SaaStr
JUNE 8, 2020
Given that so many VC pitches are over Zoom now, I thought it would be worth re-freshing this classic SaaStr post on things it’s easy to get wrong when pitching investors. Pitching VCs is like anything. You’ll get better at it over time. Later, you’ll even get great at it. Once you know how it works, it’s not even that hard to knock it out of the park.
The Daily Egg
JUNE 8, 2020
Online payroll software has simplified the way business owners and HR departments issue payments to employees and contractors. Modern payroll solutions have made it possible to run and process payroll in-house instead of outsourcing to a third-party payroll firm. Precision is arguably the most important aspect of running payroll. Tax calculations, benefits, and making sure […].
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SaaStr
JUNE 8, 2020
Q: How do I prepare myself to become a successful startup CEO? My list of 5 things that will help: Manage People. This is one of the best things you can do, because 50% of the job of a CEO is recruiting a team, leading a team, empowering a team, convincing a team. This team will include investors, the public, press, PR, etc. — but it’s all a team.
Chargebee
JUNE 8, 2020
It’s 7.00 am. Billy just finished his 45-minute online fitness session. He takes his fitness seriously. Billy had a routine you could set your clock to. He would hit the gym by 6.00 am and be out in one hour on the dot.
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SaaStr
JUNE 8, 2020
With 25,000+ attendees to our digital events so far this year, and most of our digital assets (podcast, newsletter, etc) under heavy demand during Shelter, we’ve been putting together a weekly update to our partners and sponsors. Want to learn more about how to connect with 1000s of Cloud CEOs and execs? Come learn on Friday! We’re excited to invite you to our sponsor webinar on Friday, June 12 @ 10am PT.
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Network World
JUNE 8, 2020
As cloud adoption hits another growth spurt, companies are discovering the power of mixing and matching cloud services into solutions that address almost any business need
Nimble - Sales
JUNE 8, 2020
The true test of an effective small business lead generation strategy is the periodic outcome of it. In practical terms, if the outcomes you experience currently are less than desirable, it means your strategies haven’t been effective enough. Now, you need a different strategy centered around effective digital advertising. What have you been doing to […].
OpenView Labs
JUNE 8, 2020
“Storytelling is the most underrated skill,” said Ben Horowitz, founding partner of Andreessen-Horowitz, in a Forbes interview. He continued : “You can have a great product, but a compelling story puts the company into motion.”. It appears many startups, including SaaS companies, took the words of Ben and other experts who signaled the importance of storytelling to heart.
Sales Hacker
JUNE 8, 2020
I’ve made some great hires and some terrible ones throughout my career, and I’ve noticed one consistent thing that sets the top 1% apart from the rest. Do you want to know what it was? Presentation execution. That’s it. Clear and simple. Unfortunately, most people’s presentations come off like an annoying infomercial. Luckily, there’s a science and strategy behind presentations that can be learned and perfected.
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Nimble - Sales
JUNE 8, 2020
Customers who subscribe to your emails, open them, click through, and finally purchase your products or hire your services do so because they have their focus on completing a task to fulfill a goal. Simply put, this keen focus makes subscribers see and engage with only selective emails, depending upon their interests and objectives at […]. The post Overcoming the Challenge of Selective Attention with Email Design appeared first on Nimble Blog.
Cobloom
JUNE 8, 2020
User referrals are a powerful tool for growing your SaaS business quickly, efficiently, and with minimal investment. To help you on the road towards sector domination, and to push your user referrals nearer to the hallowed point of self-sustaining growth , I'm outlining 9 awesome SaaS customer referral hacks.
Kraftblick
JUNE 8, 2020
We are talking with Alexander Sambuk , former Chief Operating Officer of Luxoft Excelian Financial Services [part of a custom software company with a staff of over 10,000]. He also worked in Intel Corporation, Boeing, Deutsche Bank, and other companies. Our conversation is about enterprise companies, their mindset, and what potential contractors should do to close deals with them faster. — Alexander, you’ve worked at several large corporations: Boeing, Intel, Luxoft.
Zuora
JUNE 8, 2020
The Subscribed Weekly newsletter is about the future, and one thing we can all agree on is a future where […]. The post Voices Against Injustice appeared first on Zuora.
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Explore how integrated payment strategies impact investor and buyer evaluations. Payments are more than a feature — they’re a key to long-term success and market differentiation. They help SaaS companies offer seamless user experiences and efficient operations. Investors and strategic buyers assess these integrated payment strategies as a measure of a company's growth potential and sustainability.
Network World
JUNE 8, 2020
As cloud adoption hits another growth spurt, companies are discovering the power of mixing and matching cloud services into solutions that address almost any business need
SmartKarrot
JUNE 8, 2020
Source. Oftentimes, Customer Success Managers face a common doubt in their work life. What engagement model to use for their customers? Or, what is the optimum frequency of touchpoints they should maintain for the best results? There are indeed multiple factors at play. E.g. A low touch customer success is useful for low servicing cost and reaching out to a wider audience.
Unbounce
JUNE 8, 2020
Can you spot your future customers in the wild? What about when they’re right under your nose (or on your website)? More importantly, do you have a way to capture those leads while they’re on your site? Even if you know everything there is to know about your ideal customers, it’s not always easy to recognize them through observation alone. It’s possible you have qualified leads covertly browsing your online shop or poking around your features page at this very moment.
Teamgate
JUNE 8, 2020
No one can dispute the competitive nature of sales. In the world of SaaS—where many teams are peddling products that appear similar on the surface—the need for competitive advantage is real. To successfully make the sale, product quality can only get you so far. SaaS sales teams also need a flexible, dependable infrastructure that enables them to offer and adjust pricing and packaging options that appeal to the specific needs of potential buyers.
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Outseta
JUNE 8, 2020
8 Low Cost Marketing Strategies That Your Start-up Can Use To Land Your First Customers By Geoff Roberts ?. The single question that I get asked most often by Outseta customers is “How should I got about finding my first customers?” Your first 10 customers are undoubtedly the most difficult to land, and it’s even more challenging if you’re bootstrapping your business.
SmartKarrot
JUNE 8, 2020
Role: Customer Success Manager – Corporate Location: Commack, NY, US Organization: IntelliShift. As a Customer Success Manager, you will be a critical part of their customer-facing team. Starting with customer onboarding, you will be responsible for aligning with customers on their business objectives and success criteria. You will work cross-functionally with the sales, onboarding, support and services teams to ensure a good and consistent customer experience.
ProfitWell
JUNE 8, 2020
We're switching things up this week. Don't worry—we still got your data and all the extras you need. But first—in light of the Black Lives Matter protests, a deep dive into how companies can go beyond social media statements and spark real change. INCLUSIVITY. Beyond a black square and a hashtag. As Black Lives Matter protests continue across the country, we see more brands flood social media announcing their solidarity against racism.
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