SaaStr

JULY 4, 2024

Dear SaaStr: We Are Growing Too Fast to Handle the Workload, but We Can’t Afford to Hire New Employees. What’s wrong with our business model? Nothing. We’ve all been there. Almost all of us, at least. In SaaS, this typically happens somewhere between $3m and $8m in ARR or so … finally, you have enough customers, enough of a mini-brand, enough going on to get the flywheel going … but all of a sudden, it’s too much for the team.

Business Model 238

Business Model Scaling Engineering Branding 238

User Pilot

JULY 4, 2024

It’s no secret that learning how to evaluate product performance is essential for product management. But how can you effectively measure product metrics that can help you reach your goals and increase revenue growth? In this article, we’ll explore some key metrics, analysis techniques, as well as actionable strategies to track and enhance your product performance.

Metrics 74

Metrics Systems Review Retention Customer Lifetime Value 74

Buffer Resources

JULY 4, 2024

Creating a strong presence on Meta's Threads can seem daunting, but these creators make it look easy. In this article, I share some of my favorite creators on Threads as well as the elements of their content that, in my opinion, make it engaging and effective.  From tech journalists to social media strategists, these creators have mastered connecting with their audience, providing value, and fostering vibrant communities.

Social Media 89

Social Media Technical Review Systems Review Trends 89

GetUplift

JULY 4, 2024

+16.3% in overall conversions +72.8% in organic search conversions “GetUplift is one of the best vendors I’ve ever worked with. They’re truly partners and an extension of our team. The flexibility and the range of projects we can work on with them is great — it’s a relief to know we have a resource that can support the conversion-focused projects that help drive the business.

Scale 73

Scale Technical Review B2B Strategy 73

Speaker: Jay Allardyce

As we look ahead to 2025, business intelligence and data analytics are set to play pivotal roles in shaping success. Organizations are already starting to face a host of transformative trends as the year comes to a close, including the integration of AI in data analytics, an increased emphasis on real-time data insights, and the growing importance of user experience in BI solutions.

Trends

Chargebee

JULY 4, 2024

If you accept payments online, the checkout is the final touchpoint between your business and a successful sale. It can be frustrating to see a potential customer abandon the checkout process at the last moment, and bringing them back can significantly increase your acquisition costs. Crafting a perfect checkout experience is challenging, but when everything flows smoothly, it becomes the beating heart of your business.

Payment Methods 52

Payment Methods Payments Payment Services Acquisition 52

SaaStr

JULY 4, 2024

Eric Torenbeng brought us on his Turpentine podcast to talk about a bunch of interesting topics: Where SaaS investing is today How SaaStr started, and why How combine venture and media And much more! Intro (00:00:00) Jason Lemkin, founder and CEO of SaaStr Fund, discusses the challenges of scaling a venture firm and his media and event strategies. Evolution of SaaStr Fund (00:01:22) Jason Lemkin is one of the few people who has built a sizable venture fund and a sizable business that complement

Outsourcing Services 224

Outsourcing Services Venture Capital Investment Scale 224