SaaStr

JUNE 5, 2020

Carlota Perez argues in her book Technological Revolutions and Financial Capital that in the early days of a “golden age”, financial capital is necessary to fuel new technology innovation. . It’s hard to imagine a world where analysis didn’t understand recurring, subscription based revenue for technology products.

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SaaStr

MARCH 1, 2024

The Pace of AI is Increasing Dramatically Something ground-shifting has been happening over the last five years — the pace of innovation. If we project out and keep the pace of innovation, think about what will happen in the next five years. The pace of innovation is dramatically fast. ARPU, ACV, and LTV are increasing.

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Intercom, Inc.

DECEMBER 31, 2019

What was perhaps less predictable was the ensuing prevalence of the subscription-based business model. And it’s not just the startups playing this game – Steve Jobs was proudly averse to the notion of subscriptions, and now Apple spends most of its earning calls boasting about the performance of its services division.

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FastSpring

JULY 10, 2019

Thinking about transitioning to a subscription-based business model? In fact, according to a recent report from Gartner, more than 90 percent of software providers are expected to migrate to a subscription-based business model by 2022. We know this is a big decision for businesses. You’re not alone.

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SaaStr

MARCH 9, 2022

Pursue Diverse Revenue Models. Sometimes, it takes innovative thinking to pull more revenue out of a current customer base or business model. Clayton begins by sharing the key levers that accelerate growth from the $100 million mark to $1 billion. Think of this as squeezing more juice from the same lemon.

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Baremetrics

SEPTEMBER 15, 2021

But, how do you decide which licensing model works best for you and your clients? We are going to walk you through a couple of the most popular pricing models—perpetual license and annual license, along with its variant subscription model —as well as mention a couple of the other popular ways to monetize software.

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SaaStr

APRIL 14, 2023

Many customers in SE Asia are budget-based versus subscription-based. So if you’re trying to fit your business model into what SaaS looks like in the U.S. Mistake #4: Orienting The Business By Series Instead Of Milestones If you have a burning need to resolve and want to change the world, then do a full pick-up plan.

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Stax

JANUARY 29, 2024

As industry leaders in billing software, our mission is to help our customers work more efficiently, recover more revenue, and effortlessly collect invoices. TL;DR A billing platform is a comprehensive system facilitating subscription management, recurring billing, revenue recognition, payment gateways, analytics, and dunning processes.

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Tom Tunguz

JULY 9, 2018

He’s a thought leader in the world of subscriptions, and I learned a tremendous amount from his book. First, the shift to a subscription business model reinforces customer centricity. Second, pricing is one of the most powerful growth levers subscription companies have. Tien shares a simplifying viewpoint.

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Subscription Flow

OCTOBER 8, 2024

A warranty subscription refers to the business model which seamlessly converges the concepts of product warranties and subscription services. Warranty subscription is an innovation in the industry of product warranties. Such as monthly, or quarterly recurring payments.

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FastSpring

APRIL 26, 2024

With over 150,000 visitors, VivaTech contributes to the acceleration of innovation by connecting startups, technology leaders, large companies and investors addressing the world’s greatest challenges. Where To Get Tickets Still need tickets? Schedule a demo now or at VivaTech in person!

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Stax

MARCH 6, 2024

As the business landscape continues its unstoppable evolution, the necessity for operational efficiency and innovation becomes even more pronounced. Consider this: Consumers are already conditioned to the subscription model. Almost everyone — 98% of consumers —has a streaming service subscription.

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FastSpring

OCTOBER 18, 2018

In other words, we are now in an era of subscriptions, in which businesses are progressively moving towards subscription-based business models. How is your digital business keeping up? Here are three reasons why you can’t overlook subscription services. Your customers don’t fit into one box.

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Blulogix

APRIL 11, 2024

By BluLogix Team Mastering the Art of Complex B2B Recurring and Subscription Billing: Conquering Channel Business Management In the dynamic landscape of B2B subscription models, channel business management emerges as a pivotal strategy for expanding market reach and enhancing product distribution.

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ProfitWell

DECEMBER 4, 2019

The SaaS business model powering all of this activity is startlingly unique, still young, and inextricably tied to the power of cloud computing. SaaS, or software as a service, is a delivery model in which a centrally hosted software is licensed to customers via a subscription plan. What is the SaaS business model.

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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. Creating a Monetization Framework For Your Business View the Whitepaper Why Subscriptions?

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FastSpring

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

So utility -based software includes SaaS companies that operate very often on recurring business models, while general entertainment covers use cases like gaming, social platforms, and IP -driven content, such as short films. And this showcases a unique blend of omnichannel payment experiences.

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Chart Mogul

JULY 24, 2018

Subscription businesses are experimenting with hybrid billing models, mixing recurring revenue with one-time payments. In the enterprise software market, the move to a recurring revenue model is effectively complete. 4 key types of hybrid billing model business. Example: Cloudflare.

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Zuora

MAY 22, 2019

Zuora CIO Alvina Antar explains how IT leaders can lead the transformation to the subscription model. A potential win-win-win for customers, business and investors means technology leaders should quickly take charge to realize the opportunity of this business model innovation.

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ProfitWell

FEBRUARY 17, 2020

Today, we’re eyeing subscription aviation. Your top subscription news. Navigating subscription with Etihad Airways. The modern business model is at it again, permeating another sector of travel as Abu Dhabi-based Etihad Airways launches subscription flight. This is also innovation for aviation as a whole.

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Intercom, Inc.

JULY 4, 2018

In the world of subscription-based business models, your product better deliver. And in the world of subscription-based business models, where switching software is a whole lot easier and cheaper, your product better deliver. They planned to innovate so fast and so successfully that no one would catch them.

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Tom Tunguz

OCTOBER 29, 2014

The real promise of the Internet of Things isn’t simply linking millions of devices together, just like the real innovation of the web wasn’t networking a bunch of computers. You can’t buy Quicken or Quickbooks on a CD for one fixed payment anymore. Now it’s a subscription.

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OpenView Labs

JUNE 4, 2019

If you spend much time in the startup and tech ecosystem, you’ve probably heard the term “disruptive innovation” more times than you can count. But not all companies that are commonly known as disrupters actually fit the traditional definition of disruptive innovation. Innovations are mischaracterized as disruptive. 3D Printing.

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Intercom, Inc.

JULY 4, 2018

In the world of subscription-based business models, your product better deliver. And in the world of subscription-based business models, where switching software is a whole lot easier and cheaper, your product better deliver. They planned to innovate so fast and so successfully that no one would catch them.

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Sales Enablement, SaaS and Growth

MARCH 23, 2020

I leveraged many of the 52 mental models while working at various software as a service (SaaS) companies, but in truth, they can be applied anywhere, regardless of industry. Put simply, enduring companies have moats which defend their business model - they are a competitive advantage. Subscription business model.

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Neil Patel

FEBRUARY 19, 2021

Growth in new technology means it’s easier than ever for small businesses to create their own programs, innovate, and collaborate with specialized teams. In 2021, don’t let a lack of IT expertise hold you back from innovating. Entrepreneur communities bring creative, innovative people together to help them flourish.

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Blulogix

JANUARY 28, 2024

A Step-by-Step Guide to Implementing a Robust Subscription Billing Software By BluLogix Team Choosing the ideal subscription billing software is a crucial decision, but it’s just the beginning of optimizing your recurring revenue operations. Address and resolve any identified issues promptly.

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Casey Accidental

DECEMBER 11, 2023

In a previous post , I talked about how product work post-product/market fit shifts from zero to one innovation to features, growth, and scaling work. But a question founders and teams often ask is when do we start layering in innovation work again that creates new value props. You can read parts 1 and 2 here and here.

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Neil Patel

DECEMBER 9, 2020

Business Type and Requirements. Although inventory management software is versatile, only a few cater to specific niche industry initiatives and business models. Moreover, every business has its unique needs, and your business is no different. Do you sell your offerings in-person or online? Possible Integrations.

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Neil Patel

JANUARY 1, 2021

Games as a Service refers to games that operate without initial purchasing costs and instead, make their profits on subscriptions or in-game purchases. Features like unique billing and subscription services have completely shifted the gaming business model. Games as a Service Payment Options.

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Intercom, Inc.

JANUARY 16, 2020

We chatted about the company’s evolution from RealtimeBoard, a tool beloved by the UX community, to Miro – a rapidly growing SaaS innovator that boasts Dell, Netflix, Ikea, and Spotify amongst their steadily growing roster of clients. How have you structured the business model or even the product to make that type of viral spread easier?

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Blulogix

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

How to Harness the Power of Digital Market Dynamics for Product Innovation By BluLogix Team Innovating Subscription Offerings in the Agile Digital Landscape The digital marketplace is an ever-evolving ecosystem, characterized by rapid changes in technology, consumer behavior, and competitive landscapes.

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Stax

APRIL 17, 2024

The software comes with built-in invoicing features that allow clients to pay online with a credit card or PayPal. Yard Bill lets gardeners offer subscriptions, view detailed payment histories, and create customizable web pages. and onboarding (can it be customized to your unique business?). Payment integrations.

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FastSpring

NOVEMBER 22, 2022

Subscription model innovation: Customizable subscription models make it easier for SaaS companies to optimize their pricing and billing. Integration of PLG and sales-led business models: Supporting multiple GTM strategies has become the standard for SaaS. Revenue and Subscription Dashboards.

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FastSpring

DECEMBER 19, 2019

What is most exciting to me about this milestone is that it enables us to reinvest in innovation to further our customers’ success. Subscription Transaction Volume Surpassed One-Time Purchase Volume. The subscription economy is clearly here to stay. We Evolved Our Brand. The Future Looks Bright in 2020.

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Chargify

AUGUST 9, 2017

Here at Chargify, we’ve been seeing an increase in B2B IoT-related subscription businesses and we’re excited about the many possibilities for IoT B2B subscription use cases. Why IoT + Subscription Business Models = Success. It could be sold as a hardware and software product.

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User Pilot

APRIL 30, 2024

Quickbooks and Xero are accounting SaaS products that help you send invoices, track expenses, and process payroll. Microsoft offers enterprise solutions, productivity suites, and cloud services for both B2B and B2C sectors, emphasizing innovation and efficiency. What are the benefits of the SaaS model? Xero expense overview.

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