for these businesses to address the SMB/mid-market segments.