SaaStr

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

SVB collapsed, market multiples are down, yet the IPO window is re-opening, and we have a platform shift to AI that’s exciting everybody. At the peak of bull market exuberance at the end of 2021, a 1% improvement in revenue growth had the same impact on valuations as a 6% improvement in free cash flow margin. Let’s find out.

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Andreessen Horowitz

APRIL 23, 2024

Alex: The other side of the equation on customer acquisition is monetization. One of the criticisms of SMB software is that each customer can only provide so much revenue. BILL started much heavier on subscription, but has really leaned into payments over the last several years. It’s a transaction business.

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Neil Patel

DECEMBER 17, 2020

It’s actually quite simple: business process management (BPM) software. Visualize every process from end to end. If optimizing your business processes sounds like a good idea, this post will tell you everything you need to know about how to find the perfect BPM software for you. Process Visualization.

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Blulogix

JANUARY 8, 2024

How the Right Platform Enhances Your Subscription Billing Experience By BluLogix Team Welcome back to our series on selecting the ideal subscription billing platform. Selecting the right subscription billing platform is a strategic decision that can significantly impact your business’s success.

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Neil Patel

APRIL 9, 2021

OTT platforms were made popular by streaming services like Amazon Prime Video, Hulu, YouTube, and more. The other big difference is VOD can’t be live content, while OTT can, as VOD by definition can’t have a set schedule involved. As a result, you could monetize your brand faster and easier via VOD.

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Stax

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

Fast forward to now where much has changed, and research anticipates contactless mobile payments to exceed one billion users globally by 2024. Customers can pay with their watch or phone just by tapping it on a card reader, and businesses can host an entire POS system on a mobile phone.

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Stax

APRIL 18, 2024

Independent Software Vendors (ISVs) and Software-as-a-Service Providers (SaaS) operate within the same market, thus creating a push-and-pull revenue dynamic. TL;DR ISVs develop and distribute software products independently and often collaborate with hardware manufacturers and platform providers.

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SaaStr

MARCH 19, 2019

Niall Wall, Box SVP of Business and Corporate Development alongside Vicki Lin, Stripe’s Head of Ecosystem and Cecilia Stallsmith, Slack’s Director of Platform Marketing discuss scaling your revenue via indirect channels and platform ecosystems. Ceci Stallsmith – Director of Platform Marketing @ Slack.

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Casey Accidental

OCTOBER 27, 2020

In that essay , we also talked about how a more common route for a SaaS business is to become a platform. Platforms can create an immense amount of long-term value for companies, or be a minor component of their product strategy to maintain product/market fit. The Types of Platforms. Integration Platforms.

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FastSpring

SEPTEMBER 24, 2020

Revenue vs. profit vs. income: The terms may seem synonymous and are sometimes even used interchangeably, but they tell different stories about a company. Revenue growth suggests an expanding business and in-demand product, but whether there is any financial gain for the business is determined by the income.

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FastSpring

MARCH 15, 2024

Todd recommends that game devs consider those larger platforms as part of a video game marketing strategy that includes multiple channels for selling games , but that they not rely solely on them. “The The first phase is focusing on your own community,” Todd explains, citing Discord as a great platform on which to do so.

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Intercom, Inc.

MARCH 10, 2022

From a support perspective, creating FAQs and knowledge hubs should definitely be your first port of call – but what if you could reach your customer before frustration gets the better of them? No, you don’t need to be psychic – maintaining a joyful CX is made easier with platforms like FullStory. Pain points made powerful.

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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.

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Andreessen Horowitz

OCTOBER 12, 2023

We’ve designed this to mirror the thought process of an entrepreneur building an AI product with an enterprise use case. Whether or not a program integrates AI is less important than quality, safety, usability, and cost. Barchi told us that his team’s definition of ROI depends on the use case.

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Subscription Flow

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

Before we jump to the meat of the blog, let us quickly go over the bare-bones definition of what exactly is automated billing software and why most small businesses require it. Small businesses require automated billing software because while getting paid is great, sending out invoices is frequently a laborious process.

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User Pilot

FEBRUARY 21, 2023

That’s why we’re bringing you four metrics you track to start improving your adoption process: User activation rate The activation rate is the percentage of signed-up users who reached an activation milestone, which could involve engaging with a core feature, adding teammates, receiving the first payment, etc.

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FastSpring

OCTOBER 13, 2023

If you’re currently using 2Checkout or Stripe to sell digital goods or SaaS but are considering switching — to the other, or to other options such as FastSpring — you may be wondering whether there are substantial differences between the platforms and their services. Payment Gateways , Payment Processing , PSPs, MoRs — What’s the Difference?

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Neil Patel

NOVEMBER 9, 2020

Micro startup acquisitions are a move away from buying businesses with established products or even proven revenue streams. These businesses usually consist of 2 to 3 people, and companies are taking bets on their products that aren’t even fully realized yet. The platform is free, private, and has no middlemen.

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SaaStr

MARCH 4, 2024

And They Aren’t Free, Either I am definitely a fan of non-dilutive financing and venture debt when used conservatively. That’s a great use of revenue financing and venture debt. So we’re seeing way too many startups that borrowed money that now have to make large payments with scarce cash. And they come first.

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User Pilot

FEBRUARY 21, 2023

That’s why we’re bringing you four metrics you track to start improving your adoption process: User activation rate The activation rate is the percentage of signed-up users who reached an activation milestone, which could involve engaging with a core feature, adding teammates, receiving the first payment, etc.

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FastSpring

APRIL 26, 2022

And in part three, we’ll conclude with a set of definitions you can use when talking about churn with others — and some additional resources. Part I: SaaS Churn Benchmarks Part II: 5 Proven Strategies for Reducing SaaS Churn Part III: Churn Definitions and Additional Resources. “It’s If you prefer, you can use this ??

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FastSpring

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

TechCrunch recently reported that Apple’s 2023 Form 10-K filing uses revised text regarding its risk factors , which may hint at “a more definitive stance on potential modifications to the App Store policies.” Are you looking for a merchant of record to help you grow your business internationally?

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SaaStr

APRIL 24, 2021

So many startups these days are claiming they have “ARR” from revenue that … doesn’t recur. Doesn’t ARR stand for Annual Recurring Revenue? But like “Cloud” and “SaaS”, its definitely has evolved. ARR now really means revenue with 100%+ Net Revenue Retention.

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ProfitWell

NOVEMBER 8, 2019

Scheduled payments, aka recurring billing. Scheduled payments have become a core form of revenue collection. Of course, recurring payments vary depending on the business. Rent the Runway is definitely structured different than your monthly gas bill. What are subscription payments? Predictable income.

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The Angel VC

APRIL 24, 2015

I’m not referring to sophisticated reports or analyses but to the much more mundane question of what exactly people mean when they use a term like “revenues”. That said, I believe most SaaS companies can focus on a small number of revenue metrics which aren’t overly complicated. Say you’ve acquired two new customers.

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Blulogix

JANUARY 9, 2024

Automation: A Game-Changer in Subscription Billing By BluLogix Team Welcome to the eighth installment of our series on selecting the right subscription billing platform. Scalability: As your subscriber base grows, automation ensures that your billing processes can scale seamlessly. This data-driven decision-making is invaluable.

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Neil Patel

SEPTEMBER 6, 2021

Niche marketplaces allow businesses to leverage the power and branding of larger platforms to reach their target audiences. Today, with 11 percent of all shopping is done online , it’s vital you know the digital platforms that will give your B2C niche service brand the reach it needs to flourish. One excellent example is Amazon.

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Neil Patel

FEBRUARY 4, 2021

But out of the plethora of answers you need to figure out, choosing the best ecommerce platform remains the most crucial. It also supports multi-currency selling functionality and offers useful integrations with other essential apps. A Review of the Best Ecommerce Platforms. on the platform to make better decisions.

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Baremetrics

JULY 22, 2021

PayPal is a popular choice for online payment processing. The platform currently serves over 20 million active merchant accounts globally, and is a proven solution trusted by entrepreneurs for over twenty years. But for SaaS businesses, PayPal lacks the analytics and reporting features they need to support sustainable growth.

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Baremetrics

DECEMBER 1, 2021

At the Shopify Unite 2021 event, Shopify announced a drastic reduction of their revenue share. Since August 1st, 2021, Shopify has eliminated its revenue share on the first 1,000,000 USD of revenue earned by Shopify Partners. How does Shopify calculate app store revenue? How does Shopify calculate app store revenue?

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Baremetrics

OCTOBER 21, 2021

A need to consolidate financial data in one place Baremetrics simplifies data analytics and customer segmentation 26+ Stripe Analytics in One Platform Powerful customer information supports their sales team The Future of UXPin Learn more about UXPin. At that time, they used both PayLane and PayPal to process payments.

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FastSpring

JANUARY 5, 2021

To help you find the right billing software for your online business, we’re covering the ten features your billing software needs to have: 1. Revenue Recovery. Third-Party Integrations. Again, you’re not an accountant; you’re a business owner. Or at least view screenshots of the actual platform. Simplicity.

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SaaStr

MARCH 11, 2021

The majority of Shopify revenue is from payments and merchant services, not even software. So the upfront payment for a year isn’t dead. And in the early days, it can definitely help with cash flow, up to a point. Many API companies charge on a usage basis, in whole or in part, from Twilio to Stripe and more.

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Neil Patel

FEBRUARY 3, 2021

If you’ve ever considered launching your own online business, chances are you’ve thought about the required tools. And while there are several ecommerce platforms on the market, Shopify and WordPress remain the most prominent. A Review of the Best Ecommerce Platforms. In fact, on the contrary, there are way too many.

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BetterCloud

SEPTEMBER 16, 2020

Michael Weir is a former director of the collaboration operations function at Global Payments, a financial technology services company that has evolved into a global leader in the payments space over the last 53 years. Can you tell me about your role at Global Payments and how you got into your current role?

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Neil Patel

SEPTEMBER 2, 2021

If the sustained growth of Instagram wasn’t enough to convince you that it’s a great platform to make money on, maybe the comments of Mark Zuckerberg may help. At the company’s first Creator Week in June 2021, he said of Instagram: “Our goal is to be the best platform for creators like you to make a living,”. Engaged Followers.

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Payment Methods Payments Social Media Software Review 145

SaaStr

OCTOBER 6, 2023

They collect the payment online and take a 15% fee for every booking. Airbnb handles the payments and gets you a guest, and now your rent is covered for the next couple of months. That doesn’t necessarily mean they care about a ton of users or revenue, although they like that, too. I will definitely fund this company.”

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