ProfitWell
APRIL 30, 2020
Customer loyalty is the essence of subscription businesses and a key lever of growth. Now more than ever, given the COVID-19 pandemic, acquisition becomes harder and harder with each day. Building a strong customer base, with users who are loyal to your brand, will help you in the long-term, and when things unexpectedly go south (like a global pandemic).
SaaS Metrics
APRIL 30, 2020
Software as a Service is one of the, if not the most useful addition to the tech industry in the 21st century, arguably saving companies billions of dollars on a yearly basis. However, we’ve grown more comfortable with thinking that SaaS is just Microsoft 365 or our Google Drive without thinking of all the other cloud-based services that corporations use today in order to provide some of the best services.
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SaaStr
APRIL 26, 2020
Our recent SaaStr Summit: Bridging the Gap was the first time I’ve had a chance to be a participant at a SaaStr event in a long, long time. Too much planning, moderating, etc. I thought I’d share my learnings from the sessions as we put them up on YouTube. My first set of 10 Learnings is from Mark Suster of Upfront Ventures. The presentation is not only very good, but very compellingly narrated and put together.
Tom Tunguz
APRIL 28, 2020
How do you benchmark a sales organization in a time like this? This is one of the questions that Jim Benton, CEO of Chorus.ai, answers every day in his Daily Briefings. Using data across 10m telephone calls, Jim highlights how the coronavirus is changing sales team performance. Here are some of the highlights from my reading. Cold calls are down 67% , while connect rates have fallen by about 10% since January.
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Generative AI is upending the way product developers & end-users alike are interacting with data. Despite the potential of AI, many are left with questions about the future of product development: How will AI impact my business and contribute to its success? What can product managers and developers expect in the future with the widespread adoption of AI?
Practical Advice on SaaS marketing
MAY 1, 2020
I’m a believer in blogging. I’ve been writing a monthly post for more than 10 years, and people do find me through my blog. Based on the numbers, I know lots of others have a similar faith in blogs. I’m not sure of the official count, but my guess on the total number of blogs out there is about a billion. Blogs are a standard part of the marketer’s repertoire, and for good reason.
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InsightSquared
APRIL 30, 2020
Every sales organization is experiencing a new level of sales uncertainty in this current climate. While we can all hope for a silver-bullet solution to arrive, the best remedy right now is actually within our grasps right now. I’m talking about pipeline visibility. Every deal means more now — that’s a simple reality. While you may have felt comfortable with the status of each deal, the health of everyone is no longer black and white.
IT World
APRIL 28, 2020
The public cloud and open source software are pretty much coupled these days. No matter if you’re running Kubernetes as a service, MySQL, Linux, or that open source text editor you’ve used since college, it’s all there for the taking, as a service. However, it’s really not free. Cloud providers charge for usage, either by time or other resource-units consumed.
Cobloom
APRIL 27, 2020
Onboarding is the process of getting a new customer from the point of sign-up to actively using your SaaS. This first experience sets the tone for the relationship you will have with the user, and establishes their expectations of your service. As the saying goes, " you never get a second chance at a first impression ". According to Intercom , 40-60% of new users will use your product once, and never return.
The Daily Egg
APRIL 29, 2020
Are you getting clicks but no conversions when buying traffic? Something’s seriously broken. There’s good news, though. You can fix the problem and turn traffic into leads and customers. Most marketers usually start at the beginning, with traffic. That’s a good strategy. Traffic is great. Have you ever logged into Google Analytics on a Monday […].
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SaaStr
APRIL 28, 2020
My second boss everywhere came from a very big, very old tech company. He inherited one of their firm rules: “When you leave, if you leave … you can’t ever come back!” I didn’t get that rule. If someone great left, wouldn’t you want them back later? Things change. Life changes. In fact, right after that we hired a roundtrip employee as our CTO in my first start-up and it was amazing.
Predictable Revenue
APRIL 30, 2020
How do recruiters – key pieces to building a sales team – source talent for their clients and themselves? Jamie Scarborough from The Sales Talent Agency walks us through the ins and outs of sales recruiting. The post The ins and outs of sales recruiting with Jamie Scarborough of The Sales Talent Agency appeared first on Predictable Revenue.
Intercom, Inc.
APRIL 30, 2020
In times like these, we could all use friends, supporters, collaborators. And as businesses, we could all use partners to forge stronger relationships with our customers. So today we’re excited to announce two new programs for Intercom app builders and service providers: the App Partner Program and the Service Partner Program. Partnerships have always been key to the way we work at Intercom.
The Daily Egg
APRIL 29, 2020
Have you always dreamed of being your own boss? Or maybe you like the idea of a side hustle that brings in extra income? If this describes you, starting an online store can be a fast and painless way to help you earn money without feeling like you’re taking on a second job. And the […]. The post How to Start an Online Store and Make Your First Sale Today appeared first on The Daily Egg.
Speaker: Timothy Chan, PhD., Head of Data Science
Are you ready to move beyond the basics and take a deep dive into the cutting-edge techniques that are reshaping the landscape of experimentation? 🌐 From Sequential Testing to Multi-Armed Bandits, Switchback Experiments to Stratified Sampling, Timothy Chan, Data Science Lead, is here to unravel the mysteries of these powerful methodologies that are revolutionizing how we approach testing.
SaaStr
APRIL 29, 2020
Q: What are the next big trends in SaaS? I think the new trend, which is brand new — is that “Innovation” as a reason to buy SaaS is dead. For now. And maybe for 18+ months. But … this will be combined with a rapid acceleration of Digital Transformation. What do I mean? Well, the IT spend into SaaS has grown far faster than IT budgets overall in the past 5+ years: A big chunk of that is because the CIO’s role has become over the past half decade, in large part, the Chief Innovation Officer.
Tom Tunguz
APRIL 28, 2020
How do you benchmark a sales organization in a time like this? This is one of the questions that Jim Benton, CEO of Chorus.ai, answers every day in his Daily Briefings. Using data across 10m telephone calls, Jim highlights how the coronavirus is changing sales team performance. Here are some of the highlights from my reading. Cold calls are down 67% , while connect rates have fallen by about 10% since January.
Intercom, Inc.
APRIL 30, 2020
During this time, businesses are not just waiting for customers to check in – they’re leaning on automation to proactively communicate with their customers at scale. As the current crisis has unfolded, we’ve seen those trends emerge among our own customers as well. In early March, the analytics team and I saw a spike in overall conversations between businesses and their customers.
The Daily Egg
MAY 1, 2020
Starting a blog is a great way to generate extra income. Even better, it’s something you can do in a few easy steps. If you’re committed to monetizing your blog, you can begin earning money today. The key to success is being committed. While it’s true that most blogs fail, there are reasons for their […]. The post How to Start a Blog That Makes Money Right Now appeared first on The Daily Egg.
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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.
SaaStr
APRIL 27, 2020
After we had 16,000+ register for our first SaaStr Summit on Bridging the Gap, we’re spinning up the second one on the next thing founders ask every day: What’s Really Going on in Venture Capital? May 27th. Free. Learning from the Best of the Best in venture. We’ll have a full-day event on May 27, together with VC mentorship sessions and more.
Tom Tunguz
APRIL 25, 2020
A few weeks ago, I wrote What I Expect in the Next Few Months in Startupland , in which I mentioned two fundamental forces: Bullwhip Effect and Startup Growth Rates. We are seeing the impact on both in full force today. A quick refresher on the Bullwhip Effect: “The idea is that small changes in retail demand amplify into big swings up the supply chain.
Intercom, Inc.
APRIL 28, 2020
Intercom is a proudly product-first company , with a focus on delivering great product that helps our customers build relationships with their users. Being product-first or product-led has shaped our culture and ethos in very palpable ways, and one of the characteristics of that culture is the degree to which we think deeply about how design. Above all, we have fostered a culture that encourages strong opinions – our opinions can change with time and circumstance, of course, but what remains con
The Daily Egg
APRIL 26, 2020
Whether you’ve used heatmaps in the past or you’re a first-timer, finding the best heatmap available will have a significant impact on the success of your website. If you run a quick Google search to see what’s out there, you’ll come across plenty of heatmaps that look pretty. But you need to find a heatmap […]. The post What is the Best Heatmap Tool For Real Results?
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Start-ups & SMBs launching products quickly must bundle dashboards, reports, & self-service analytics into apps. Customers expect rapid value from your product (time-to-value), data security, and access to advanced capabilities. Traditional Business Intelligence (BI) tools can provide valuable data analysis capabilities, but they have a barrier to entry that can stop small and midsize businesses from capitalizing on them.
SaaStr
APRIL 30, 2020
We have a bunch of the SaaStr Summit: Bridging the Gap up on You Tube now. You can start watching them here. We have an incredible line up of speakers and sessions to watch already (and more will dribble out in the coming weeks): Taking Care of Your Team and Customers with CEO of Slack , Stewart Butterfield. Starting Up in a Downturn, COO of Cloudflare , Michelle Zatyln.
Tom Tunguz
APRIL 25, 2020
A few weeks ago, I wrote What I Expect in the Next Few Months in Startupland , in which I mentioned two fundamental forces: Bullwhip Effect and Startup Growth Rates. We are seeing the impact on both in full force today. A quick refresher on the Bullwhip Effect: “The idea is that small changes in retail demand amplify into big swings up the supply chain.
Andreessen Horowitz
MAY 1, 2020
More than 25 million Americans were laid off in April, and that’s just the official count. Unofficially, some economists estimate that more than 52 percent of Americans under the age of 45 have lost jobs, hours, or been furloughed. The … The post COVID-19 and the Great Rehiring appeared first on Andreessen Horowitz.
The Daily Egg
APRIL 30, 2020
With customers having so many ways to contact your small business these days, the traditional phone system seems a bit outdated. You certainly need a phone system for your business, but you also need to invest in the ability to make contacts through social media, email, and chat. So if you can save some money […]. The post Best Business VOIP Phone Services appeared first on The Daily Egg.
As companies strive to boost revenue, deliver customer value, and stay competitive, they are increasingly embracing the potential of usage-based pricing.
SaaStr
MAY 1, 2020
Ep. 329: Navin Chaddha is the Managing Director @ Mayfield who just last month announced $750M in new funds split across their core and select funds. As for Navin, under his leadership Mayfield has raised over $2.2Bn in new funds and he has backed some of the best of the last decade including Poshmark, Lyft, Hashicorp, CloudGenix and more. During his career Navin has invested in 50 companies, 17 have gone public, 20 have been acquired.
Sixteen Ventures
APRIL 30, 2020
How many Customer Success Managers (CSMs) do we need to give our customers their Appropriate Experience (AX)? What happens if we ramp sales? What happens if a bunch of customers upgrade? Downgrade? How much excess capacity do our current CSMs have? When will we need to hire more CSMs? Is our Customer Success Management team too big? Those are just some of the questions I get from Customer Success leaders all the time.
Andreessen Horowitz
APRIL 30, 2020
Investments made in internet technologies over the last several decades have given rise to products and services used everyday by billions of people, including messaging, video conferencing, ecommerce and everything in between. We think it’s important to keep investing in … The post Crypto Fund II appeared first on Andreessen Horowitz.
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