Buffer Resources

AUGUST 16, 2023

We’ve shared a number of parts of Buffer’s business transparently over the years — and one piece we’ve always wanted to expand on is where your money goes when you pay for a Buffer subscription. Another important detail to note is how Average Sales Price (ASP) and Expenses have changed over time.

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Blulogix

FEBRUARY 17, 2024

The Art of Flexibility: How to Master Dynamic Pricing Models in Subscription Billing By BluLogix Team Adapting to the Pulse of the Market for Maximized Revenue In today’s rapidly evolving digital marketplace, static pricing models are becoming a relic of the past.

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Blulogix

MARCH 21, 2024

By BluLogix Team Mastering the Art of Complex B2B Recurring and Subscription Billing: Elevating Customer Retention in B2B Subscriptions For B2B subscriptions, customer retention is a pivotal factor underpinning the long-term success and sustainability of businesses.

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Blulogix

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

This surge in subscription-based business models spans across various industries, from software and media to retail and services, reshaping the consumer landscape and redefining notions of customer engagement and value delivery. Market Responsiveness: Subscription models grant businesses the agility to respond swiftly to market changes.

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Subscription Flow

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

One way in which subscription management software can be of help to their clients is by implementing measures to track their revenue and churn rates, as well as create, update, cancel, and renew subscriptions. Multiple options for subscription management are one of the advantages of subscription management software.

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Incredo

JULY 14, 2019

Whether you are a startup owner, a manager of a growing business or the CEO of an established company, you might find yourself asking questions like “ Should our SaaS subscription model be monthly, annually or both ?” or “ What are the best tips I can get in terms of annual vs monthly subscription models ?”.

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Blulogix

JANUARY 5, 2024

Key Definitions in Subscription Billing: Demystifying the Jargon By BluLogix Team Welcome to the fourth installment of our comprehensive guide on selecting the right subscription billing platform. Before we go much further, let’s go deep into essential definitions and concepts in the world of subscription billing.

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SaaStr

MAY 15, 2024

So with public SaaS companies continuing to grow, but revenue multiples often at relative lows, it can make sense in some cases to “go private”, invest in more growth for a few years, and try to IPO again down the road. Qualtrics did it, nCino just did it, and the latest is Squarespace. 5 Interesting Learnings: #1.

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Subscription Flow

APRIL 23, 2024

A robust recurring billing software can make all the difference for your subscription business but win 2024 we are taking no gambles. Invest in the right billing and subscription-management software to automate your workflows after carefully assessing three of the best options in the market.

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Subscription Flow

DECEMBER 15, 2023

The essence of the Subscription Economy lies in its ability to forge lasting relationships between businesses and consumers, transcending traditional transactional models. For instance, subscription businesses observe customer retention rates, customer acquisition, and whatnot.

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Blulogix

MARCH 7, 2024

By BluLogix Team Mastering the Art of Complex B2B Recurring and Subscription Billing: Conquering Metering Challenges As the subscription economy grows, B2B businesses are increasingly adopting usage-based, consumption, and SaaS metering models.

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Blulogix

JANUARY 24, 2024

Evaluating the Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) of a Robust Subscription Billing Platform By BluLogix Team When selecting a subscription billing platform , it’s important to consider more than just the upfront cost. Data-Driven Decisions: Factor in the value of data-driven insights in optimizing pricing and offerings.

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SaaStr

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

What’s your most recent disclosed investment? Metronome’s sophisticated billing and subscription management platform enables companies to easily manage and automate complex billing and invoicing processes. What’s your sweet spot for investing — check size, stage, type of deal? Check that out here.

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SaaStr

MARCH 13, 2019

It’s taken a looooong time, but SaaS mobile subscriptions are finally becoming mainstream. SaaS on mobile is nothing new, but having the primary payment and subscription mechanics be on mobile is new. In the beta for iOS 12.2 , Apple announced a new feature for subscription developers called “Subscription Offers.”

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Blulogix

JANUARY 24, 2024

How to Evaluate the Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) of a Robust Subscription Billing Platform By BluLogix Team When selecting a subscription billing platform , it’s important to consider more than just the upfront cost. Data-Driven Decisions: Factor in the value of data-driven insights in optimizing pricing and offerings.

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Neil Patel

APRIL 12, 2021

They offer some of the best-known subscription boxes around, reflecting an increasingly popular (and potentially lucrative) business model. Why Should You Launch a Subscription Box? According to MarketsandMarkets , the subscription and recurring billing market will grow to around $7.8 Recurring Business Revenue.

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Buffer Resources

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

And you don’t get “business” status without understanding pricing. So, together with creator sponsorships expert Justin Moore , who helps creators negotiate partnerships through Creator Wizard , we put together this resource on how to figure out your pricing as a creator.

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Subscription Flow

JANUARY 2, 2024

The SaaS industry has been growing at a phenomenal rate for quite some time now, prompting many businesses to now think of ways in which they need to invest in efficient ways of running their business in the SaaS world. In doing so, SaaS businesses of all sizes face common payment processing SaaS challenges.

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Blulogix

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

The Top 10 Pain-Points for Usage-Based Subscription Billing Services and How to Fix Them By BluLogix Team In today’s business landscape, consumption-based subscriptions are all the rage, and for good reason. Who wouldn’t want a piece of that recurring revenue pie, increased profitability, and happy customers?

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Clouded Judgement

APRIL 19, 2024

Subscribe now Rubrik IPO Update This week Rubrik launched their IPO with an initial pricing range of $28 - $31 / share. Rubrik’s subscription ARR was $784m at the end of 2023 and growing 47% YoY. The table below lays out a few stats at different share prices. Altimeter is an investment adviser registered with the U.S.

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ProfitWell

NOVEMBER 6, 2019

The subscription revenue model is hardly new. But in the past few years, subscriptions have seen a bit of a resurgence. In fact, you'd be hard-pressed to find an industry that hasn't seen at least one subscription success story: Cars. Even the humble houseplant doesn’t seem immune to the subscription economy.

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Clouded Judgement

MAY 17, 2024

in March) Quarterly Reports Summary Top 10 EV / NTM Revenue Multiples Top 10 Weekly Share Price Movement Update on Multiples SaaS businesses are generally valued on a multiple of their revenue - in most cases the projected revenue for the next 12 months. Altimeter is an investment adviser registered with the U.S.

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SaaStr

APRIL 17, 2024

But they are ar $780,000,000+ in ARR, with an 86 NPS and strong revenue growth at 29% overall and 49% in subscriptions (yes, it’s confusing). But it’s decided to keep investing heavily in growth. But getting them all really requires big stock price growth, all the way up to 759% stock price aprpeciation.

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FastSpring

MAY 14, 2019

The price you paid at checkout was essentially a perpetual license for the lifetime of the application. However, our expectations for the quality of the software continue to grow and outpace any current investments. Here’s how your company can benefit from switching from a perpetual license to a subscription plan.

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FastSpring

DECEMBER 20, 2018

SaaS Pricing can be difficult to determine for many digital businesses. First, you need to be sure that you’ve priced your product fairly, and second, you want to offer the payment option that will appeal to the largest number of users. Usage-based pricing models, like pay-per-use, certainly have their place.

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Blulogix

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

Transforming the Technology Industry: The Power of Usage-Based Pricing By BluLogix Team The technology industry is in the midst of a profound transformation. Traditional pricing models, such as fixed subscriptions and one-time purchases, no longer align with the dynamic and ever-evolving nature of this sector.

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ProfitWell

JANUARY 13, 2020

There’s a question that every startup founder, subscription service provider, and ecommerce store owner, needs to ask themselves on a regular basis: Is this the most effective price for my product or service? Especially if you’re trying to get ahead in today’s highly competitive SaaS and subscription markets.

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Clouded Judgement

MARCH 29, 2024

Most public companies don’t report net new ARR, so I’m taking an implied ARR metric (quarterly subscription revenue x 4). Companies that do not disclose subscription rev have been left out of the analysis and are listed as NA. This is for information purposes and should not be construed as an investment recommendation.

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SaaStr

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

Some of the changes we’ve seen in the last year or two include: CAC reduction Headcount optimization Price complexity Quality of revenue A different environment means a different strategy, and Notion Capital lays out four business model changes that could be helpful based on what peers are doing. Then, usage-based pricing took off.

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Stax

DECEMBER 20, 2023

Set rate processing Subscription rate processing TL;DR Interchange fees are not collected by your payment processor or bank; they go directly to the card-issuing banks. Through OptBlue, your payment technology provider will determine how much you pay for AmEx and bundle it in with the ability to accept more popular card types.

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Baremetrics

SEPTEMBER 2, 2021

Most SaaS businesses adopt a subscription-based model supported by a recurring payment system. Setting up a recurring payment system can be complicated and requires the right tools to measure, manage, and review payments regularly. What is Recurring Billing? How Does Recurring Billing Work?

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Stax

MARCH 26, 2024

Learn More Understanding Online Terminals (aka Virtual Terminals) An online terminal, often called a virtual terminal, is a web-based application that enables online payments without needing a physical credit card machine or POS (Point of Sale) system. Training the terminal’s users Invest in solid training for your staff.

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Baremetrics

MARCH 7, 2021

Read what you should know about subscription management and why it is important in recent times! Many products and services online are beginning to adopt subscription-based systems for their billing processes. Apart from the recurring revenue, subscription billing systems also offer appreciable stability to businesses.

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How To Buy Saas

MARCH 7, 2024

The pricing model for software as a service (SaaS) might come in three different formats which are subscription-based, usage-based, or tiered pricing model systems. Therefore, you should undertake careful consideration—to choose the most reasonable option—that matches your needs, to ensure value for your investment.

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SaaStr

MAY 4, 2024

SaaStr Fund manages almost $200,000,000 to invest in Seed and Late Seed B2B startups, from $10k-$200k in MRR. Current and past investments include Talkdesk, Algolia, Salesloft (acquired $2.5B), Pipedrive (acquired $1.5B), Greenhouse, Gorgias, RevenueCat, Owner, and other leaders. Much more here. RevenueCat is the latest.

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Subscription Flow

NOVEMBER 23, 2023

These renewals frequently go unnoticed, and managers and their teams only become aware of them when the invoice shows up on their desks. Consider the opportunity lost to improve pricing arrangements , haggle for a better deal, or get rid of overage fees and scalability restrictions that might have hampered the expansion of your business.

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FastSpring

SEPTEMBER 24, 2020

Revenue refers to the total earnings a company generates through its core operations like sales of products or services, rents on a property, recurring payments , interest on borrowings, etc. Capital gains, interest earned on investments, sales of assets, or other miscellaneous earnings are not considered revenue. Calculation.

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