Neil Patel

FEBRUARY 3, 2021

Online shopping is more convenient than ever, and so is building an ecommerce store. If you’ve ever considered launching your own online business, chances are you’ve thought about the required tools. And while there are several ecommerce platforms on the market, Shopify and WordPress remain the most prominent.

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FastSpring

MARCH 3, 2023

Most billing and subscription management solutions let you: Build various trial and subscription models (e.g., free or paid trial and usage-based or fixed price subscriptions). Manage active subscriptions (e.g., Send invoices and/or payment notifications. We take the lead on audits.

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FastSpring

AUGUST 2, 2023

When TestDome was created, CEO and co-founder Mario Zivic knew the pre-employment testing software company wouldn’t be able to rely on domestic sales to succeed. “As We do less than 1% of our business in Croatia, so it’s not really a big market for us,” added TestDome’s head of customer success and sales Igor Novosel. “We Here’s why.

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FastSpring

MARCH 15, 2021

Do you know what’s better than one sale? Multiple sales that happen automatically. That’s the beauty of subscription models. While implementing a subscription model means ongoing revenue, it also brings up many challenges for managing those subscriptions. Why Shift to a Subscription Revenue Model.

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Neil Patel

MARCH 12, 2021

Meanwhile, the average person has more than 80 apps on their phone. Use this information to create a detailed sales plan, decide what features to include, and choose where to market your app. For example, games are often monetized by ads and in-app purchases, while dating apps generally charge a monthly subscription fee.

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FastSpring

JANUARY 31, 2023

To help you choose between Stripe vs. Paddle vs. FastSpring, this guide compares: What areas of the payment lifecycle each one provides a solution for (e.g., payment processing, gathering and remitting taxes, and subscription management) and what additional software you’ll need to add to your tech stack.

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Intercom, Inc.

AUGUST 29, 2019

In this week’s episode we’ve dug down into the podcast vaults to bring you some of the best insights shared by our guests about scaling sales. It’s no surprise that one of the key levers for growth as you go from startup to scale-up is your sales team. Hiring for sales with John Barrows.

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FastSpring

JUNE 29, 2020

Get to know the fantastic team behind the ecommerce platform! In this post, we’re featuring our Inside Sales Representative, Nick Jones! I am currently an Inside Sales Representative at FastSpring. I help customers with implementation and adding FastSpring to their website. What made you want to join our Sales team?

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FastSpring

JANUARY 8, 2019

But when it comes to digital businesses where all transactions and fulfillment take place online, there’s a whole new set of terms you need to know in order to keep up. But don’t worry, we’ve created an ecommerce glossary that includes all the terms and concepts you need to know to have a successful digital business. Affiliate links.

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FastSpring

FEBRUARY 20, 2020

Who makes sure all your online transactions run smoothly? Who creates an online marketing strategy that’s consistent with company goals and objectives? And who manages the ecommerce team that creates a seamless online customer experience? Yep, the Ecommerce Manager gets to do it all. Know the Product.

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Neil Patel

MARCH 8, 2021

WordPress outshines Wix in terms of flexibility for allowing users of all skill levels to create a more sophisticated website and customize it to their liking. Wix, on the other hand, forgoes some flexibility so beginners and non-coders without advanced needs can launch their websites in no time. A Review of The Best Website Builders.

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FastSpring

JANUARY 11, 2019

That means setting up an online store. But don’t worry; there are tons of tools and services to help you set up an online store that’s perfect for your digital business. Here is the ultimate checklist to help you set up an online store that is sure to get the traffic and customers you want. Set Up a Blog.

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SaaStr

MARCH 26, 2019

Formerly a senior leader at Google, Claire Hughes Johnson is now Chief Operating Officer at Stripe, where she’s helped guide the online payments firm through rapid growth. Speaker video: Stripe is really a set of developer tools for building and operating an online business. I’m an execution person.

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Stax

AUGUST 20, 2024

Airline credit cards, payment plans for costly items, and car rental insurance are forms of embedded finance that have been around for a while. This infrastructure helps businesses provide financial solutions, such as digital payments, directly on their websites or mobile apps. Today, you don’t even have to exit the app.

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The Angel VC

MARCH 23, 2016

The original v1 model was a very simple plan for early-stage SaaS startups with a low-touch sales model. If you have a SaaS startup with a higher-touch sales model where revenue growth is largely driven by sales headcount, the plan needs to be modified accordingly.

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Intercom, Inc.

NOVEMBER 7, 2019

As Head of Sales for Spendesk, Nico was initially inspired by the vision of founder Rodolphe Ardant who had spotted a gap for ‘spend management’ in the B2B market based on personal banking trends. So they created a software that provides control, visibility, and payment methods for corporate finance teams.

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Sales Hacker

NOVEMBER 15, 2017

With the rise of AI, new sales technology and automation at the forefront of the sales echo chamber these days, we thought we’d take a moment to bring it back to BASICS – that’s why we’ve rounded up this complete glossary of sales terms and definitions to help you remember where it all started.

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Neil Patel

DECEMBER 13, 2022

Some startups can get away with managing HR initiatives on their own in the beginning, but this quickly becomes unrealistic and cumbersome if or when you scale your business. What if I told you that you could completely eliminate HR tasks from your plate without hiring a full-time human resources team?

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Neil Patel

JANUARY 18, 2022

What about hiring a web designer or a developer? Your website text, fonts, images, and brand colors. Everything else is drag-and-drop with dozens of integrations to make capturing leads and sales as straightforward as possible. You can also leverage dynamic text replacement to personalize the site experience for customers.

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SaaStr

AUGUST 7, 2020

359: The Secrets to Vertical Growth, What it Really Takes to Build a $1B SaaS Company with Matt Garratt, SVP, Managing Partner @ Salesforce Ventures, Trisha Price, Chief Product Officer @ nCino and David Schmaier, CEO & Founder @ Vlocity. They need fewer sales as a percentage of overall employees. David Schmaier: Sure.

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Unbounce

SEPTEMBER 16, 2021

PPC is a method of digital advertising in which you aim to get your ads to rank as the highest result displayed for user searches, and you, as the advertiser, pay a fee each time it’s clicked. It can also appear on websites that have similar content and keywords to your business. Sales will always be a top priority.

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FastSpring

MARCH 15, 2023

SaaS accounting software can help you automate: Recurring invoicing. Payment processing. Payment reconciliation. Payment reminders. Subscription management. And more … However, it’s almost impossible to find one accounting software solution that satisfies all your needs as a SaaS company.

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Aaron Beashel

MARCH 9, 2018

Sure adding sales & marketing help fuel the growth, but these business were growing pretty rapidly before they injected the sales & marketing rocket fuel. We had great sales & marketing teams and growth definitely did happen, but it just seemed a lot more difficult. In others however, growth has seem like a slog.

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Neil Patel

DECEMBER 13, 2020

I’ve put together a list of my top five document management solutions—let’s talk about why they are valuable and how they can help. The Top 5 Options for Document Management Software. In fact, going paperless is one of the key reasons people get document management software. For sales, this is an information gold mine.

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Outseta

JANUARY 20, 2020

What started as Dimitris (now my Co-founder at Outseta ) writing a few lines of code to collect rent payments from tenants he had living in a duplex in Providence, Rhode Island, turned into something worth hundreds of millions of dollars 15 years later. We could branch out into commercial property management.

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FastSpring

MARCH 14, 2023

It takes an enormous amount of time, money, and headcount for SaaS companies to handle VAT, GST, and sales tax (and any other form of indirect tax) in-house. Keep in mind: Not all tax consultants will offer this service, so you may also need to hire an accountant.) Remit indirect tax at the appropriate time.

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Buffer Resources

JANUARY 18, 2024

It’s not the first time I’ve tried out LinkedIn Premium — but it is the first time I’m approaching the platform’s paid subscription as a creator.  Choose Account preferences on the left pane. Under Subscriptions & payments , click Change next to Premium Subscription.

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FastSpring

NOVEMBER 21, 2018

FastSpring sits at the intersection of three core areas: software and subscription billing, payments, and ecommerce. We also didn’t have a sales or marketing team in place so I was interested in seeing how much more we could grow the business once we’ve implemented these formal structures. FastSpring’s core business.

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Baremetrics

JANUARY 12, 2022

These projections are built on many assumptions, from your hiring plan to your expected monthly recurring revenue (MRR) growth. If that’s not hard enough, good cash flow modeling takes into account scenario planning to provide various different projections, from overly conservative to highly optimistic.

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Incredo

OCTOBER 17, 2019

common software sales comp plans, 2. what factors to consider before defining your SaaS sales commission percentage. We will share 8 ideas on how to increase your sales team’s productivity and help them close more deals. We will share 8 ideas on how to increase your sales team’s productivity and help them close more deals.

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Stax

MAY 30, 2024

Integrating an all-in-one payment processing solution could help FSM software providers beat their competitors. FSM businesses can make informed decisions based on data, improve asset management, predict potential issues, and respond proactively. Your website is more like your company’s storefront.

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Baremetrics

APRIL 25, 2021

RESULTS Within just one month of using Baremetrics, Cancel Timeshare has saved hours of manual entry, recovered over $680 in failed payments, and supported their customer service goals. Their team uses Baremetrics to keep track of important business metrics like MRR , stay on top of failed payments, and organize customer information.

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Incredo

OCTOBER 17, 2019

common software sales comp plans, 2. what factors to consider before defining your SaaS sales commission percentage 4. and finally figure out how much that SaaS sales salary should be. In the end, a bonus section is waiting for you! What are 5 common SaaS sales compensation models? We will write about: 1.

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ProfitWell

NOVEMBER 26, 2019

There are a lot of moving parts when it comes to ensuring your subscription business stays healthy. Find out why SaaS analytics are important, which to track, and which tools are best for your subscription business. Find out why SaaS analytics are important, which to track, and which tools are best for your subscription business.

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ProfitWell

JUNE 15, 2020

An entire Swedish spa village is on sale for $7 million. Last week, MRR gain spiked to almost +16% because it was the beginning of the month and subscriptions renewed. Here are the main takeaways: Customers expect highly-personalized experiences and contextualized customer journeys. Looking to get away? I have good news.

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User Pilot

JULY 27, 2023

Before hiring, assess your current needs and hire as your company grows. The different roles in SaaS companies: Chief Executive Officer : As the highest-ranking executive, this person ensures the company runs smoothly and employees are happy and engaged. Average salary: $196,172/yr. Average salary: $100,340/yr.

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OpenView Labs

MAY 29, 2020

The natural inclination of many executives is to cut, cut, cut, with marketing in the “first fired/last hired” position. Don’t do this via a survey; actually talk to them via Zoom or a phone call. These aren’t disguised sales calls. He didn’t charge me but asked that I write an online review instead. You have their trust.

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