SaaStr

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

Whether you’re just starting out in SaaS or have a successful SaaS startup, founders and startup teams can learn a lot from those who have found success in the industry through its ups and downs. How to increase sales in SaaS? But, back to critical hires for your Saas company. And a magical thing happened!

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Outsourcing Services Sales Hiring Scale Sales Recruiting 285

SaaStr

FEBRUARY 2, 2023

We’ll see 1,000+ of the best SaaS founders, execs, and VCs February 22-23 at SaaStr APAC 2023 ! Its proprietary technology simplifies the employment process by managing the complexities of local compliance, labour contracts, payroll, benefits and taxes. Grab tickets here.

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Cloud spend optimization AWS Scale compliance 260

Clouded Judgement

DECEMBER 1, 2023

Every week I’ll provide updates on the latest trends in cloud software companies. There were also quite a few questions around cost and compliance. And on the latter - there will be more guardrails and structure in place to appease some of the compliance questions. Follow along to stay up to date!

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AWS Cloud AI Search Cost optimization & reporting 299

SaaStr

NOVEMBER 18, 2020

Wondering how your SaaS business got slapped with a multi-million dollar sales tax bill from one or multiple states? Probably because you, like so many other SaaS companies out there, didn’t even know you had to collect and remit sales tax. Sales tax laws across the United States are pretty inconsistent, especially for SaaS solutions.

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New CTO SaaS Sales CTO 227

User Pilot

NOVEMBER 29, 2024

Are you looking for a session replay tool but not sure if Fullstory is the right option for your SaaS? This is essential for compliance with privacy and data protection regulations like GDPR or CCPA. Other analytics features, like funnels , custom dashboards, page flow analytics, segmentation, or trends, are available as add-ons.

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Underperforming Technical Team compliance Software Review AI 105

FastSpring

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

Looking to join SaaS founders and tech enthusiasts who are discussing the most innovative trends for SaaS companies? If so, join FastSpring at the SaaS North November 15-16th! Since 2016, SaaS North has been recognized as THE Canadian hub for rapidly-scaling SaaS founders and their teams.

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Merchant Services SaaS Payments Payment Methods Payment Services 158

User Pilot

AUGUST 27, 2024

In HubSpot’s consumer behavior trends report, 72% of consumers said they’re more likely to make purchase decisions with a brand they can trust their data with. But when you think about this and all the trends that are happening right now, how can your business catch up? chatbots, predictive analytics , writing, etc.);

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Trends Technical Review Software Review Social Media 104

SaaStr

AUGUST 17, 2024

Customer-facing sales is a critical area of SaaS that drives growth and revenue retention. If all your data resides in one place, you and your analysts can make smarter decisions to engage with people at the right time based on behaviors you can recognize through trends and analysis. Technology is huge here, but it’s not where it ends.

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Scale Sales Hiring Sales Technical Review 312

FastSpring

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

Current market trends in Asia that can affect expansion and the challenges associated with those market trends. In simple terms, we handle everything from payments to fraud management, to custom support and tax compliance, so that sellers can focus on growing their business.

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Merchant Services Payment Services Payment Methods SaaS Payments 192

BetterCloud

MARCH 24, 2025

With just about every company now running on SaaS, managing software applications has evolved from simple license tracking to a complex orchestration of integrations, performance monitoring, security, and cost optimization. This guide is designed to cut through the noise and provide you with actionable strategies to tame the SaaS chaos.

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Management Technical Review SaaS Cost optimization & reporting 52

Stax

APRIL 3, 2025

Theyre easy to integrate and set up, with the host taking care of data security measures, including PCI compliance and fraud protection. On top of PCI compliance, you might have to pay extra for SSL (Secure Sockets Layer) certification. Just like self-hosted gateways, merchants using API-based solutions are responsible for security.

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Payment Methods Merchant Services Payment Solutions Payment Services 88

Clouded Judgement

FEBRUARY 7, 2025

Every week I’ll provide updates on the latest trends in cloud software companies. The promise of SaaS is that growth in the early years leads to profits in the mature years. It shows the number of months it takes for a SaaS business to payback their fully burdened CAC on a gross profit basis. The list goes on.

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Systems Review Cloud AI Artificial Intelligence 144

SaaStr

AUGUST 2, 2024

Plus, these teams face longer sales cycles and need things like SOC 2 compliance. Enterprise customers need single sign-on, data encryption, AI-driven security shields, and compliance with industry standards. #3: Be able to respond to trends as early as possible. Those aren’t things you can prepare and turn on immediately.

Scale 283

Scale Sales Hiring Sales Enterprise 283

User Pilot

NOVEMBER 29, 2024

But is it the best session replay tool for your SaaS? To give SaaS teams a granular understanding of individual user behavior while using the product and help them identify pain points in user experience. Frustration indicators and trends Pendo detects frustration indicators like rage clicks, which point to potential UX issues.

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User Experience AI Pricing Trends 105

USIO

JUNE 3, 2024

In the dynamic world of Software as a Service (SaaS), staying ahead of the curve means continuously evolving and integrating new functionalities that enhance user experience and streamline business operations. As a SaaS CEO, understanding and implementing integrated payments can be a game-changer for your business.

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Payments Payment Solutions Payment Services SaaS Payments 130

FastSpring

OCTOBER 13, 2022

We confirmed this by reviewing sales data from over 300 SaaS and software companies that use our billing platform. FastSpring’s billing platform supports over 3500 SaaS and software companies who have customers found in over 200 countries or territories. US End-Of-Year Trends For SaaS And Software Purchases. In the U.S.,

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Payment Methods Payment Solutions SaaS Payments Software Review 148

SaaStr

MARCH 28, 2024

“Doubling Down” is a new series where we hear from top B2B SaaS investors on their most recent activities and takes on the current market. I spend a lot of time researching software trends in vertical software, compliance, and AI. What’s the #1 bit of advice you’d give to SaaS founders today?

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Venture Capital Cybersecurity Artificial Intelligence Scale 274

FastSpring

JANUARY 27, 2022

Small tweaks to your SaaS billing practices can make a huge impact on the customer experience. For example, Jon Torres — a digital marketing consultant specializing in SaaS commerce — noticed that, for some of his clients, refund requests spiked around renewal time. “It 7 growth hacks from the SaaS experts. Learn more here.

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Merchant Services Payment Services SaaS Payments Payment Solutions 146

Scytale

MAY 13, 2024

At Scytale , we’ve long understood that rigorous security compliance isn’t just a check-box exercise – it’s an absolutely essential driver of business growth, customer trust and competitive advantage. Failing to meet stringent data security and compliance standards is essentially a deal-breaker.

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compliance B2B Trends Healthcare 52

BetterCloud

MARCH 17, 2025

SaaS tools are fantastic, but keeping your tech stack from turning into a financial snowball can be tough. ets break down smart SaaS budgeting , so you can make your tech work for you, without blowing the bank. What is SaaS budgeting? These are the things youll discover when you take an inventory of your SaaS spend.

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Technical Review Strategy Marketplace as a Service SaaS 52

Stax

MARCH 18, 2025

The SaaS industry has seen explosive growth in the past decadeand this is expected to continue this year. Join the payments-led growth movement Sign up to keep up-to-date with the latest trends in payments, vertical SaaS, and technology from industry experts. Customer lifetime value. Customer acquisition cost.

Scale 117

Scale Payment Services Payments SaaS Payments 117

FastSpring

MAY 16, 2024

Immerse yourself in a diverse array of programs, workshops, and presentations, where industry experts will share their wisdom and cutting-edge trends will be unveiled. FastSpring is how plugin, theme, and SaaS companies sell online in more places around the world. Schedule a demo now or at WordCamp EU 2024 in person!

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Merchant Services Payment Methods Payment Solutions Payment Services 158

Subscription Flow

DECEMBER 12, 2024

From customer expectations, to market trends, to business operations, everything is evolving. How is Revenue Growth Management Relevant to SaaS? Our discussion of the RGM model above is highly relevant to the SaaS industry as well. SaaS businesses can enhance their pricing by incorporating the dynamic pricing SaaS strategies.

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Payments Payment Services SaaS Payments Revenue 52

User Pilot

OCTOBER 20, 2024

Try Userpilot and Take Your Onboarding Gamification to the Next Level Get a Demo 14 Day Trial No Credit Card Required 11 onboarding gamification examples to engage users Here are 11 awesome examples of gamified onboarding you can replicate for your SaaS: #1. Increase user retention. Drive product adoption. And increase customer satisfaction.

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Onboarding Engagement Software Review Retention 102

Subscription Flow

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

Subscription pricing with the help of automated billing software has transformed many industries and provided businesses with a dynamic way to generate revenue, especially in the SaaS space. Moreover, developing a profitable pricing strategy requires consistent model testing and compliance with international tax laws.

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SaaS Payments Payment Services Payments Payment Solutions 105

SaaStr

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

Welcome to the latest installment of our “ What’s New ” series where SaaStr founder and CEO Jason Lemkin sits down with some of the top leaders and founders in SaaS and Cloud to discuss What’s New and what should be top of mind for fellow founders. Buyers are probably 5x smarter than when we started in SaaS, and the reps should be, too.

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AWS Scale Sales Hiring Marketing 279

Clouded Judgement

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

Every week I’ll provide updates on the latest trends in cloud software companies. Subscribe now OpenAI Updates OpenAI had their big developer day this week, and I wanted to call out two key announcements (and trends): increasing context windows and decreasing costs. Follow along to stay up to date!

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Cloud Artificial Intelligence GCP(Google Cloud Platform) AI 190

Blulogix

MARCH 27, 2025

Lack of Visibility Businesses often lack real-time insights into revenue trends and payment behaviors. AI enables businesses to offer: Dynamic Pricing Models AI-driven insights allow businesses to adjust pricing based on customer usage, demand, and market trends.

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Payments AI Search Payment Services AI 59

FastSpring

JUNE 20, 2024

Immerse yourself in a diverse array of programs, workshops, and presentations, where industry experts will share their wisdom and cutting-edge trends will be unveiled. FastSpring is how plugin, theme, and SaaS companies sell online in more places around the world. Schedule a demo now or at Turing Fest 2024 in person!

Merchant Services 147

Merchant Services Payment Solutions Payment Methods Payment Services 147

Payrix

APRIL 10, 2024

User experience has become a cornerstone in shaping the world of SaaS. This combination allows you to provide your customers with new payment services built right into the platform they know and love with ease. SaaS success today is about more than just addressing your customers current needs.

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Merchant Services Payment Services SaaS Payments Payments 130

User Pilot

APRIL 30, 2024

There are many SaaS products , but knowing that, how do you choose the best? This article will look at the most successful SaaS companies, so you can decide if you want to invest in them for your business. TL;DR A SaaS product delivers software remotely, reducing the need for local installation, maintenance, and updates.

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SaaS Payments Payment Methods Payment Services Payment Solutions 104

Natalia Luneva

JUNE 2, 2021

I interviewed 10 SaaS companies asking them: Why they use event marketing in their strategy; . 10 SaaS online event marketing examples. It doesn’t matter what niche your SaaS company is in. Virtual summits can work even in a complex industry such as compliance and regulations. . #1 During the event we .

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Scale SaaS compliance Education 105

CloudGeometry

MARCH 22, 2022

When developing a SaaS product plan, it’s important to recognize two foundational principles. First, SaaS is a business strategy, not a technology strategy. Second, there is no one-size-fits-all SaaS architecture (the second principle is a corollary of the first).

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DevOps as a Service Software Delivery Well Architected Framework AWS 130

Frontegg

JULY 22, 2021

Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) applications are reaching 100% adoption as the world gravitates towards working from home and digitized online services. But this space is metamorphosing with the rise of SaaS self-service, the new standard in software development. Take a look at successful SaaS offerings like Datadog, Logz.io, and Figma.

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Technical Review Payment Features Scale SaaS 97

FastSpring

NOVEMBER 22, 2022

Since 2020, growth in the SaaS market has increased dramatically and is expected to grow over 27% a year. Three key trends driving this growth include: . Subscription model innovation: Customizable subscription models make it easier for SaaS companies to optimize their pricing and billing. New Embedded Checkout.

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Merchant Services Payments SaaS Payments Payment Solutions 78

Blulogix

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

It involves a strategic approach to understanding, projection , and optimizing revenue streams while maintaining compliance with financial standards. Revenue projection should be dynamic, continuously updated as market conditions and customer trends evolve.

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Revenue Management Underperforming Technical Team compliance 52

User Pilot

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

In SaaS, this includes mostly online interactions , for example, on the website, in web and mobile apps, or via social media platforms. Privacy and security – protecting customer data and ensuring compliance with data privacy regulations, such as GDPR or CCPA, is a significant challenge. Impressive, right?

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SaaS Social Media Data Onboarding 105