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FastSpring Support and Subscription Management Continue to Impress SocialBee

FastSpring

SocialBee , a social media management platform and SaaS based in Romania, first started using FastSpring in 2018. However, as SocialBee utilizes many different ways to package and monetize their software as a service subscriptions, they began discovering new ways to test the FastSpring platform’s capabilities.

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Six Startup Disciplines for Challenging Times

Tom Tunguz

First, transparent communication. David Sacks wrote Happy Talk versus Hard Talk , which is an excellent post on how to communicate during a crisis. As you articulate communication plans, speak with transparency, candor, and gravity. Most SaaS companies will have existing customers. Sixth, leadership.

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Three chief customer officer job descriptions we love

ChurnZero

The role of the chief customer officer has become an essential function in subscription-based business models such as software-as-a-service (SaaS), where customer retention is paramount and requires executive-level leadership. SaaS businesses, meanwhile, benefit from predictable streams of recurring revenue.

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3 Must-Have CFO Skills: Operating Finance, Strategy and Communications

OPEXEngine

The most sure-fire way for aspiring CFOs to attract the notice of CEOs and boards is to bring a strategic mindset, communicate well and showcase a background in operational finance, recruiters say. ” Many leadership paths. Hopefully it will be communicated during the interview process. Public accounting widest path.

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The decade software ate the world

Intercom, Inc.

Apple survived the death of Steve Jobs in October 2011 under the thoughtful stewardship of Tim Cook, and continued to essentially be the iPhone company, while branching into wearables and services. Facebook and Twitter, meanwhile, struggled under the unavoidable pressure of hosting half a globe’s worth of daily online communication.

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Alternative Marketing Strategies for SaaS Businesses

Baremetrics

Blogs and information sharing Workshops and mentorship Tip 2: create a word-of-mouth buzz Collaborations Get featured in influencer content Tip 3: make (ostensibly) high-touch contact Use technology to customize your communication Conclusion Approach people as people, not as prospects New technology makes new methods Be meaningful.

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5 Strategies for Professional Service Organizations to Accelerate the Post COVID Recovery

OPEXEngine

In this third installment of our blog series ‘React, Adjust, Recover – Strategies for Professional Service Organizations During the COVID-19 Outbreak’, we focus on strategies to help businesses recover faster as restrictions begin to lift. So, what are some of those strategies for professional service organizations?