SaaStr
OCTOBER 28, 2024
Dear SaaStr: How Do I Become a VC? VC looks a lot more glamorous than it is.I f you are starting from the ground floor, first, bear in mind your compensation will be just OK, you won’t really get any “carry” (i.e., share of the profits on the investments) for a long time, if ever — and your job likely will be to hunt. To bring in the next Slack, the next Datadog, the next Shopify.
Tom Tunguz
OCTOBER 27, 2024
If AI continues on its current trajectory or accelerates, what will change in your business? We’ve been asking leaders of companies & departments this question & the answers aren’t clear. In a few years, consensus agrees that rote work of BDRs & paralegals & software engineering will be somewhat to mostly automated. But determining the timing of that impact is much more difficult : it depends on the accuracy of the AI.
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SaaStr
OCTOBER 23, 2024
In 2006, BILL CEO and Founder René Lacerte set out to define a category around financial operations for small and midsize businesses (SMBs). Needless to say, he succeeded. At SaaStr’s AI Summit during the SaaStr Annual , René chatted with SaaStr CEO and founder Jason Lemkin about how BILL has reached half a million customers and $1.3B in revenue.
Clouded Judgement
OCTOBER 25, 2024
Every week I’ll provide updates on the latest trends in cloud software companies. Follow along to stay up to date! Subscribe now Misaligned Incentives In the venture capital world, there are largely 3 constituents: The GPs (investors), the LPs (pension funds, endowments, universities, family offices, sovereign wealth funds, etc who give money to GPs), and founders (portfolio companies).
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Predictable Revenue
OCTOBER 24, 2024
On this episode, we’re joined by Debra Senra, a two-time guest, to discuss the changing landscape of sales proposals in 2024. The post How To Do “Sales as a Service” with Debra Senra appeared first on Predictable Revenue.
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SaaStr
OCTOBER 25, 2024
When Marc Benioff started Salesforce, he codified the sales playbook. Then Mark Roberge , former Hubspot CRO, wrote The Sales Acceleration Formula with deep insights into quota structures. For the subsequent ten years in software, we’ve optimized every little bit of how we sell it. But today, it’s different because the kinds of software we sell aren’t the same.
FastSpring
OCTOBER 23, 2024
Market options have been opening up for both publishers and players in the mobile games industry thanks to shifting laws and regulations around the world. (More details on those below.) Because of these developments, mobile game companies are investigating more options for monetizing their games than just the App Store or Play Store. So where do you start if you want to provide more global payment solutions to your player base while chipping away at the hefty 30% fees that mobile marketplaces ch
The Moz Blog
OCTOBER 23, 2024
We are excited to announce that we are launching a new version of the MozBar SEO browser extension! Check out the upgrades, slick new interface, and functionality in this post.
Kellblog
OCTOBER 24, 2024
Just a quick post to highlight that the good people of Benchmarkit , host of SaaS Metrics Palooza 24 , have posted the video of my presentation , The Impact of AI on SaaS metrics. The slides are here. The post The Impact of AI on SaaS Metrics: Video Now Available appeared first on Kellblog.
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Buffer Resources
OCTOBER 28, 2024
Let me guess. You've got big marketing dreams but a not-so-big budget? I've been there. After 12 years of marketing for bootstrapped brands, I've learned that you don't need to spend a fortune on fancy digital marketing tools to see results. It's all about building a smart toolkit that punches above its weight. One that helps you work efficiently and get results without breaking the bank.
SaaStr
OCTOBER 25, 2024
Dear SaaStr: How Much Should a SaaS Company Invest in Professional Services? A rough yardstick is that most enterprise-focused SaaS companies tend to get about 8%-10% of their revenues from professional services. A few data points: At $800m ARR, Qualtrics was still getting 25% of revenue from professional services. More here. At $500m ARR, OneStream gets about 8% of its revenue from professional services.
Sales Hacker
OCTOBER 25, 2024
Hello and welcome to The GTM Newsletter by GTMnow – read by 50,000+ revenue professionals weekly to stay up-to-date and scale their companies and careers. GTMnow is the media brand of GTMfund – sharing go-to-market advice from the top 1% of revenue operators including the 350 executives behind the fund, news, and our viewpoints from working with hundreds of portfolio companies.
The Moz Blog
OCTOBER 25, 2024
Discover how to thrive in an AI era with Travis Tallent's SOAR framework. Learn to Streamline processes, Orchestrate teams, Automate tasks, and Reposition your focus for career success. Perfect for SEO pros looking to level up their skills and lead high-performing teams.
Speaker: Jay Allardyce, Deepak Vittal, and Terrence Sheflin
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.
Kellblog
OCTOBER 27, 2024
While I’d been using the Internet since the early 1980s at Lawrence Berkeley Lab, the first time I remember using the worldwide web was in the mid 1990s. August 9th, 1995, to be specific. I’d recently moved to Paris and heard about this layer that relied on a hypertext transfer protocol to connect web browsers and web sites. So I fired up a browser and, in order to reconnect with home, went to sfchronicle.com.
Nimble - Sales
OCTOBER 28, 2024
In the event planning industry, sales go beyond just pitching and closing deals. It involves understanding clients’ needs, customizing solutions, and building long-term relationships that drive repeat business. Here, we’ll explore two detailed sales scenarios for event planners, demonstrating how The post Best Sales Scenario Examples for Event Planner appeared first on Nimble Blog.
SaaStr
OCTOBER 27, 2024
Dear SaaStr: What Are Some of the Most Common Mistakes Entrepreneurs Make Pitching VCs? I’ve invested almost $200m as part of SaaStr Fund / 2024. A few top mistakes founders make: #1. Not making cold email truly great. Don’t ask to pick someone’s brain, or coffee. Make the cold email so great, you’d want to invest based on just it alone. 2 Cold Emails I Funded For Millions #2.
User Pilot
OCTOBER 28, 2024
Ever wonder why some products instantly click with users while others get abandoned faster than New Year’s resolutions? The secret often lies in those crucial first moments – your user onboarding. But here’s the thing: getting users to say “wow” instead of “why?” isn’t just about making a great first impression.
Speaker: Christophe Louvion, Chief Product & Technology Officer of NRC Health and Tony Karrer, CTO at Aggregage
Christophe Louvion, Chief Product & Technology Officer of NRC Health, is here to take us through how he guided his company's recent experience of getting from concept to launch and sales of products within 90 days. In this exclusive webinar, Christophe will cover key aspects of his journey, including: LLM Development & Quick Wins 🤖 Understand how LLMs differ from traditional software, identifying opportunities for rapid development and deployment.
CloudKettle
OCTOBER 28, 2024
Before getting started with Salesforce Financial Services Cloud, it’s important to consider the organizational elements that could mean success (or disaster) for your company. Once you’ve established that your company is ready from an organizational perspective, there are technical elements that must be taken into account. Migrating to Financial Services Cloud poses challenges, such as […] The post Technical Considerations before Migrating to Salesforce Financial Services Cloud
Blulogix
OCTOBER 28, 2024
By BluLogix Team Streamlining Service Provisioning and Activation with BluLogix Streamlining Service Provisioning and Activation in UCaaS Service provisioning and activation are critical touchpoints in the customer lifecycle for UCaaS providers, often serving as a customer’s first impression of the service. Unfortunately, these stages can be fraught with delays, manual errors, and inefficiencies.
Scytale
OCTOBER 28, 2024
There’s no denying it, startups have to navigate a ton of challenges. Between building a product, attracting customers, and hiring the right team, it’s a lot. But one thing you definitely don’t want to overlook is compliance. In fact, being compliant can directly impact your ability to attract investment. Here’s why nailing compliance early on can be a game-changer when it comes to securing those crucial investor dollars.
Groove HQ
OCTOBER 23, 2024
At a small SaaS business, every customer counts. Acquiring new buyers is expensive, and losing them to churn can significantly impact your bottom line. Effective support is a huge competitive advantage, vital for attracting new customers and retaining existing ones. But when your team tries to provide the fast, personalized service users expect, it’s easy […] The post 5 Key Principles of Effective SaaS Customer Support appeared first on Groove Blog.
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How To Buy Saas
OCTOBER 26, 2024
It is 2024, and AI is taking over lots of aspects of our digital life. From AI chatbots with an answer to all of our queries, to AI-powered features on the various software we use, it has become a daily part of our life. You must have noticed that all of your social media platforms like Facebook, Instagram, Messenger, and WhatsApp have a new addition called the Meta AI Assistant.
Blulogix
OCTOBER 23, 2024
By BluLogix Team Channel Partner Chaos: Bringing Order with BluLogix Channel Management Understanding Usage and Provisioning Complexity Channel partners are a critical growth driver for UCaaS companies. However, managing a multi-tier network of partners can be anything but simple. From different price books and commission structures to varied revenue-sharing agreements, the complexities often lead to manual errors, misalignment, and inefficiencies.
Dubb
OCTOBER 25, 2024
[link] Hey there! Today, we're diving into sales strategy insights, taking a unique journey into the world of real-life stories and valuable lessons. If you're a sales leader, CEO, or entrepreneur, you’ve likely navigated the complex world of sales strategy and teamwork before. Whether you’re deep into the world of digital communication or hands-on The post Sales Strategy Secrets for Success in 2024 appeared first on Dubb Blog.
SaaStr
OCTOBER 22, 2024
Dear SaaStr: Why Do CEOs Keep Working After Making a Lot of Money? It’s a great question. Some don’t keep working. Some are happily retired. But not most in my ecosystem. In my ecosystem, most do another start-up, invest, or do something related: For some, it’s ego. For some, they get bored. For some, it’s to go even bigger. But I think for most — it’s for a sense of purpose.
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Groove HQ
OCTOBER 28, 2024
We’re willing to bet your inbox is overflowing with customer inquiries. You’ve probably realized that although relying on Gmail or Outlook seems manageable at first, it soon leaves you buried under a mountain of messages. Your support team ends up feeling overwhelmed, and your customers wait too long for answers. Yet finding the perfect help […] The post How To Choose the Right Help Desk Software for Your Small Business appeared first on Groove Blog.
How To Buy Saas
OCTOBER 26, 2024
YouTube boasts more than 2.5 billion active users, and it is constantly increasing every day. But often, you may want to download YouTube videos for offline viewing or for making a unique creation of your own. Do you want to know how to download YouTube videos for free? Then we have mentioned some amazing tools and methods through which you can do it easily and safely.
Blulogix
OCTOBER 25, 2024
By BluLogix Team Enhancing Self-Service Capabilities in UCaaS: Meeting Modern Customer Expectations Summary: In today’s UCaaS market, customers expect greater control over their services through self-service capabilities. Effective self-service not only meets these customer demands but also helps providers reduce operational costs, improve transparency, and foster customer loyalty.
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