Fri.Jan 03, 2025

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SaaS vendor management 101

BetterCloud

SaaS has revolutionized how we work, but let’s be honest, managing all those subscriptions can feel like juggling flaming torches. You’re dealing with contracts, security concerns, and costs that seem to spiral out of control. This blog is your guide to conquering SaaS chaos. We’ll cut through the jargon and provide practical advice on everything from discovering and onboarding new vendors to optimizing costs and ensuring security.

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What Really Works When Hiring VPs and Executive Teams with HubSpot Co-Founder and Chairman Brian Halligan and SaaStr CEO and Founder Jason Lemkin

SaaStr

The success rate for executive hires at high-growth SaaS companies can be surprisingly low – you’re often lucky if 50-60% of your management team works out long-term. In a recent conversation between HubSpot Chairman and co-founder Brian Halligan and SaaStr Founder and CEO Jason Lemkin, they shared their advice on what actually works when hiring VPs and building your SaaS executive team.

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Preparing for Regulatory Changes in Subscription Management

Blulogix

By Inga Broerman Preparing for Regulatory Changes in Subscription Management The subscription economy is thriving, with businesses worldwide adopting models that offer flexibility, scalability, and recurring revenue streams. However, as the industry grows, so does regulatory scrutiny. Increasingly stringent data privacy laws and consumer protection regulations are shaping the way companies handle subscription management and billing.

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The Real Question for Outcome-Based Pricing Is If It Will Stick

SaaStr

One of the hottest topics in AI for B2B is around outcome-based pricing. I worry its the cart driving the horse. What do I mean? Simply that outcome based pricing may be exciting to VCs who think it unlocks more TAM and budget, and it may seem exciting to founders and execs who think it will help them grow deal size. But at the end of the day, 99% of us have to use proven, organic price points.

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State of AI in Sales & Marketing 2025

AI adoption is reshaping sales and marketing. But is it delivering real results? We surveyed 1,000+ GTM professionals to find out. The data is clear: AI users report 47% higher productivity and an average of 12 hours saved per week. But leaders say mainstream AI tools still fall short on accuracy and business impact. Download the full report today to see how AI is being used — and where go-to-market professionals think there are gaps and opportunities.

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The ultimate guide to ecommerce A/B testing: Expert tips, tools and examples

Unbounce

/ A/B Testing The ultimate guide to ecommerce A/B testing: Expert tips, tools and examples By Josh Gallant. Updated on January 3, 2025. 14 min read Ever found yourself clicking on a promising ad only to be met with a landing page that just didnt live up to the hype? Its like being excited for a movie and ending up in a theater with a screen thats too small and sound thats out of sync.

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Microsoft Access vs. Salesforce CPQ: Which Is Better for Small Businesses?

SaaS Metrics

Salesforce CPQ vs. Microsoft Access: Discover which tool truly propels small business sales efficiency and why the choice might surprise you. The post Microsoft Access vs. Salesforce CPQ: Which Is Better for Small Businesses? first appeared on SaaS Metrics.

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Dear SaaStr: Which SaaS Products Offer ONLY Annual Pricing?

SaaStr

Dear SaaStr: Which SaaS Products Offer ONLY Annual Pricing? Many of the companies Ive invested in only offer annual pricing. The common denominator is: they are products that require some real business process change to achieve the value from the product. and that sell mainly larger deals ($50k ACV and up). If your product can be used successfully in 5 minutes, without any need for business process change, a freemium / free trial model works well.

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Why Is ERP Configuration Critical for Business Success?

SaaS Metrics

Learn how ERP configuration can revolutionize your business operations and unlock hidden potentials, leaving you eager to explore its full impact. The post Why Is ERP Configuration Critical for Business Success? first appeared on SaaS Metrics.

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The Role of APIs in Modern Payment Solutions

USIO

Delivering seamless, secure, and efficient payment experiences is no longer optional—it’s a necessity. At the heart of these capabilities lies a powerful yet often overlooked tool: Application Programming Interfaces, or APIs. APIs act as the connective tissue of modern payment ecosystems, enabling businesses to meet customer expectations for speed, flexibility, and security.

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5 Ways to Improve Revenue from Integrated Payments

Speaker: Pete Uselman, Director of Partner Experience at Wind River Payments

Most integrated payments providers share a percent of the payment revenue with their software partners. But, oftentimes, that revenue share is only a fraction of the true income potential software providers can realize. If you want to maximize income opportunities from your payments program, check out Wind River Payments’ webinar-on-demand.

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Clouded Judgement 1.3.25 - Domain Specific Models

Clouded Judgement

Every week I’ll provide updates on the latest trends in cloud software companies. Follow along to stay up to date! Subscribe now The Rise of Domain-Specific Models in 2025 It’s prediction season! Here’s mine: 2025 is shaping up to be the year that domain-specific AI models take center stage. While 2024 celebrated the triumph of generalized models OpenAI, Anthropic, Meta and others trained on vast public datasets, this year’s breakthroughs are emerging from a different sou

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