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Can a Sales Team Ever Catch Up For a Slow Year in Q4?

SaaStr

So if you’ve been around startups for a while, and especially sat on any boards, you’ll see a VP of Sales answer a slow Q1 and even Q2 with this: “We’ll make up for it in Q4.” And many variations thereof. In fact, in so many sales plans, you often see Q4 bookings at 2x-3x or more Q1! Even when growth overall is slow.

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Credit Card Surcharges: What Are They, and How Do They Work?

Stax

Credit card surcharges are increasingly becoming a fact of life. Industry data shows that 9 out of 10 credit card users say they don’t want to pay surcharges but do it anyway. This is good news because it means you won’t have to inflate your base prices to cover payment processing fees. That said, you can’t just decide and impose credit card surcharges overnight.

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SaaStr Comes to JAPAN November 20 for the All Star SaaS Conference!

SaaStr

The 9th All Star SaaS Conference is November 20 in Tokyo and we’ve been meaning to go for a while. The stars aligned this year and I’ll be there speaking, including an AMA, along with several other top SaaStr speakers: Rob Bernshteyn, CEO of Coupa, and now GP at Iconiq Capital Claire Hughes Johnson, former COO of Stripe Jay Simons, former President of Atlassian, now GP at Bond Capital All 3 are some of the top all-time SaaStr speakers and we’re so excited to catch up with them

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The Best SEO and Digital Marketing Podcasts in 2024

The Moz Blog

Looking for a way to stay connected to the voices and perspectives in digital marketing? Do you learn from hearing and observing but don't get that experience when working from home? We've got you covered. Check out our curated list of top digital marketing podcasts. These shows go beyond tactics and trends, offering a window into the lives and experiences of SEO professionals.

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An Omnichannel Payment Solution––Without the Complexity

Simplify omnichannel payments with a solution that unifies every channel through your platform. By integrating front-end systems like online, mobile, and in-store payments with robust back-end infrastructure, you can deliver a seamless payments experience without the need for heavy engineering. Omnitoken technology enhances security by tokenizing card transactions for reuse, enabling merchants to drive cross-selling opportunities.

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The 28 Best Marketing Resources for Social Media

Buffer Resources

Social media changes more rapidly than the weather in the mountains. There’s a new feature, a unique best practice, or even a new social media site just around the corner. Things change in the blink of an eye. I’ve collated a list of 28 social media marketing resources to help you stay up to date — or even ahead of the curve — at all times.

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Come to My Session at SaaS Metrics Palooza: The Impact of AI on SaaS Metrics

Kellblog

While I was unable to make SaaStr Annual this year, I am pleased to announce that I will back at SaaS Metrics Palooza , an entirely virtual conference (where I don’t need to walk on my recovering knee) focused entirely on SaaS metrics, and hosted by my SaaS Talk co-host Ray Rike. I’m speaking this year on The Impact of AI on SaaS Metrics at 9:00 AM Pacific on 10/8/24.

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5 Steps for Creating a Customer Winback Campaign

Groove HQ

Mark Cuban’s takeover of the Dallas Mavericks is one of the best examples of a successful winback campaign. The team was in dire straits, and Cuban understood that winning back customers was crucial to the team’s revival. So he took a bold, personal approach, setting up his desk in the sales office and directly calling […] The post 5 Steps for Creating a Customer Winback Campaign appeared first on Groove Blog.

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Four Essential and Emerging Payment Features: Why Flexible Solutions Improve Your User Experience

Infinicept

How many times have you heard “it’s on our roadmap” when you’ve asked your payment provider about new tech or a feature you’re looking for? Many vertical SaaS companies are looking for a simplified payment experience. You sign up with a provider and they take care of the rest, enabling the standard options they’ve packaged up using their own tech and services from other specialized companies.

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Accrued Income as a Current Asset: Understanding Revenue Accrual

Chargebee

Introduction to the concept of accrued income and its significance Accrued income is a fundamental concept in accounting that represents revenue earned but not yet received. This concept is crucial for businesses operating on an accrual basis, as it ensures income is recognized in the period it is earned, rather than when payment is received.

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How Clinic Sense Reduced Churn and Unlocked More Revenue

ClinicSense is a SaaS platform that supports over 7,000 massage therapists who use it for appointment management, payments, scheduling, marketing activities and more. Despite having a relatively low payment failure rate, the company discovered that the failures disrupted the customer experience. This often led to churn as customers decided to cancel or abandon their account, preventing ClinicSense from realizing the full lifetime value (LTV) of its users.

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What Is Monthly Recurring Revenue (Mrr) | How to Calculate It?

SaaS Metrics

Begin understanding Monthly Recurring Revenue (MRR) and how to accurately calculate it for better financial forecasting and business growth. Discover more inside. The post What Is Monthly Recurring Revenue (Mrr) | How to Calculate It? first appeared on SaaS Metrics.

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Software renewals: The smart checklist every business needs

BetterCloud

Every IT professional knows the feeling: the looming deadline of the fiscal year, and the inevitable question of software renewal. Just like a well-worn car that needs a tune-up, your software systems need regular updates to keep chugging along. But these days, software renewal isn’t just about maintenance; it’s a strategic decision that can make or break your organization’s digital performance.

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Understanding the Basics of Website Hosting for Beginners

SaaS Metrics

Access the essential insights on website hosting for beginners and discover the key factors that could shape your online success. The post Understanding the Basics of Website Hosting for Beginners first appeared on SaaS Metrics.

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Scytale Named Leader in G2’s 2024 Fall Reports 

Scytale

As the leaves start falling, we’re thrilled to announce that Scytale has been awarded multiple G2 badges for fall 2024, solidifying our place as a leader in the compliance and security space. New York, NY, September 26, 2024 Scytale Maintains Leader Status in Several Categories This season, Scytale has maintained its Leader badge in Governance, Risk, and Compliance , earned Leader status in the Security Compliance category (EMEA, small business), and secured the #1 spot as Security Compliance Le

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Usage-Based Monetization Musts: A Roadmap for Sustainable Revenue Growth

Speaker: David Warren and Kevin O’Neill Stoll

Transitioning to a usage-based business model offers powerful growth opportunities but comes with unique challenges. How do you validate strategies, reduce risks, and ensure alignment with customer value? Join us for a deep dive into designing effective pilots that test the waters and drive success in usage-based revenue. Discover how to develop a pilot that captures real customer feedback, aligns internal teams with usage metrics, and rethinks sales incentives to prioritize lasting customer eng

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How to Find the Best Cloud Hosting for Your Business

SaaS Metrics

Prioritize your business needs and uncover essential factors to consider for finding the perfect cloud hosting solution—what will make the biggest impact? The post How to Find the Best Cloud Hosting for Your Business first appeared on SaaS Metrics.

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Revenue Operations 101 for SaaS Companies

Chart Mogul

Revenue operations isn’t a magic wand, even though many present it that way. It’s a set of deliberate, strategic actions designed to improve your internal processes and drive revenue growth—no magic, just solid revenue operations management. And that’s the best part. You get stable, predictable results without any gimmicks. But when’s the right time to … Revenue operations isn’t a magic wand, even though many present it that way.

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Chargebee Tops the Charts: Leading 39 Subscription Categories in G2’s Fall 2024 Report

Chargebee

We are proud to share that Chargebee has secured the #1 spot in 39 subscription categories and earned 57 badges in G2’s Fall 2024 reports.