Mon.Apr 08, 2024

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Don’t Hide in Zero Cost Marketing

SaaStr

So as growth decelerated rapidly for many in SaaS in 2022-2023, one of the first things cut was marketing. It’s not always ideal, but I get it. It’s a variable cost. Cut marketing, you’re often cutting future growth. But it’s a “simple” place to cut to at least stabilize the ship and survive to fight another day.

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Upcoming Changes to iDeal, Giropay, and Webmoney on FastSpring

FastSpring

Background: As part of our ongoing commitment to providing you with the best possible experience, we’re streamlining our payment methods to ensure the highest standards of safety and compliance. In alignment with this commitment, certain payment methods are being carefully evaluated and, where necessary, removed. This proactive measure enables us to maintain a robust security framework, protecting both your interests and the integrity of our services.

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Dear SaaStr: Why Do VC Backed Startups Seem To Almost Always Be Running Out of Money?

SaaStr

Dear SaaStr: Why Do VC Backed Startups Seem To Almost Always Be Running Out of Money? The #1 issue I see is not understanding what investments really are accretive — and which aren’t. And so the money goes far, far faster than anticipated. Venture capital, if you raise it, is there to invest. You don’t need ROI in sixty minutes, you can be a little patient in getting the returns.

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How to Acknowledge and Cope with Fear of Local Business Reviews

The Moz Blog

Review neglect can erode your local business’ reputation, but fear of reviews is valid. Miriam Ellis walks you through acknowledging, reframing, and diminishing fears you or your clients may have.

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Airflow Best Practices for ETL/ELT Pipelines

Speaker: Kenten Danas, Senior Manager, Developer Relations

ETL and ELT are some of the most common data engineering use cases, but can come with challenges like scaling, connectivity to other systems, and dynamically adapting to changing data sources. Airflow is specifically designed for moving and transforming data in ETL/ELT pipelines, and new features in Airflow 3.0 like assets, backfills, and event-driven scheduling make orchestrating ETL/ELT pipelines easier than ever!

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Ads on X (Formerly Twitter) Are an Untapped Opportunity. Here’s How to Make the Most of Them

Buffer Resources

There’s a narrative among marketers that I’m tired of hearing, and it’s that X (formerly Twitter) ads don’t work.  I admittedly started experimenting with X ads for my marketing consulting business somewhat out of desperation after a series of unfortunate events locked me out of my Facebook account. But, I quickly realized how much untapped potential this platform offered for me and other small business owners.

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10 Best Sales Prospecting Tools for B2B Sales Leaders

Sales Hacker

In the competitive arena of B2B sales, mastering the art of prospecting is key to ensuring a healthy sales pipeline, daily demos booked, and hitting your sales quota. But let’s be real – with the myriad of options out there, finding and adopting the right prospecting toolkit can feel like valuable time spent away from the act of prospecting itself.

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Erin Price-Wright

Andreessen Horowitz

Artificial intelligence is transforming every aspect of technology, from how we code to how we sell to how we build companies. But perhaps more than any other sector, artificial intelligence is transforming the physical world in ways that were recently unimaginable. From supply chains and robotics to advanced factories and industrial autonomy, LLMs and other AI models are powering the next wave of transformation in the physical domain in ways we’re only just beginning to comprehend.

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Bottom-Up SaaS Business Strategy Explained

User Pilot

Think about the last software application that you used for work. Whose idea was it to buy it? Did it come from the management or employees? If it’s the latter, then you’ve already experienced what bottom-up SaaS is! Our guide explains what exactly bottom-up SaaS is and covers the main growth strategies and tactics used by bottom-up companies.

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B2B Payment Providers: How to Be Sure You Have the Right One

BlueSnap

The right B2B payment provider is critical for your business. Your payments solution must serve your customers’ needs while also meeting your organization’s unique requirements. Without determining what’s most important for your business, you risk relying on an option that creates more problems than it solves. The post B2B Payment Providers: How to Be Sure You Have the Right One appeared first on BlueSnap.

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Build the Case: Quantify the Real Costs of In-House Testing and QA Gaps

Underinvesting in software testing costs more than you think, and now you can prove it. This guide helps you quantify hidden costs like developer time, support overhead, tech debt, and lost revenue. Use the companion calculator to model your own data, and present your findings with a ready-to-edit presentation template. Whether you're making the case to leadership or validating outsourcing, this toolkit gives you the numbers and tools you need.

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From ideas to reality: BetterCloud’s inaugural Hackathon!

BetterCloud

Imagine the bustling streets of Mexico City, the vibrant energy of the people, and the rich aroma of street food wafting through the air. Now, picture this lively scene extending into the office of BetterCloud , where excitement and anticipation filled the air as we prepared for something truly remarkable. “ Your customer doesn’t care how much you know until they know how much you care.” – Damon Richards Last month we had the opportunity to do something remarkable at BetterCloud.

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Mastering the Art of Complex B2B Recurring and Subscription Billing: Aligning Financial Transactions with ERP Systems

Blulogix

By BluLogix Team Mastering the Art of Complex B2B Recurring and Subscription Billing: Aligning Financial Transactions with ERP Systems In the world of subscription management , the seamless alignment of financial transactions from the billing system with Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems is paramount. This integration is crucial for achieving accurate financial reporting, streamlining accounting processes, and providing a comprehensive view of the company’s financial health.

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8 SaaS Growth Strategies to Drive Business Success [+ Examples]

User Pilot

Following the right SaaS growth strategies can make a difference in how your business evolves and survives. But what exactly is a growth strategy? And what kind of growth model are you following right now? Let’s explore the different types of growth strategies, how to create them, and multiple ways you can unlock product growth with real actionable strategies.

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Maximizing Efficiency of Home Office Renovation

SaaS Metrics

Many people have experienced a shift in their working style, transitioning from the conventional office workspace to enjoying the flexibility of working from home. However, setting up a home office that maximizes productivity, reduces distractions, and harmoniously integrates into your overall home environment can be tricky. This blog offers practical tips to.

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What’s New in Apache Airflow® 3.0—And How Will It Reshape Your Data Workflows?

Speaker: Tamara Fingerlin, Developer Advocate

Apache Airflow® 3.0, the most anticipated Airflow release yet, officially launched this April. As the de facto standard for data orchestration, Airflow is trusted by over 77,000 organizations to power everything from advanced analytics to production AI and MLOps. With the 3.0 release, the top-requested features from the community were delivered, including a revamped UI for easier navigation, stronger security, and greater flexibility to run tasks anywhere at any time.

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Unveiling the Impact of Low-Code/No-Code on Software Engineering

How To Buy Saas

There’s been a ton of buzz around low-code and no-code platforms lately, and I bet you’ve caught a hint of it. Now, before we jump to the idea that software engineers will soon be relics of the past, let’s hit pause. These platforms are shaking things up, but not in the way you might think. They’re changing the game on how engineers work and the kinds of projects they dive into.

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What are the Benefits of BPO Outsourcing?

How To Buy Saas

Healthcare BPO Outsourcing Choosing the right healthcare BPO outsourcing partner can help healthcare organizations improve healthcare performance and patient care. An experienced third-party vendor can help with data conversion, data cleansing, and data mining. These services ensure that your organization has the resources it needs to keep up with the latest healthcare standards.